April 7,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
HGTV, a member of the Discovery, Inc. family of brands, has unveiled the newly built, fully furnished HGTV Smart Home 2021 in Naples, Fla. The winner of the home will receive the brand new, fully furnished and technologically advanced home, a 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet and $100,000 from LendingTree, a prize package valued at over $1.1 million.
April 7,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has named PerLora Furniture Design, based in Pittsburgh, Pa., as its 2020 Retailer of the Year in the category of retail stores with less than 50 employees.
March 31,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
AmericasMart Atlanta, a leading wholesale marketplace that spans the décor and design spectrum, has announced its plans to welcome designers and retailers for three in-person buying events this spring: Market Wednesdays on April 7 and June 2 and the Spring Cash & Carry market, May 4-6, 2021.
March 31,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
CB2, part of Crate and Barrel Holdings, has secured exclusive rights to produce the timeless designs of American Modern Designer Paul McCobb.
March 31,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Interior Design Society (IDS) has opened registration for its 2021 National Conference. The conference will be held virtually this year, with a strong speaker lineup that rivals all past events. The dates of the multi- day conference are May 5-7, 2021.
March 31,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
On March 26, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) issued an updated statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
March 31,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Strand Equity, a leading growth equity firm investing in the next generation of iconic consumer brands, is joining forces with Studio McGee, one of the premier innovators in the interior design industry.