June 3,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Sonneman—A Way of Light, a pioneer in sophisticated, contemporary lighting, has expanded its leadership team with the promotion of two senior-level team members. Gray Sessoms, formerly director of sales at Sonneman, has been promoted to vice president of sales. Additionally, Matthew Sonneman has been promoted from director of sales and market development to vice president of business development.
June 3,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Marpi Resources, a resource for custom closets and home furnishings, has introduced its classic furniture collection at designer prices.
June 2,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Baby specialty retailer buybuyBaby has announced the launch of Design Squad, a resource for nursery design and inspiration, in partnership with its sister brand, Decorist, an online interior design company. Both companies are subsidiaries of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
May 27,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced that Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly “First Friday” programming continues online while the World Market Center Las Vegas’ campus is closed to the public due to COVID-19. The June webinar, taking place from 10 - 11 a.m. (PT) on Friday, June 5, features a discussion with industry expert Leslie Carothers, principal of Savour Partnership, on how to utilize digital channels to generate income.
May 27,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has announced 12 winners in the inaugural Innovation + Design Competition. 26 professional and student finalists compete for the Best of Show and Category Winner distinctions. The juried and curated competition was open to ISFD members as well as members of the professional Maker/Designer community and post-secondary students.
May 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The 45th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) will now be held in a single edition, running July 27 – 30, 2020.
May 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the High Point Market Authority has announced it is expanding the Fall Market dates in an effort to spread out attendance and account for expected reduced capacity requirements for showrooms and buildings. Fall Market will now take place over nine days from October 13 – 21, 2020.