March 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, announced that Doug Cofiell, CEO of Ivystone, will be honored with its 2025 Industry Achievement Award on June 18, in Dallas, TX. Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award, which has been presented at Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ Retailer Excellence Awards (REA) since 2009, recognizes overall excellence and contribution to the gift and home industry – whether as a thought leader, standard-bearer or overall industry influencer.
March 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Women are at the forefront of innovation at IKEA, shaping the future of technology and redefining what’s possible. As we reflect on International Women’s Day, we continue to celebrate the diversity that drives progress, especially in STEM, where women are leading key teams, such as the Global AI Department & Lab.
March 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
On February 13, Dash Square Homes LLP (Dash Square) celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of its new 8,000 sq. ft. showroom located at 185 Avinashi Road TNHB, Madhusudhan Layout, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
March 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Hooker Furnishings is bringing an exciting lineup of expert-led discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities to the Spring 2025 High Point Market. From trend forecasts to business growth strategies, this season’s event series offers valuable insights tailored for retail and design professionals eager to stay ahead in an evolving industry.
March 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Luxury furnishings brand Adriana Hoyos is expanding its footprint in the U.S. with the grand opening of a permanent showroom at this season’s High Point Market, located at 117 North Hamilton Street in the Hamilton-Wrenn Design District.
March 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
With The Lovesac Company's Reclining Seat launch, the recliner has been freed from the man cave and is ready to take center-stage in your living space. Thanks to a completely modern re-design, Lovesac is declaring the recliner "un-cancelled"—and has teamed up with Kathy Hilton, Jay Shetty and Funny Marco to show the world this long-time interior-design "don't" is a DO once again.
March 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) unveiled the Deforestation-Free Leather Fund, an opportunity for companies to financially support strategic initiatives to improve the sustainability of leather supply chains.