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From Home Furnishing Business
September 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market 
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced that 54 of its High Point Market exhibitors are finalists for Fall 2020 Market Snapshot. Voting for the final three People Choice’s winners – furniture (upholstery), furniture (case goods) and home décor – is now open through Oct. 9 at https://form.jotform.com/americasmart/high-point-market-snapshot and daily on the DesignOnHPMkt Instagram page. The winners will be announced on Oct. 13, opening day of High Point Market.
September 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
After receiving the largest number of entries in over a decade, the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has announced finalists for the prestigious Pinnacle Awards.
September 25,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization has announced its third annual Text-to-Give campaign raised nearly $7,000 for A Sister’s Gift Women’s Center (ASG), the first stand-alone HIV/AIDS agency in Dallas serving women (aged 13+) and their families impacted by HIV/AIDS with counseling, peer support programs, food assistance and transportation.
September 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Rooted in nature, Urbane Bronze SW 7048 (245-C7) is Sherwin-Williams pick for the 2021 Color of the Year. As a pure, minimalistic expression of nature, Urbane Bronze effortlessly conveys a feeling of warmth and welcome. A refreshing alternative and complement to gray, the hue combines beautifully with pale woods, rich leathers, metals and understated natural stone tones.
September 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has partnered with One Room Challenge to present the first-ever virtual edition of the popular six-week design event. Kicking off Oct. 7, One Room Challenge – High Point Market Edition will exclusively showcase products from High Point Market exhibitors.
September 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW) has partnered with leading Italian leather upholstery furniture brand Di Giò for leather sofas. The announcement was made by Giovanni Sforza, General Manager and Stylist of Matera, Italy-based Di Giò. The kathy ireland Home by Di Giò and Kathleen Marie Italia by Di Giò made their debut last week at the High Point Pre-Market.
September 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
While High Point Market will be a bit different this fall with extended dates, attendees organized by region and the requirement of masks, Universal Furniture will deliver educational events to its visitors, both in-person and virtually. The events will run Saturday, Oct. 17, through Tuesday, Oct. 20.