October 28,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Business conditions for the interior design industry remained at its current, unchanged levels for September as the Interior Design Billings Index (IDBI) recorded a score of 52.2, according to the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
October 28,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Good news for all the young explorers out there: Crate and Kids' new collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute, a global conservation organization dedicated to improving the lives of people, animals and the environment, brings nature-inspired furniture, decor and textiles to the home as Dr. Goodall celebrates 60 years of research and discovery.
October 28,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
NeoCon, the leading event for the commercial interiors industry, is moving dates for the 2021 edition from June 14-16 to October 4-6, 2021. After ongoing discussions with key industry constituencies, as well as careful consideration of CDC forecasts and other reporting, it was determined that the change to fall dates for 2021 would be more favorable for a safe and successful in-person show.
October 28,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The 10-day 128th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) concluded on its digital platform, welcoming buyers from 226 countries and regions.
October 27,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Casegoods and upholstery resource Abbyson continues its investment in technologies to enhance the smart home experience, introducing motion furniture battery packs and new color options for the trademarked iTable mini.
October 21,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Supermodel-turned-lifestyle designer kathy ireland has partnered with Luminance Brands to lend her talent, brand expertise and loyal customer base to support Luminance’s Emerson ceiling fan collection, which will be entirely re-branded kathy ireland Home by Luminance Brands.
October 21,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Southern California-based Jamie Young Company, created by design duo and owners, Jamie Young Jeter and David Jeter, recently introduced a must-see summer collection, along with a newly improved website, logo, and tagline, “A home well-traveled”.