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October 21,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
In 2008 interior design professionals Gail Doby and Erin Weir launched a new business as the country was sliding into the Great Recession. The goal was to help others achieve their business and personal goals. That risky move proved fortuitous as literally thousands of designers across the country and beyond found support and success through the live and online offerings of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting.
October 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The 128th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), paired with its second virtual showcase, paired with its second virtual showcase, kicked off on Oct. 15 and runs through Oct. 24. 26,000 exhibitors from 50 exhibition sections have brought more than 2.358 million products across 16 categories to the 10-day event, of which 691,500 products are making their debuts.
October 14,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Arhaus, the family-owned and operated home furnishings retailer with more than 70 locations across the country, introduces Arhaus Studio. The first-of-its-kind concept store will open in Carmel, CA on October 9, marking the retailer's new strategy and approach to bringing Arhaus into the heart of luxury communities.
October 14,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Advancing the textile industries through the promotion of education, networking and collaboration year-round, the International Textile Alliance is launching a major, dual-city initative to connect wholesale fabric, leather, and trim suppliers with buyers during its bi-annual Showtime Textiles show in November.
October 14,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has announced the nominees for the 2020 WOW Awards. Due to the pandemic and uncertainty about safe gatherings, the board of directors has postponed the gala celebrating the WOW Awards until Friday, April 16, 2021. Finalists and recipients will be celebrated during a small gathering. The 2021 WOW Awards gala will return to celebrate 2020 and 2021 recipients Friday, October 16, 2021.
October 14,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
National retailer and maker of artisan-quality lighting, furniture and accessories Kingshaven has opened a new showroom at the trade-focused Decoration & Design Building (DDB) in New York City. The KingsHaven showroom opened to design professionals with a wide range of ready-to-ship light fixtures and custom lighting options through the company’s Customization Workroom concept.
October 14,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
IMC’s Market Snapshot program has recognized Ti Amo Sierra Tee Pee Bed and Trundle by Bivona & Co.; Revive Performance Velvet Sofa by Modway and Great Sea Turtle by Paragon as its People’s Choice winners.