May 26,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced an additional legislative victory in support of the industry and its members. On May 10, Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1147 into law.
May 17,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) has announced new dates, a new format and a new partnership with The Malouf Foundation, as part of its 25th annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala (FIAG).
April 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
RTA furniture provider Walker Edison has announced the promotion of Lance Ferguson to senior vice president of global sales and partner growth as well as the addition of Alicia DeFinis as the vice president of partner growth.
April 26,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Sleep products manufacturer Soft-Tex International Inc. has announced 3 new executive management positions appointing Danielle Ignazzi as chief innovation officer, Christine McKiernan as chief quality officer, and Lloyd Wilson as chief legal officer.
April 12,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) has announced changes to its leadership team, appointing Melanie Huet (formerly chief marketing officer and EVP of marketing and innovation) to chief commercial officer and Shelley Huff (formerly CEO of Tuft & Needle, EVP of direct to consumer) to chief operating officer.
April 8,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Diamond Mattress will debut new mattresses and pillows at the upcoming Las Vegas Market that will be firsts for the Top 20 U.S. mattress manufacturer.
April 7,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, has announced an all-star lineup of guest speakers for its annual conference, including Marilyn Sherman, Tamra Chandler, and Dr. Shirley Davis. The conference will be held virtually on May 6 – 7.