July 29,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
As a company that is committed to a more sustainable life at home that is better for the planet, IKEA U.S. has announced its Live Oak, Texas store was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification Gold level from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the most widely used sustainable buildings rating system in the world and provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving sustainable buildings.
July 29,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Interior Design Society’s Student Scholarships, offered to eligible candidates who have been accepted for admission and declared in an Interior Design related major at a fully accredited college or university, are due by Aug. 3, 2020.
July 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center has announced its updated health and safety guidelines that will remain in place for all August trade events. The guidelines as well as a link to the comprehensive plan are available here: http://blog.dallasmarketcenter.com/new-health-safety-measures.
July 27,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Furniture Foundation, a research and education fund administered by the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), has awarded $49,000 in grants for 2020 to support furniture industry training programs.
July 24,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Atlanta Market has announced it is enhancing its interactive digital toolbox to support buyers before, during and after the upcoming Summer 2020 Atlanta Market, August 13-18, 2020 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
July 22,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home remodeling and design, has released the Q3 2020 Houzz Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector and the architectural and design services sector in the U.S. The Houzz Barometer, which was fielded from June 27 to July 10, 2020, reports that nearly all business indicators have returned to pre-pandemic levels, following a dramatic drop in early Q2. It also shows that businesses have a more positive outlook for 2020 than they did at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 22,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Webinar dates for Las Vegas Market’s signature FIRST LOOK program have been announced. The two 30-minute, CEU-accredited sessions will be presented on July 29 and Aug. 5 in advance of Summer 2020 Market.