October 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Gift for Life’s annual fundraiser, Party for Life, has announced its move to Atlanta for the 2020 celebration, to be held on Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
October 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Germantown, Wis.-based Raffel Systems, a producer of electronic components for motion upholstery and bedding, has announced that Nick Katz will be the new director of operations.
October 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ: HOFT) has announced its Hooker Upholstery division will launch a new “Recline and Refresh” recliner program and expand its “Your Choice” special order program and modular seating options at the October High Point Market.
October 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Following the success of its iTron Series, casegoods and upholstery resource Abbyson, has announced the release of the iTable Mini.
October 2,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Textile Alliance (ITA) has announced that Kelly DiFoggio has been named president of the 10-member board of directors of the ITA, producers of the semiannual Showtime Market and governing body of the ITA Educational Foundation. DiFoggio is the first female President of the 29 year old association. Kathryn Richardson, Libeco, will serve as vice president and Mendy Kearns, Hamilton Fabric Sales, as treasurer to complete the first all-female ITA executive committee for the two-year term.
October 2,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority will introduce a new Partner Pop-Up series for Fall Market, October 19-23, in collaboration with industry partners Crypton, Monogram, and Steelyard. The Partner Pop-Up program is a new experiential opportunity for brands to engage with Market attendees via educational programming, activations and networking opportunities. For its Market debut, the program will feature three pop-ups around the Market district:
October 2,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
ASID has named the members of its National Board of Directors for FY2020. Comprised of 11 volunteer members with three officers (chair, chair-elect, past-chair), seven at-large directors, and an industry partner representative, the board acts as a crucial steering agency and sounding board for Society members and staff.