May 23,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen, members of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, unveiled two exclusive collections in partnership with Rachel Ashwell, founder of home décor empire “Shabby Chic” and her fashion designer daughter, Lily Ashwell.
May 23,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Ashley Furniture Industries will be exhibiting at the merchandise Mart for the first time this year. The company has transformed a 12,500-square-foot space to exhibit their line at the ICFA Preview Show in July and the Casual Market Chicago trade show taking place in September.
May 23,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Fine home furnishings distributor Baker has introduced a 28-piece furniture, upholstery, and accessories collection by acclaimed designer Laura Kirar, which includes mirrors, occasional tables, sofas, and armchairs. This is the fourth collection designed by Kirar in collaboration with Baker.
May 23,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The theme “Wood, Trees and the Forest” inspired students at the Maine College of Art to design uncommon chairs for the 14th Annual Wilsonart Challenges Student Chair Design Competition. The winning chair and five runners up made their first public appearance at the 2018 International Furniture Fair (ICFF) held this week in New York.
May 23,
2018 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
Earlier this month, Sherwin-Williams announced the winners of the eighth Student Design Challenge, an annual competition for design students. First, second and third-place winners were awarded in both the residential and commercial categories, in addition to two Facebook fan favorites who were chosen by the public.
May 23,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The 1st Chair has introduced performance fabrics that address the not-so-pleasant side of living with baby.
May 21,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Designer Weekly, Economic News, Industry
Las Vegas Market has announced another round of home décor growth with the addition of new and expanding better home décor showrooms as well an influx of new and notable temporary home décor exhibitors in Pavilion 2.