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Smith Leonard: Furniture Orders Down 8% in May

New orders in May were down 8% from May 2019 and up 166% over April 2020. The May, April and March results offset the fairly good results of January and February resulted in a decline in year to date orders of 18%, according to a report by the Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.

Michele Rosselli Joins Spring Air as a Customer Service Specialist

Spring Air International recently announced the appointment of Michele Rosselli as a customer service specialist. She will oversee the company’s order and data entry functions, work closely with the company’s national accounts team and broad network of domestic and international licensing support partners.

IMC Webinars to Address Diversity in Retail and Design

On Aug. 6 International Market Centers (IMC) will present two webinars addressing diversity and inclusion issues impacting the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries. The hour-long sessions will include powerhouse industry voices who will share their experiences as designers, retailers and leaders.

Texas Ikea Store Receives LEED Gold Certification

As a company that is committed to a more sustainable life at home that is better for the planet, IKEA U.S. has announced its Live Oak, Texas store was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification Gold level from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the most widely used sustainable buildings rating system in the world and provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving sustainable buildings.

IDS Scholarship Applications Due Aug 3rd

The Interior Design Society’s Student Scholarships, offered to eligible candidates who have been accepted for admission and declared in an Interior Design related major at a fully accredited college or university, are due by Aug. 3, 2020.

Purple Expands Manufacturing into Georgia

Online mattress producer Purple (NASDAQ: PRPL) has announced the expansion of its U.S. manufacturing to the East Coast. Before the end of 2020, Purple will create hundreds of new jobs by opening a new plant in Henry County, Georgia. 

Glideaway Opens New Distribution Facility in Hazelwood, Missouri

Specialty sleep manufacturer Glideaway Bed Carriage Mfg. Co. has moved its warehouse and distribution operations to the newly-built, 165-acre, Tradeport logistics complex in Hazelwood, Missouri.

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