July 19,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Product
Italian fashion house Gucci, under the creative leadership of Alessandro Michele, announced the launch of Gucci Décor a collection of furniture and decorative pieces featuring the house’s design motifs, patterns and codes.
July 19,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Retail Technology
Genie Design has released a new augmented reality-based mobile platform that enables users to visualize home design products from multiple sources in their homes.
July 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Gallery Furniture owner Jim McIngvale, a long-time supporter of professional and amateur sports in the Houston area, has expressed interest in buying the NBA’s Houston Rockets, according to several media reports.
July 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
A double-digit decline in multi-family housing construction dragged down new home construction numbers in 2016, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
July 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry

Mississippi State University said its Franklin Furniture Institute isn’t being closed after all, but is being reorganized and will continue to contribute research and drive innovation for the state’s furniture industry.
July 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Donny Osmond, the entertainer and former teen heartthrob who has several licensing deals with furniture and home products companies, will serve as a live auctioneer at the 7th annual “Up on the Roof” fundraiser benefiting Gift For Life on Monday, July 31 at the Las Vegas Market.
July 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events

Full-line lifestyle brand Abbyson is hosting a pair of seminars in its showroom at the upcoming Las Vegas Market aimed at updating retailers and interior designers on the latest trends in home design and technology.