September 30,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA), and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), have announced a rebrand of the popular Design Viewpoints Series (DVS) educational seminars, as well as its upcoming Fall Market virtual schedule. Now titled ASID Learn x Design, attendees can earn up to 3 IDCEC-approved continuing education units (CEUs) through this program.
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 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has named Anu Gupta as chief strategy and transformation officer, effective October 5.
September 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) has announced the appointment of Linda Williams to its board of directors. Williams currently serves as the chief audit executive and vice president of enterprise risk management of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE), global provider of technology solutions and services spanning edge to cloud.
September 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Universal Furniture has announced the introduction of its Modern Farmhouse line this fall. The 45-sku collection includes furnishings for living, dining, bedroom, occasional and upholstery.