July 27,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The Furniture Foundation, a research and education fund administered by the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), has awarded $49,000 in grants for 2020 to support furniture industry training programs.
July 24,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Atlanta Market has announced it is enhancing its interactive digital toolbox to support buyers before, during and after the upcoming Summer 2020 Atlanta Market, August 13-18, 2020 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
July 22,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home remodeling and design, has released the Q3 2020 Houzz Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector and the architectural and design services sector in the U.S. The Houzz Barometer, which was fielded from June 27 to July 10, 2020, reports that nearly all business indicators have returned to pre-pandemic levels, following a dramatic drop in early Q2. It also shows that businesses have a more positive outlook for 2020 than they did at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 22,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Webinar dates for Las Vegas Market’s signature FIRST LOOK program have been announced. The two 30-minute, CEU-accredited sessions will be presented on July 29 and Aug. 5 in advance of Summer 2020 Market.
July 22,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Three of Atlanta Market’s Shop the Show influencers are sharing insights live from their homes in exclusive webinar content presented as part of the “Shop the Show: Alumni at Home Edition” programming. Retailer and lifestyle influencer Monika Hibbs, stylist, author and entertaining expert Annette Joseph and TV host, chef and author Kelsey Nixon will join Victoria de la Camara, Rue Magazine Market Editor for “From the Lifestyle Experts: How Consumer Needs Have Evolved & How to Stay Ahead” presented on July 23 at 1 p.m. ET.
July 22,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
A photo submission of a 1947 classic wing chair and matching ottoman has been chosen as the winner of Sam Moore’s “Search for Vintage” social media contest.
July 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center, a lifestyle marketplace for retailers and interior designers, has announced the summer 2020 issue of Spark magazine.