August 27,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. has elected Suzanne Roberts, vice president and general manager of the Sunbrella furnishings business unit to its Board of Directors.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has partnered with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners and hosts of and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), to present the NKBA | KBIS Design Experience, a first-of-its-kind event series open for three dates, Oct. 26-28, during the five-day home furnishings trade show.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Three drivers from XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of LTL freight transportation in North America, took home top awards tonight at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). The competition, known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” was held in Indianapolis from August 21 to 24.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its grant winners for 2024. Since the early years of this 77-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded grants to talented professionals as well as scholarships to high-achieving design students annually. The funds awarded this year total $31,500. The judging is conducted by a subset of the EF’s Board of Trustees.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Spring Air International, a Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer and widely known consumer brand, is strengthening its hospitality presence through fast delivery times and enhanced customer service.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ingka Group (largest franchisee of the IKEA brand) invests EUR ~11M in IKEA South Korea to add technology enabling shorter delivery times, more ergonomic ways of working for co-workers and improved customer experience.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Tamara Day, the celebrated host of Magnolia Network's popular home restoration show Bargain Mansions, is expanding her influence in home design with the launch of her new laid-back luxe furniture line.