September 22,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA recently launched a new program in Sweden that offers used IKEA products online and the idea is intended to be extended to other foreign outlets.
September 22,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture e-retailer Dot and Bo, has partnered with Affirm, Inc. to offer an online payment service onto its site.
September 22,
2016 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
As an active University of Florida (UF) “Gator” alumnus, City Furniture President Keith Koenig, was happy to donate all furnishings for the new Dasburg House, a 7,440-square-foot residence for the school’s president.
September 22,
2016 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Full-line lifestyle brand Abbyson Living, has recently become the main partner with Los Angeles-based A Sense of Home, an organization helping kids who age out of foster care, to make their home more than just a place to sleep, instead making it a solid base for their life by filling it with donated furnishings and a sense of permanence.
September 21,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Obituaries

Charmian Carr, the actress who played the rebellious Liesl von Trapp, eldest daughter of a privileged Austrian clan of children living with their militaristic father, died Saturday, September 17 of complications from a rare form of dementia, according to a statement from her family. She was 73.
September 21,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Gail Doby, co-founder of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting will host ‘Breakthrough To Clarity’, a professional seminar and breakfast on Sunday, October 23rd at the String & Splinter Club during the Fall High Point Market.
September 21,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
This year, 11 companies saw multiple products make it to the finals for the Pinnacle Awards.