August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its grant winners for 2024. Since the early years of this 77-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded grants to talented professionals as well as scholarships to high-achieving design students annually. The funds awarded this year total $31,500. The judging is conducted by a subset of the EF’s Board of Trustees.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Spring Air International, a Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer and widely known consumer brand, is strengthening its hospitality presence through fast delivery times and enhanced customer service.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ingka Group (largest franchisee of the IKEA brand) invests EUR ~11M in IKEA South Korea to add technology enabling shorter delivery times, more ergonomic ways of working for co-workers and improved customer experience.
August 26,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Tamara Day, the celebrated host of Magnolia Network's popular home restoration show Bargain Mansions, is expanding her influence in home design with the launch of her new laid-back luxe furniture line.
August 25,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has opened nominations for the 2025 Home Furnishings Leadership Institute. The annual event, now in its fourth year, will be held Feb. 16-20, at High Point University.
August 25,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Purple Innovation, Inc., a comfort innovation company, announced the consolidation of its mattress production operations into its McDonough, Georgia facility, and the corresponding closure of two manufacturing facilities in Salt Lake City and Grantsville, Utah.
August 25,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Greenington LLC, a manufacturer of sustainable bamboo furniture, announces its return to Shanghai for the 29th Furniture China Expo located at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) Sept 10-13.