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August 16,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry 
Active workspace solutions provider Varidesk has partnered with Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea, through his non-profit foundation, to help renovate four schools and bring desks and school supplies to Puerto Rico.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA), in partnership with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), has set the schedule for its popular educational seminar series for Fall Market, Oct. 13- 17. The Design Viewpoints Series (DVS) will take place Oct. 13-15, at the High Point Theatre, next to the Transportation Terminal in downtown High Point.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
In an effort to answer a growing call for an international organization devoted to advancing, improving and supporting the practice of furniture design, the American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) has rebranded as the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD).
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Winners of the “Best New Product” Awards were announced at NY NOW’s summer market this week, recognizing the outstanding product offerings from exhibitors. Hundreds of exhibitors entered the awards with one winner chosen from each of the ten sections within the home, lifestyle, and handmade collections displayed in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Luxury performance textiles and accessories company Perennials Fabrics, has announced the debut of Perennials by Morris & Co., a new collection of solution-dyed acrylic fabrics featuring designs from William Morris, one of the most influential figures of the British Arts and Crafts Movement. Morri’s original company was founded in Britain in 1861 and became known for exquisite patterns and wood block prints.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Twenty-two students from eleven schools in six different states were awarded an all-expense paid trip to the WithIt annual professional conference held in Charleston, S.C. earlier this summer, thanks to a $20,000 grant from AHFA’s Furniture Foundation.
August 15,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
The National Retail Federation has upgraded its retail sales forecast for 2018 and said sales are now expected to grow more than previously predicted.