February 2,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Pottery Barn, a brand portfolio member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), has announced a collaboration with the Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG). BADG is a global organization dedicated to building a more equitable and inclusive creative culture through the advancement of independent Black makers.
February 1,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted unanimously, 4-0, to advance its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) on a mandatory safety standard for Clothing Storage Unit tip-overs, according to a report from the Home Furnishings Association.
January 25,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association and theMART will consolidate their two currently scheduled trade shows this year. The original events included a preview event in mid-summer and a market in mid-September. These will be combined into a reconfigured and larger Casual Market Chicago slated on July 19-22.
January 19,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
New York City’s premier public design exhibition Design Pavilion is scheduled for May 7-17, 2022. The 5th annual 9-day event, entitled ‘Open to the Sky,’ will take over iconic public spaces around New York City with pertinent and inspiring artful structures by a curated group of the world’s most illustrious architects, designers, makers and artists.
January 16,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Expanding its reach into seven western states, bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has signed a licensing agreement with Idaho-based Everton Mattress Factory to produce its family of brands in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Montana.
December 29,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE: NTZ) has announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Vittorio Notarpietro, to pursue other opportunities outside the Global Furniture Industry.
December 22,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Interior Design Society (IDS) has announced that its 2022 Conference will take place in Chicago, from August 4-6.