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Las Vegas Market Opens Submissions for Summer 2020 FIRST LOOK Program
Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program, which will showcase design and color trends through two 30-minute, CEU-accredited webinars presented in…
ICFA Creates Unsung Hero Award
The International Casual Furnishings Association is adding a new award recognizing outstanding customer service to its roster of honors at the annual Awards Gala. The Unsung Hero Award pays tribute…
IMC Survey: Retailers Look Toward Economic Recovery Amid COVID-19 Crisis
A new survey of the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries commissioned by International Market Centers (IMC) reveals that, while the COVID-19 crisis has significantly impacted all retail…
Webinar Shows COVID-19 Through the Eyes of Our Suppliers
Comm Collective and Furniture, Lighting & Decor Editor-in-Chief Diane Falvey came together for a conversation with some of furniture and lighting’s most respected suppliers about what they think…
Major Home Improvement Projects Continue During Coronavirus Pandemic, Houzz Study Finds
More than half of homeowners who were in the midst of a home renovation or design project when the coronavirus pandemic was declared on March 11, 2020, were able to continue with their renovations (…
HEARTS Awards Replaces Postponed 32nd Annual ARTS Awards
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the creation of The HEARTS Awards, a one-time special event to take place during the January Total Home & Gift…
LightFair Launches 'LightFair Connect' Virtual Conference
LightFair will present selected courses from its 2020 Conference program online as “LightFair Connect” July 21-23, 2020. The virtual conference will feature more than 60 hours of accredited courses…
Twin Star Home Donates Desks to High School and Transitional Education Students
In an effort to support students in need during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Florida-based home furnishings producer Twin Star Home donated 500 desks to Chicago-area Bolingbrook High School and the…
High Point Market Authority Expands Fall 2020 Market Dates
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the High Point Market Authority is expanding the Fall Market dates in an effort to spread out attendance and account for expected reduced capacity…
LightFair Names 2020 LightFair Innovation Awards Winners
LightFair announced the 14 winners of its 2020 LightFair Innovation Awards (LIA). The 31st annual awards recognize innovative products and designs introduced by LightFair 2020 exhibitors during the…