Crystorama Lighting Receives Award for Social Media Initiative

July 13, 2016 by in Designer Weekly, Industry, Internet, Social Media

Crystorama Lighting’s “Complete the Look” social media campaign has won an Award of Distinction in the 2016 Communicator Awards competition.

WithIt Hosts Event to Help Build Social Media Brands

July 13, 2016 by in Designer Weekly, Industry, Internet

The WithIt Organization (Women’s Leadership Development Network) is hosting an event sponsored by Somerton Dwelling called Building Your Social Media Brand.

Ikea Extends Recall in China Amid Criticism

July 13, 2016 by in Business Strategy, Industry

Bowing to two weeks of rising public pressure in China, the Swedish furniture maker Ikea said Tuesday that it would extend its recent recall to a country where so far it has enjoyed a strong reputation.

Synchrony and Ashley Extend Multi-Year Extension to Finance Program Agreement

July 13, 2016 by in Business Strategy, Industry

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF), a premier consumer financial services company with 80 years of retail heritage, and Ashley HomeStores, Ltd., the number one selling U.S. home furnishings company, announced a multi-year extension of its consumer financing program agreement, which began in 2011.

Bill Bradley Named Merchandising Director for Furniture First

July 13, 2016 by in Executive Changes, Industry

Bill Bradley Furniture First has hired Bill Bradley as its merchandising director.

Pride To Launch Rebranding and Marketing Campaign

July 13, 2016 by in Business Strategy, Industry

During the upcoming Casual Preview Market, Pride Family Brands will launch its corporate-wide rebranding as Castelle.

HFA Launches New Website and Online Member Center

July 13, 2016 by in Advertising, Business Strategy, Industry

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) recently launched a redesign of its website (www.myhfa.org) and unveiled a new member center (mx.nahfa.org) to better meet the needs of its members and the industry.