September 26,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
West Elm, the fast-growing Williams-Sonoma (WSM) brand, announced it is expanding into the hospitality industry and will open West Elm Hotels in five cities beginning in late 2018.
September 26,
2016 by Jane Chero in Financial Reports, Industry
Leather upholstery major Natuzzi (NTZ) said sales fell 7.7% in the quarter ended June 30, but the company slashed its net loss by more than 75%.
September 26,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Special Events
ART, the creative home furnishings network, and the Interior Design Society (IDS) will hold their first-ever joint conference in May, featuring programming and social events aimed at both membership segments.
September 26,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Carpets / Rugs, Industry, Product
Area rug and accessories supplier Nourison has added Sandy Bone and James McNally to its sales team and named Emma O’Keefe as art director.
September 23,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives and designers at a gala awards celebration at the Chicago Field Museum this week during Casual Market Chicago.
September 23,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Special Events
CEO of International Market Centers, Robert Maricich will serve as Keynote and co-host of the annual American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) Pinnacle Awards slated for October 24.
September 23,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Nigel Barker, internationally renowned celebrity fashion photographer and TV personality, has partnered with the Midwest’s largest furniture retailer, Art Van Furniture to develop living, dining and bedroom furniture collections.