June 3,
2020 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly 
Atlanta Market is ready to kick off the summer market season with new dates and a modified format that will allow retailers and designers to source needed new product during their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The 2020 summer market will be staged August 13-18, 2020 at AmericasMart Atlanta, with buying across its complete product collection alongside new enhanced safety protocols.
June 3,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Submissions are now being accepted for Las Vegas Market’s proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program, which will showcase design and color trends through two 30-minute, CEU-accredited webinars presented in advance of the Summer 2020 Market, Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2020. All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited to submit their best-selling or new introductions in furniture, gift and home décor products for consideration by Friday, June 12.
June 3,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Sonneman—A Way of Light, a pioneer in sophisticated, contemporary lighting, has expanded its leadership team with the promotion of two senior-level team members. Gray Sessoms, formerly director of sales at Sonneman, has been promoted to vice president of sales. Additionally, Matthew Sonneman has been promoted from director of sales and market development to vice president of business development.
June 3,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Marpi Resources, a resource for custom closets and home furnishings, has introduced its classic furniture collection at designer prices.
June 2,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Baby specialty retailer buybuyBaby has announced the launch of Design Squad, a resource for nursery design and inspiration, in partnership with its sister brand, Decorist, an online interior design company. Both companies are subsidiaries of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
May 27,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced that Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly “First Friday” programming continues online while the World Market Center Las Vegas’ campus is closed to the public due to COVID-19. The June webinar, taking place from 10 - 11 a.m. (PT) on Friday, June 5, features a discussion with industry expert Leslie Carothers, principal of Savour Partnership, on how to utilize digital channels to generate income.