April 2,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has announced it will extend the temporary closure of all U.S. and Canada stores for an additional two weeks.
April 1,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the ASID Government & Public Affairs (GPA) Department have been working with elected leaders and Washington D.C. policy stakeholders to secure relief for the design and construction industry, and, specifically, the thousands of small businesses and sole practitioner interior designer firms and firm employees represented by the Society.
April 1,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Although Salone del Mobile.Milano has been postponed to April 2021, the world's largest furniture fair is still utilizing the power of design to bring the world together during these pressing times.
April 1,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
Steelyard has teamed up with the High Point Market Authority to help exhibitors showcase their April Market introductions to thousands of interior design professionals who specify products for hundreds of thousands of projects annually. Dubbed High Point at Home, the project allows brands and manufacturers who exhibit at High Point Market and who actively work with the design trade, a free online platform to present their new products, offer their market sales promotions and provide showroom videos, all at no charge.
April 1,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Universal Furniture is preparing to deliver a virtual market to its retail and design customers from April 22 - 27, due to the postponement of the High Point Spring Market.
April 1,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
“Queer Eye” design guru Bobby Berk is one of three experts who will make selections for the 11th annual Showroom of the Year Awards presented in partnership by Dallas Market Center’s Lightovation. These awards honor exceptional independent lighting retailers throughout North America each year.
April 1,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the $2 trillion CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act was signed into law by President Trump after an overwhelming vote in the House to provide relief to businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19. Smith Leonard, an accounting and consulting firm, has compiled the key takeaways for both businesses and individuals.