March 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
A sustainable installation at the Salone Internazionale del Bagno, designed by Giacomo Moore is destined for a second life in Africa.
March 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Designhounds, the leading community connecting design professionals and leading brands, has announced the Top Designhounds Favorite Finds from KBIS 2026 as well as full list of selections from the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show held in Orlando, Feb 17–19. In partnership with KBIS, the Designhounds Favorite Finds program returned this year with 25 carefully selected designers and design influencers who toured the show floor, engaged with sponsoring exhibitors through curated booth experiences and each identified their top standout products from among more than 600 exhibitors and thousands of products.
March 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center announced the dates for Lightovation, the largest trade event for the business of residential lighting, through 2028. The updated dates reflect a shift beginning in January 2027 to dates that directly overlap Total Home & Gift Market and follow the date pattern of Wednesday to Saturday.
March 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its online registration deadline for guests to be mailed a Spring Market pass, required to attend this season’s trade event held April 25 - 29.
March 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sleep Number Corporation announced that its redesigned mattress portfolio is now available for purchase nationwide in Sleep Number® stores and at SleepNumber.com. The launch follows strong early demand for ComfortMode™, the first bed introduced as part of the company’s largest product reset in almost a decade. Sleep Number also introduced an improved, simplified web experience designed to help customers more easily explore the portfolio and find the right bed for their needs. Together with new brand creative launching soon, the company has shifted its approach to better connect with today’s consumer and drive stronger engagement and ROI.
March 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Three participants in the fifth annual Home Furnishings Leadership Institute were named a Home Furnishings Fellow by High Point University at the conclusion of its Executive Education program held in collaboration with the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame.
March 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
KI, a leading manufacturer of contract furniture for education, healthcare, government, and corporate environments, has expanded its portfolio into outdoor furniture with the introduction of the Outspan Outdoor Collection. Designed by Brian Buchik of Room B, the collection includes seating and tables engineered for exterior performance using powder coated steel and high-density polyethylene surfaces, creating a durable system for dining, collaboration, and gathering across campuses, workplaces, hospitality settings, and more.