May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Effective Friday, May 10th, a 25% tariff was placed on furniture products imported from China into the United States. The action will result in price increases for the vast majority of the casual furnishings market. However, retailers of luxury casual furniture resource Castelle, who manufactures entirely in Costa Rica, will see no increase in Castelle product since these goods are not subject to the tariffs.
May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the winners for one of the Society’s most distinguished honors— the 2019 ASID National Awards.
May 22,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Canadian Furniture Show begins this Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 and will again be held at The International Centre, in Toronto. This year is the 47th edition of the event which puts the limelight on everything that is new in the furniture industry, in Canada and internationally.
May 20,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center has announced the launch of its bold new lifestyle campaign, supported by the tagline: Inspiration Starts Here.
May 15,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is accepting submissions for its 2020 Style Spotters team.
May 15,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
On Saturday, May 4th, 2019 members and guests of the Interior Design Society (IDS) gathered in Palm Springs, California to honor the winners of the 2018-2019 Designer of the Year Awards. The awards were presented by Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia.
May 15,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Twenty-two design-driven showrooms are opening new locations, reimagining their spaces or renewing their leases in preparation for The Atlanta International Gift at Home Furnishings Market, July 9-15, 2019.