August 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Casual Market Atlanta returns September 16–19, 2025, bringing more than 120 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits across seven floors at AmericasMart Atlanta. Continuing the strong momentum of the Summer market, the Fall market expands opportunities for outdoor and casual furnishings buyers to source, connect and celebrate the industry.
August 10,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Valspar, a paint and coatings company and ultimate resource for DIYers and contractors, announces Warm Eucalyptus 8004-28F as its 2026 Color of the Year. Naturally restorative and serene, Warm Eucalyptus reflects a collective desire for calm, grounding design that adapts to the ever-changing pace of life across residential and commercial design.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Science in Design® is delighted to announce that acclaimed wellness and design expert Jennifer Walsh will deliver the keynote address at When Design Heals: How Interior Design Shapes Health, taking place on October 24th at Congdon Yards during the October High Point Market.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces the Saturday night headliner for Center Stage at Fall Market, just as the official organizer of the world’s largest biannual home furnishings trade show opens online registration for its upcoming event, Oct 25–29.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Hooker Furnishings today announces the global launch of the Margaritaville collection set to debut at the October High Point Market. Inspired by the iconic lifestyle brand rooted in the music, escapism, and easygoing attitude of Jimmy Buffett, the new collection offers a fresh, elevated take on relaxed luxury. Developed through an exclusive licensing partnership, Margaritaville meets rising consumer demand for home furnishings that reflect a full lifestyle experience. The collection spans multiple Hooker Furnishings’ divisions, including Sunset West, Hooker Furniture, Hooker Upholstery, HF Custom, Bradington-Young, and H Contract.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
After the roaring success of their travel-inspired "Jet Set" collection, TilePix and Jonathan Adler drop the ultimate limited-edition golden capsule collection—available today August 4th through Labor Day only.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Digital Wave Technology, a leader in AI-native enterprise solutions for consumer industries, today announced the renewal of its partnership with Designs Direct Creative Group. The ongoing collaboration reflects Designs Direct’s continued investment in centralized, scalable technology to support product development, vendor coordination, and retailer collaboration.