November 8,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Finnish paint and lacquer manufacturer Tikkurila has announced its Color of the Year for 2018, taking a step toward the earthy color scheme favored in Europe. The jury of experts chosen by Tikkurila, voted N405 Terracotta, a bold orange shade that resembles the color of red clay and brings much-needed warmth to conventional light interiors.
November 8,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
GreenCE Inc., a leading provider of AIA continuing education and LEED courses for design professionals has released an education course to teach architects, interior designers, and specifiers about Health Product Declarations (HPDs).
November 8,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Store Openings
Privately held furniture retailer Boston Interiors opened its first New Hampshire location last week, and the official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for today.
November 8,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Leading e-commerce innovator The Grommet will be honored with the Design Influencer of the Year award at the 2018 Housewares Design Awards during the January Las Vegas Market.
November 6,
2017 by Jane Chero in Economic News, Industry
Furniture and bedding sales were up 4.11 percent in the third quarter to $25.42 billion, according to the proprietary industry sales model developed by Impact Consulting, parent company of Home Furnishings Business.
November 6,
2017 by Jane Chero in Executive Changes, Industry
High-end furniture producer Theodore Alexander has named Doris Phua as its new CEO.
November 6,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry, Legal
The American Home Furnishings Alliance has thrown its support behind a bill in the U.S. House that would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to adopt California’s upholstery flammability standard as the federal flammability standard.