July 12,
2017 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
The International Casual Furnishings Association has announced the endowment of the Richard Frinier Design Scholarship to inspire students in the creation of outdoor living spaces for residential, contract and hospitality environments.
July 12,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Display, Industry, Special Events
In conjunction with IMC’s First Look trend-spotting program, lifestyle home furnishings company New Pacific Direct (NPD), will showcase two of its latest collections in a series of four themed vignettes at the Grand Plaza, in front of the World Market Center during the Las Vegas Market, July 30-Aug. 3.
July 12,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Full line supplier Emerald Home Furnishing, has announced its semi-annual open house in Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 9-10.
July 12,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Web Retail
Ashley Furniture has begun an expansion of its facility in Leesport, Pa., breaking ground this week on a 465,000 square-foot e-commerce fulfillment and distribution center.
July 12,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Bedding producer Symbol Mattress has appointed Nicole Slinger to the newly created position of vice president of specialty products.
July 12,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Bunakara, a Portuguese resource for high-end home furnishings and textiles, is making a major push into social and digital media with the appointment of Valerie Dierker as its new social media manager.