April 5,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly 
A recent survey conducted by Designing Profits, Inc. (DPI), indicated that interior designers can spend up to ten hours a week, or 500 hours a year in their cars as they shuttle back and forth from their offices to job sites, design showrooms, customers’ homes, and the usual errands that most adults, and all parents have.
April 5,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Green, Industry
The 4th International Green Interiors Awards, which showcases world leading, innovative, and inspirational interior spaces and interior products that have a positive impact on people and the environment, is now accepting submissions. The award categories include: office (small, medium, and large); residential (renovation and new build); hospitality; educational facilities; retail; retirement living (low care and high care); product innovation; and students.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, said nominations are officially open for the 29th Annual ARTS Awards, which will be presented in January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.
March 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Fabric suppliers Robert Allen and Duralee announced Friday they have merged and formed a new company called Robert Allen Duralee Group.
March 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
High-end case goods and upholstery producer EJ Victor has signed a licensing agreement with Perennials Fabrics, a high-end performance fabrics supplier, and will unveil a licensed upholstery collection at the April High Point Market.
March 30,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Outdoor Furniture, Product
Universal Furniture has scheduled three seminars and a social event for interior designers at next month's High Point Market, and the company will open its Steelyard Designers Lounge at noon on Friday, April 21, the day before the market's official opening day.
March 29,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly
Las Vegas Market has announced that for the first time, it is partnering with influential home fashions magazine Luxe Interiors + Design and an elite group of high profile Western designers to present its influential “Ahead of the Curve” educational program at the Summer Las Vegas Market, running July 30 - Aug. 3, 2017.