October 14,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Advancing the textile industries through the promotion of education, networking and collaboration year-round, the International Textile Alliance is launching a major, dual-city initative to connect wholesale fabric, leather, and trim suppliers with buyers during its bi-annual Showtime Textiles show in November.
October 14,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has announced the nominees for the 2020 WOW Awards. Due to the pandemic and uncertainty about safe gatherings, the board of directors has postponed the gala celebrating the WOW Awards until Friday, April 16, 2021. Finalists and recipients will be celebrated during a small gathering. The 2021 WOW Awards gala will return to celebrate 2020 and 2021 recipients Friday, October 16, 2021.
October 14,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
National retailer and maker of artisan-quality lighting, furniture and accessories Kingshaven has opened a new showroom at the trade-focused Decoration & Design Building (DDB) in New York City. The KingsHaven showroom opened to design professionals with a wide range of ready-to-ship light fixtures and custom lighting options through the company’s Customization Workroom concept.
October 14,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bennington, Vt.-based Bennington Furniture, comprising six retail locations across Vermont, western Massachusetts, and the southern Adirondack region of upstate New York, has announced the purchase of The Old Brick Furniture Co., a two-store chain based in Albany, N.Y.
October 14,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
IMC’s Market Snapshot program has recognized Ti Amo Sierra Tee Pee Bed and Trundle by Bivona & Co.; Revive Performance Velvet Sofa by Modway and Great Sea Turtle by Paragon as its People’s Choice winners.
October 14,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bassett Furniture Inds. (NASDAQ: BSET) has added Emma S. Battle to its board of directors, effective Oct. 7.
October 14,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
In an effort to raise money for Breast Cancer Research, Classy Art’s Owner and CEO Gabriel Cohen has announced he will be shaving his head during the High Point October Market on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.