September 25,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Home furnishings and décor retailer Ballard Designs has announced its new Houston retail store, opening in the renovated River Oaks Shopping Center early next year.
September 25,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The 128th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has announced it will go online from October 15 – 24. The 10-day virtual exhibition will leverage its digital interaction features to create new opportunities for global companies to source products and forge partnerships.
September 25,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization has announced its third annual Text-to-Give campaign raised nearly $7,000 for A Sister’s Gift Women’s Center (ASG), the first stand-alone HIV/AIDS agency in Dallas serving women (aged 13+) and their families impacted by HIV/AIDS with counseling, peer support programs, food assistance and transportation.
September 24,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Toronto-based Sunpan Modern Home has expanded to include armchairs and special order custom configurations.
September 24,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Spring Air International and its licensing partner Continental Silverline Products in Houston, Texas, have teamed up to deliver mattresses to first responders helping clean up in Louisiana following the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.
September 24,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress manufacturer Gold Bond Mattress Co. has announced an increase in demand for higher priced, better made mattresses, seeing a 23 percent uptick in sales of its high-end products over the last few months.
September 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Rooted in nature, Urbane Bronze SW 7048 (245-C7) is Sherwin-Williams pick for the 2021 Color of the Year. As a pure, minimalistic expression of nature, Urbane Bronze effortlessly conveys a feeling of warmth and welcome. A refreshing alternative and complement to gray, the hue combines beautifully with pale woods, rich leathers, metals and understated natural stone tones.