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.
September 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced that 54 of its High Point Market exhibitors are finalists for Fall 2020 Market Snapshot. Voting for the final three People Choice’s winners – furniture (upholstery), furniture (case goods) and home décor – is now open through Oct. 9 at https://form.jotform.com/americasmart/high-point-market-snapshot and daily on the DesignOnHPMkt Instagram page. The winners will be announced on Oct. 13, opening day of High Point Market.
September 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
After receiving the largest number of entries in over a decade, the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has announced finalists for the prestigious Pinnacle Awards.