February 21,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The eighth annual Sherwin-Williams Student Design Challenge is continuing to accept submissions for residential and commercial projects through March 15. The competition celebrates emerging talent and gives students a chance to be nationally recognized for their work with cash prizes up to $2,500, including $1,000 for their design school.
February 14,
2018 by Jane Chero in Acquisition, Designer Weekly, Industry
Sotheby’s (NYSE: BID) has announced the acquisition of interior design online marketplace Viyet to strengthen their position in the market for vintage and antique furniture, and decorative objects and accessories.
February 14,
2018 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Store Openings
Brooklyn-based West Elm has announced it will open its second Toronto store on Thursday, Feb.15, in the Yonge-Eglington neighborhood.
February 14,
2018 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
Interior Marketing Group (IMG), the largest luxury design and marketing firm in the New York City area, announced its furniture donation to Housing Works, a nonprofit organization and healing community providing lifesaving services to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and homelessness.
February 14,
2018 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Obituaries
Kathi Cunningham, a founding member of the WithIt organization and longtime furniture industry sales executive, passed away Feb. 6 from complications resulting from the flu.
February 7,
2018 by Jane Chero in Acquisition, Designer Weekly, Industry
Home remodeling and design platform Houzz has announced the acquisition of IvyMark, a startup that has built a business management tool and engaged community for interior designers and other home design companies.
February 7,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
NY NOW, the Market for Home, LIfestyle + Gift announced the winners of the Best New Product awards Tuesday, choosing one winner from each of the ten sections within the Home, Lifestyle and Handmade Collections currently on display at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.