February 22,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly 
Barbour Spangle Design, an award-winning firm based in High Point, has received the HUB certification from the state of North Carolina. The firm is co-owned by Christi Barbour and Christi Spangle.
February 22,
2017 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
The WithIt board of directors has announced a new scholarship initiative to help women in the home and furnishings industry further their education and advance their businesses.
February 22,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Marc-Michaels Interior Design has received the prestigious honor of being included in Interior Design Magazine's 2017 "Top 100 Giants" for the 18th year in a row. Marc-Michaels was also named the 2nd largest U.S. interior design firm in Interior Design Magazine's "Top Residential Giants."
February 22,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly
Art Van Furniture the Midwest's largest furniture retailer has announced that its luxury commercial division at Scott Shuptrine Interiors achieved significant growth under the leadership of Wendy Silverman, signing Detroit’s Caucus Club, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Pine Lake Tennis Club, St. John’s Providence Hospital and Jimmy John’s Field to its growing list of clients.
February 22,
2017 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
Be Original, the non-profit committed to informing, educating and influencing manufacturers, design professionals and individuals is once again offering a summer design fellowship scheduled for June 12 – Aug. 1 and is still accepting applications until Feb. 28.
February 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB) said sales edged up 1.6% to $390 million in the quarter ended Jan. 28, but profits jumped more than 6% due largely to improved operating margins in its wholesale upholstery business.
February 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Atlanta-based retailer Havertys (NYSE: HVT) ended 2016 on a high note, recording a 19.2% jump in fourth-quarter net income on 2.2% sales increase.