November 6,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
H Contract, a supplier of contract-grade upholstered seating and case goods will expand into the hospitality sector as the company makes its debut at the Boutique Design New York (BDNY) trade fair, Nov. 10 – 11 at the Jacob. K. Javits Center in New York.
November 6,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The world’s largest permanent showcase of seasonal and faux botanical merchandise expands in January 2020 with two new showroom debuts and five major expansions and relocations set to open for The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market, Jan. 14-21, 2020. These gains, together with 11 renewals, represent nearly 80,000 square feet of updates for the Seasonal/Gift category.
November 6,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
A.R.T. Furniture, a Markor company that designs and manufactures whole-home collections in case goods, upholstery and outdoor, has named Jeff Young as its new CEO, replacing Jeff Cook who has stepped down for personal reasons.
November 6,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Kevin O’Connor, former president and CEO of Samson Marketing/ Samson Holding, has received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the American Home Furnishings Alliance, the organization’s highest honor.
November 6,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) has announced the appointment of Robert Riesbeck as CEO and director, effective Nov. 5.
November 6,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Thirty-two new, expanding, relocating and renewing home décor resources are confirmed for the upcoming Las Vegas Winter Market, running Jan. 26 – Jan. 30, 2020.
November 5,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Boxed mattress brand BedInABox has announced its updated range of mattresses, and a redesigned direct-to-consumer website to drive sales.