August 5,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, the industry-wide organization founded to preserve its history, celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the industry, and to inspire a new class of innovation and leadership, is launching a COVID-19 initiative to collect and archive documentation of the response of the home furnishings industry to the pandemic.
August 5,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Just in time for the Dallas Market, taking place Aug 19-25, Los Angeles-based Sagebrook Home has doubled their size at the World Trade Center. The International home decor brand has expanded its Gallery space within the In Detail Showroom (WTC Suite 500) to roughly 5,000 square feet. This will allow them to feature even more of their stylishly affordable home decor, furniture and lighting collections.
August 5,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Aid to Artisans has been running its signature Market Readiness Program (MRP) at the NY NOW trade show for 27 years. With the cancelation of the in-person market this summer, ATA has launched its first-ever eMarket Readiness Program. The eMRP is a 4 half-day online course that will be held Aug 11-14.
August 5,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) has announced the appointment of Steven Allegrezza to the new position of director of digital strategies/marketing.
August 5,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress manufacturer Southerland has announced a new program, Southerland Connects, to assure retailers have access to its newly introduced and updated products.
August 5,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG), an operator of franchised and franchisable businesses that include Buddy’s Home Furnishings and American Freight, has appointed Todd Evans to the newly created role of chief franchising officer.
August 4,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Independent mattress manufacturer Corsicana Mattress Co. has announced it will launch an interactive virtual tour of its Las Vegas Market showroom on Aug. 30, coinciding with the opening of the Summer Market. Always available online, the comprehensive program will offer retailers access to the company’s complete portfolio of products.