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September 9,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Designer, manufacturer and importer of case goods, leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture Hooker Furniture has announced its partnership with television personality Breegan Jane, a noted interior designer and lifestyle expert, as its first digital brand ambassador in a move to further engage with consumers and the interior designer community. Launching this fall, the new partnership is aimed at strengthening the brand’s presence on social media and connecting with a broader audience.
September 9,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
Ohio-based custom upholstery manufacturer, Norwalk Furniture, will make its debut at High Point Premarket, September 14-15, marking the first time the company has exhibited at the event. The company made the decision to open its showroom, the month before the full Market in October, to address pent-up demand for custom upholstery in the marketplace and as a courtesy to retailers who may not attend the October event, which draws larger crowds.
September 9,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Los Angeles-based Semihandmade, the multi-million-dollar company best known for pairing stylish doors with Ikea cabinets and the masterminds behind some of the most beloved kitchens and DIY spaces on Instagram, has announced that Beth Fuchs Brenner has been appointed to the newly created position of president.
September 9,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Imagine deciding on that new sofa or dining table purchase knowing it doesn’t have to be forever, that you can exchange it for another one, or even the exact same style in a different color or finish with no waiting when you move or redecorate. Imagine knowing that it doesn’t have to be discarded even when your family is through with it for good. Txtur, an American furniture manufacturer, is making this possible with its new direct-to-consumer furniture ownership concept: Upcycling.
September 9,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
As part of its monthly Sustainability Essentials webinar series, the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) will present Antimicrobials in Furnishings in the time of COVID on Thursday, Sep. 17, at 12 pm ET.
September 9,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison has relaunched the Nourison Hospitality website, www.nourisonhospitality.com, on a new platform that is faster, easier to browse and offers more functionality.
September 2,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
A robust lineup of virtual programming will be presented before and during the fall 2020 High Point Market, taking place Oct. 13 – 21, 2020. Presented by International Market Centers (IMC) there will be 20+ educational webinar topics including trend forecasting, business practices during and after the COVID-19 crisis, consumer preferences, diversity and current market trends.