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From Home Furnishing Business
December 4,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Product designer, author and style influencer, Shayla Copas and home décor manufacturer Chelsea House have signed a licensing agreement for 2020. The inaugural Shayla Copas for Chelsea House Collection will include accent furniture, accessories, mirrors and lighting based on Copas’ signature sophisticated yet fun design style. The introduction of the collaboration will occur during the Spring 2020 High Point Market with the full complement of designs on display in the Chelsea House showroom at 200 Hamilton Street.
December 4,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Rug and accessories producer Surya has announced that its Boston Showroom located in the Boston Design Center is officially open for business. The Boston location will allow trade professionals to interact personally with a high-end selection of Surya accessories including vibrant rugs, lighting, wall decor and accent furniture.
December 4,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Veteran designers Stephanie James and Patti Allen of High Point interior design firm, Allen and James Designs, have been completing interior design projects with the addition of works by rising artists and artisans. Practicing in multiple genres from paintings to sculpture, local, regional and national artists are being sought by Allen and James and incorporated into design projects and show houses nationwide.
December 4,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
In a recent analysis, WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, found that their student scholarship efforts have resulted in a 99% retention rate for the home furnishings industry.
December 4,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Las Vegas Market has announced its lineup of programming for the upcoming Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market, running Jan. 26 – 30.
December 4,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Adobe Analytics estimates that the past weekend sales will exceed $29 billion, or 20% of total revenue for the entire holiday season, up from 19% last year, according to a report from Retail Dive.
December 4,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
On their first showing at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), Raffel Systems, a producer of electronic components for motion upholstery and bedding, was named a Best of BDNY finalist for its Tranquilcharge Technology in the annual Product Design Competition.