March 9,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization, has announced that Cole Daugherty of Dallas Market Center has been elected as Gift for Life Vice Chair and Meg Estevez of Emerald Expositions has joined its board of directors.
March 9,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Global logistics provider XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) has renewed its partnership with Girls With Impact, the nation’s only live, online entrepreneurship program for teenage girls. This marks the second straight year the company will support girls in exploring the rewards of professional leadership.
March 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has selected the international exhibit design firm Roto to create and oversee exhibits in its new permanent home at 311 S. Hamilton Street. Designed by Freeman Kennett Architects, the 23,500 sq. ft. building is scheduled to open in April 2021.
March 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) has announced the appointment of Mark Baker as chief product officer of its award-winning retail shopping site.
March 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Dallas Market Center has announced an update to Winter dates for its Lightovation—Dallas International Lighting Show, shifting one day later to a Thursday to Sunday pattern beginning in 2021 to accommodate buyer and exhibitor preferences.
March 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Rug manufacturer and wholesale distributer Rugs America has moved into a new showroom in the iconic Textile Building at New York Market, doubling its capacity for exhibiting area rugs.
March 5,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has named Joe Hartsig as EVP, chief merchandising officer of Bed Bath & Beyond and president of Harmon Stores Inc., effective immediately.