September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announce Troy Lee, chief executive officer of Progressive Lighting, as the recipient of the Academy of Achievement Award for a career of leadership, growth, and lasting commitment to the home and lighting industries. The award will be presented at the 37th ARTS Awards, taking place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Jan 8.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
High Point Market Authority (HPMA) names this season’s interior design influencers who will take over its official Instagram page, @highpointmarket, Oct. 17 - 21.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Registration is now open at AtlantaMarket.com/registration for the Winter 2027 edition of Atlanta Market, the premier gift and home show, taking place January 12–17 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sometimes, a change in latitude can lead to a change in attitude, and sometimes, all it takes is a change of seat. At the October High Point Market, Hooker Furnishings will expand its popular Margaritaville Living Collection with a fresh assortment of seating designed around the many ways people gather, unwind, and enjoy time at home. The assortment will be on display during the Fall Market, Oct. 17-21, in the Hooker Furnishings Showroom in Showplace, floor 3.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Acclaimed design duo Cortney and Robert Novogratz are partnering with HH2 Home to launch an entirely new furniture collection, bringing together The Novogratz’s distinctive approach to design with HH2 Home’s expertise in furniture development, sourcing and manufacturing.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
What do camera backs, flats, Kelvin scales, cycloramas, set extensions, hero objects and lighting changeovers have to do with interior design? When a space is being designed through the lens and for an audience, nearly everything.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Spring Air International has appointed veteran Macy’s buyer Charles Kangethe as its new director of national accounts. In his new role, Kangethe will lead Spring Air's national account strategy, focused on deepening relationships with current national retail partners and onboarding new large-scale accounts to bring the Spring Air brand to more consumers nationwide.