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From Home Furnishing Business
August 2,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
Retail powerhouse Ikea announced that its Midwest distribution center under construction in Joliet, IL, has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
August 2,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
E-commerce mattress retailer DreamCloud Sleep has entered the furniture space with the launch of its DreamCloud Tufted Headboard and Frame.
August 1,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, has unveiled an exclusive collaboration with Nashville-based interior designer, Sarah Bartholomew. A self-taught designer, Bartholomew uses historical references for her traditional spin on modern design, curating charming and harmonious interiors.
August 1,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Austin,Tx.-based Seasonal Living, a boutique resource for indoor/outdoor multifunctional furnishings and decorative accessories has launched a bi-monthly digital magazine called Seasonal Living, during the Summer Las Vegas Market.
August 1,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Luxury outdoor furniture brands Kannoa and Eddie Bauer Home Outdoor relocated its showroom within the Design Center at the Merchandise Mart (theMART). Introducing a larger, more interactive showroom, the space offers a wider selection of extensive product lines in an increased variety of finishes.
August 1,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has partnered with VisionSpring, a non-profit that provides vision services and affordable eyewear, to help fund full vision services for at least 20,000 workers in developing areas of India and the Philippines. 9,765 workers have already been assisted for the initiative which runs through 2018.
August 1,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
In a rare opportunity for retailers, landlords and real estate investors, a total of 123 Toys R Us and Babies R Us owned and ground-leased properties in 29 states will be auctioned on August 13 - 14 in Manhattan, provided that qualified bids exceed a certain threshold by the deadline of Aug. 7.