Foundation Awards 2nd Grant to CVCC Furniture Academy

December 15, 2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry

The Furniture Foundation, a research and education fund administered by the American Home Furnishings Alliance, has awarded a second 2017 grant to support the Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy in Hickory, N.C.

Pier 1 Q3 Sales, Earnings Fall; Retailer Cuts Full-Year Profit Estimate

December 14, 2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry

Home furnishings and décor retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) said sales slipped 1.4% to $469.2 million in the fiscal third quarter, but earnings fell by more than 45% due to heavier-than-normal promotions and the effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Sandow Acquires 50% Ownership in Galerie Magazine

December 13, 2017 by Jane Chero in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry

Adam Sandow, chairman and CEO of Sandow – a leader in design and luxury content and services - has announced his company’s 50% ownership in Galerie magazine and his equal partnership with founders James and Lisa Cohen.

HGTV’s Cortney and Robert Novogratz Open Pop-up Shop In NYC

December 13, 2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry

Cortney and Robert Novogratz, the husband-and-wife design team renowned for designing unique properties and bringing style to entire city blocks, are making their return to Manhattan this holiday season with their first experiential guideshop, “Home for the Holidays.”

HPMA Calls for Submissions, Sponsorships for Design Bloggers Tour

December 13, 2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is partnering again with Esteem Media to develop a Design Bloggers Tour for the 2018 Spring Market and is now calling for submissions from bloggers and social media influencers interested in being considered for the tour.