August 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Home furnishings retailer Ikea has announced the lease of additional warehouse space in Lakeland, FL to serve as a Customer Distribution Center, supporting the Tampa, Orlando and Miami markets.
August 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Atlanta-based retailer Havertys (NYSE:HVT) has elected new board member G. Thomas Hough, who will also serve on the board’s audit committee.
August 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Upholstery resource Fairfield has shared its philanthropic ventures over the summer. In its commitment to support the local community, the company worked with Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, aided the renovation of Bethel Colony of Mercy’s new women’s campus, made donations to West Lenoir and Valmead Elementary Schools, and participated in Relay for Life events.
August 8,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Lexington Home Brands has partnered with interior designer Barclay Butera to design the great room in the 2018 Hampton Designer Showhouse presented by Traditional Home. In its 18th year, the Showhouse highlights work by more than 20 top interior designers from around the country.
August 8,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Architectural Digest recently published its list of the 50 most beautiful clubhouses in America – selecting one from each state – and naming the Snake River Sporting Club in Jackson Hole as its Wyoming pick.
August 8,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
The Educational Foundation of the International Furnishings and Design Association presented its 2018 DesignEDGE event on July 29th, at the Las Vegas Summer Market. With its theme "The New Edge of Possibilities," DesignEDGE assembled a host of design-industry pros for a morning keynote address and market preview, followed by an afternoon panel discussion, whose participants were led by Nick May, creator of The Chaise Lounge podcast, which regularly explores changing currents in the world of design.
August 8,
2018 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) has awarded its annual scholarship to Annina Fremgen, a rising star at Kendall College of Art and Design, for the second year in a row. A senior this Fall, Fremgen will receive $2,500 from the ASFD Foundation for Education.