January 20,
2021 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The Interior Design Society (IDS) and Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) have once again collaborated for the Sustainable Design Designer of the Year Award. After working together for several years, IDS and SFC are expanding on their partnership to include other initiatives to educate the home furnishings industry on how to use and feature sustainable products in their businesses.
January 20,
2021 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Upholstery and casegoods producer Sherrill Furniture has introduced the Your Home, Your Office collection, which includes over 100 made in the USA products from seven of their designer brands. The initiative answers the call for the demand for high-quality, stylish home office furniture with quick ship options, for interior designers and retailers alike.
January 20,
2021 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Delos, U.S. manufacturer and importer of custom hospitality and residential area rugs, has announced the launch of its Shiny Objects Collection.
January 19,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has moved its Class of 2020 Induction Celebration, traditionally held during the October High Point Market, to Sunday, June 6 at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons.
January 13,
2021 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Jaipur Living has introduced Jaipur Wunderkammer, a bold new collection of handcrafted rugs designed by Italian Designer Matteo Cibic.
January 13,
2021 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Bienenstock Furniture Library has announced updates to its board of directors effective this month. Among its ongoing initiatives as a furniture and design industry resource, the board will serve to support the library’s inaugural Student Design Summit this fall.
January 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has renewed the Richard Frinier Design Scholarship program initiated four years ago, following cancellation in 2020 due to challenges of the pandemic. At the same time, the renowned designer and his wife and business partner, Catherine, have increased the scholarship award to $2,500.