May 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Following a comprehensive survey of its universe of gift and home furnishings buyers and suppliers, International Market Centers (IMC) has announced updates to its summer 2020 markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. IMC is postponing both markets until August, with Atlanta Market now running August 13 – 18 and Las Vegas Market running August 30 – September 3.
May 13,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association is canceling the Preview Show slated for July 14-16 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and has shifted its focus toward Casual Market Chicago scheduled for September.
May 13,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
As COVID-19 continues to turn the world upside down Germany's federal government and states just announced that B2B trade shows may resume as early as June.
May 13,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Applications will soon be accepted for five professional grants from the Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association. Submissions are being accepted between June 1 and June 30, 2020.
May 13,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
With the home décor market in a state of change, Kas rugs just released its new 2020 Digital Catalog, titled “Live in Style”.
May 13,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) announced their newly elected 2020 board members at their virtual board meeting held in April. Liz Shaver, designer for Otto & Moore, who served as an executive board vice president for the past two years, is the new board president. Five new board members were also installed at the meeting.
May 13,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Sunpan, a resource for transitional and contemporary furniture, has launched a new category of handcrafted rugs from India, catering to contemporary, transitional, and modern styles.