December 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The Austrian based Sattler AG, known as the leading European performance textile manufacturer of solution-dyed acrylic fabric, especially for outdoor use, acquired USA outdoor fabric manufacturer Outdura from Shuford Mills in 2010. This purchase included the historic Hudson Cotton Mill, circa 1904, which was Shuford Mill’s production operation and distribution center in Hudson, NC, and the building remains as Outdura’s U.S. headquarters and textile production center. The 180,000 sq. ft. mill is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
December 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Cambria Style, the design and lifestyle publication created by natural quartz surfaces brand Cambria, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with their Winter 2021 issue. Cambria, a leading producer of American-made natural quartz surfaces, created the magazine to inspire consumers and includes visually striking features on style and design, exclusive project reveals and home tours, product round ups, food and beverage recipes, profiles on creative influencers, and more.
December 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Design Influencers Conference in conjunction with Esteem Media have announced a new series of free digital events. Design Influencers Connect will take place in March, April, and May 2021.
December 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named the recipients of the 2020 WOW Awards.
December 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Tupelo Furniture Market has announced the cancellation of its January 2021 Furniture Market due to ongoing challenges and government restriction and economic difficulties stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
December 17,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
The committee for High Point’s First Tuesday has announced the additional dates of March 2 – 4 to its schedule. Originally supporting the High Point Pre-Market scheduled dates, this new additional date is in response to the reschedule of all announced market changes.
December 16,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority has announced the Spring 2021 Market, originally scheduled for April 17 – 21, will now be held from June 5 – 9.