January 15,
2014 by in Designer Weekly
Home furnishings retailer West Elm has formed a partnership with fashion designer Steven Alan to create a home collection based on his clothing line.
January 15,
2014 by in Designer Weekly
Huanghuali wood furniture has long had its fans. Collectors have prized its color, its scent and its distinctive grain—not to mention the simple elegance of the designs crafted by Chinese artisans.
January 15,
2014 by in Designer Weekly
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for redecorating and sprucing things up. Trends abound for the new year. Here's one take on what's ahead.
January 15,
2014 by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Ashley Furniture recently opened its second retail store in the southern city of Suzhou in China showcasing smaller, more compact designs for more compact living.
January 15,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
U.S. retail sales edged up in December with a core spending gauge posting a big jump, a sign the economy gathered steam at the end of last year and was poised for stronger growth in 2014.
January 15,
2014 by in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Industry strategist and author Caroline Hipple, chief energy officer of HB2 Resources, will explore "A Pathway to Profit," a new business book from Friesen Press, during an educational event at the Las Vegas Market.
January 15,
2014 by in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
FurnitureCore, sister company to Home Furnishings Business, will host a town hall discussion focusing on key metrics to improve the bottom line during the Las Vegas Market.