August 24,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, has launched its first-ever Text-to-Give campaign in collaboration with Progressive Business Media (PBM), generating nearly $7,000 in contributions.
August 23,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Latex foam producer Talalay Global and mattress manufacturer Eclipse International have joined together to produce the Pure Talalay Bliss line of mattresses.
August 23,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry
Despite profits declining 2.3%, retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) said revenues jumped 6.1% to $1.28 billion in the second fiscal quarter. Overall, strong results from the first half of 2018 has caused the company to raise its full-year guidance.
August 23,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Textile leader Sunbrella has partnered with home furnishings brand Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams for a new co-branded collection, debuting in stores and marketing efforts this month.
August 23,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The National Sleep Foundation has announced its Sleep Show, a three-day expo to be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, March 8-10, 2019.
August 22,
2018 by Jane Chero in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
On the heels of the recent merger between IMC and AmericasMart Atlanta, International Market Centers (IMC) has signed an agreement to acquire the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC), a design facility that houses the Southeasts’ largest collection of residential, hospitality and commercial applications. The purchase should be completed by late September. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
August 22,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Wayfair has announced that its e-design platform, Design Services, is now available to shoppers on Wayfair.com. Available on desktop and mobile devices, Design Services connects interior designers with Wayfair customers who are looking for a convenient and affordable design solution as they shop for their homes.