October 24,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
After several years of solid acceleration, annual growth in national home improvement and repair spending is expected to soften in 2019, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
October 24,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Las Vegas Market has announced that temporary gift and home décor leasing is pacing at an all-time high with nearly 600 new and returning exhibitors expected to bring a variety of resources to the Pavilions for 2019 Winter Las Vegas Market, running Jan. 27 – Jan. 31, 2019.
October 24,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Fine home furnishings distributor Baker has introduced No. 10, a new portfolio with rare combinations of materials and a distinctive color palette to define a bold new direction for the company. The portfolio of luxurious furniture, finishes, lighting and textiles is its first all in-house collection in recent history, planned over several years by its design team under the direction of Baker Chief Creative Officer Tristan Butterfield.
October 24,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
WestEdge Design Fair, the West Coast’s contemporary design fair hosted its opening night party last week featuring a highly curated selection of domestic and international manufacturers and independent designers and makers.
October 24,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
The High Point Market Authority has announced its new members to its board of directors for 2019.
October 24,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress producer Tempur Sealy International (NYSE: TPX) has announced the opening of its 25th Tempur-Pedic flagship retail store during 2018 and planning further expansion in 2019.
October 24,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress producer Pleasant Mattress has acquired the production, distribution and marketing rights to San Francisco, Calif.-based luxury brand McRoskey Mattress.