July 8,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Three industry associations have joined High Point Market Authority to support the new, three-period safe attendance plan for Fall Market, Oct. 13-21, 2020. This is the first initiative of its kind.
July 8,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
NY NOW, the modern wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, has decided, based on recent developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and after consultation with their community partners, to cancel the NY NOW Fall Edition and co-located National Stationery Show, which had been scheduled for October 18-20, 2020, at the Jacob Javits Center.
July 8,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Home Decor brand Sagebrook Home has announced two new showroom locations at AmericasMart, with an expansive floor plan totaling 14,000 square feet.
The showrooms in Bldg 1, Floor 13, Suite E7 / G5 will feature both a Décor + Lighting Gallery.
July 8,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Home furnishings retailer Crate & Barrel has named Janet Hayes as its new CEO, effective Aug. 1.
July 8,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress producer Southerland has named bedding industry veteran Michael Prude executive vice president of operations.
July 8,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The 45th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) is slated to be the first large-scale furniture trade fair that will be held in Asia in 2020, running July 27 – 30.
July 7,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced Doug Sanicola as acting chair following the resignation of Joe Pucci of Great Gatherings. Sanicola will fill the unexpired term through year-end.