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From Home Furnishing Business
April 15,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
On a mission to transform lives through safer, healthier organic-based products Naturepedic, an award-winning U.S. certified organic mattress and bedding manufacturer, is stepping up to fill the gap in the supply chain with new organic face masks for the general public.
April 15,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
With stay-at-home regulations, physical distancing and quarantine measures in place, the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) conducted a brief consumer research study to explore who is working from home and how time is being spent in these at-home “offices.”
April 13,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the International Textile Alliance (ITA) has announced the cancellation of its spring Showtime market, initially rescheduled to June 12 – 16 to help members planning to attend the rescheduled High Point Market avoid traveling twice in one month. The next Showtime market remains as scheduled for November 15-18, 2020.
April 13,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Adoption of the ShopZio B2B digital platform has surged – with more than 100 new vendor registrations in less than one week – following the recent announcement by International Market Centers (IMC) and its digital innovation division, IMC_di, that free subscriptions and transactions will be offered to IMC customers through year-end.
April 8,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is finding new ways to support the design industry, as the industry continues to adapt to the impacts and effects of COVID-19, with resources and education.
April 8,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
In an effort to assist its customers in understanding and accessing financial aid opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers’ (IMC) legal and government affairs team is offering summaries of key government relief programs. The synopses detail eligibility and provisions and provide links to applications.
April 8,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center, home of the twice annual global trade event Lightovation, has announced that the June 24-27 edition of the show has been canceled amid continuing Coronavirus concerns. The show draws exhibitors representing top brands, retail buyers and other lighting professionals from around the world to review and place orders for lighting in all interior and exterior categories as well as ceiling fans.