October 9,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry 
Surya has released a curated luxury catalog featuring top of the line rugs with exceptional design, quality and craftsmanship. In the exclusive 347-page book, large-scale product and lifestyle photography bring each rug to life, highlighting the richness of patterns, colors and textures.
October 7,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Award-winning interior designer and author of Four Season of Entertaining, Shayla Copas has announced the launch of an additional brand to her growing line up. The Hive Marketing and Public Relations is a boutique marketing and public relations firm specializing in the branding and promotion of companies and individuals in the creative industries and non-profit sectors.
September 30,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
As many industry events have been canceled, rescheduled or scaled back, WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has worked hard to keep its members engaged online in 2020. To that end the group recently launched a new fundraising raffle to help support its mission.
September 30,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Three women-owned California-based textile brands, Brook Perdigon Textiles, Lake August, and Rule of Three have announced the launch of California Collective. The goal of the Collective is to better connect the California design industry with three distinct textile brands by offering a more personal concierge-style shopping service through a shared, internal sales representative.
September 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
New technology company Virtual Market Center has announced the launch of its VMC virtual marketplace for the home furnishings industry, combining digital showroom tours with powerful sales tools.
September 24,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Toronto-based Sunpan Modern Home has expanded to include armchairs and special order custom configurations.
September 15,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Customatic Technologies has announced the launch of its newest direct-to-consumer product, the Independence Bed, through a 360° marketing campaign. The new bed is a patent pending design that provides adult seniors who have mobility and balance concerns with sleep comfort, safety and self-sufficiency.