July 29,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
As a company that is committed to a more sustainable life at home that is better for the planet, IKEA U.S. has announced its Live Oak, Texas store was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification Gold level from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the most widely used sustainable buildings rating system in the world and provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving sustainable buildings.
July 29,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Interior Design Society’s Student Scholarships, offered to eligible candidates who have been accepted for admission and declared in an Interior Design related major at a fully accredited college or university, are due by Aug. 3, 2020.
July 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Online mattress producer Purple (NASDAQ: PRPL) has announced the expansion of its U.S. manufacturing to the East Coast. Before the end of 2020, Purple will create hundreds of new jobs by opening a new plant in Henry County, Georgia.
July 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Specialty sleep manufacturer Glideaway Bed Carriage Mfg. Co. has moved its warehouse and distribution operations to the newly-built, 165-acre, Tradeport logistics complex in Hazelwood, Missouri.
July 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center has announced its updated health and safety guidelines that will remain in place for all August trade events. The guidelines as well as a link to the comprehensive plan are available here: http://blog.dallasmarketcenter.com/new-health-safety-measures.
July 28,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has extended the submission deadline for the 2020 Pinnacle Awards Competition. New deadline is midnight on August 9, 2020.
July 28,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Global logistics provider XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has appointed LaQuenta Jacobs to the newly created position of chief diversity officer, effective August 3, 2020.