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Hooker Furnishings Launches New Modern Lifestyle Furniture Brand
Hooker Furnishings is set to launch a new modern lifestyle furniture brand, called M at the April 2023 High Point Market. Led by Crate & Barrel merchandising veteran, Becky Weber, the brand…
O’Malia’s Living Selected for 2023 Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) gave this year’s Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award to O’Malia’s Living in Carmel, Ind. The presentation was made during the ICFA’s Educational…
Bienenstock Furniture Library Names Student Design Competition Winners
The Bienenstock Furniture Library (BFL) has named the winners of its annual student design competitions for furniture and interior design in 2023, awarding a total of $16,000 to the top performers…
IMC Names Chief Digital Officer
International Market Centers (IMC) today announced the hiring of a Chief Digital Officer, Mark Crowther, a seasoned digital executive with 25+ years of experience transforming how organizations…
Wildwood Partners with Denise McGaha
Wildwood has partnered with Dallas-based interior designer Denise McGaha on a new collection of lighting, furniture and home decor. The relationship was a natural fit — two families of multi-…
Chelsea House Adds Creative Director
Mark Ross has joined home furnishing manufacturer Chelsea House as Creative Director. Previously, Ross spent 32 years at Two's Company as Vice President of Design.
As Creative Director, Ross will…
Emerald's Design Group Appoints Brand Leaders
Emerald, the parent company of Hospitality Design (HD) and Boutique Design (BD), has announced the promotion of Keisha Byrd to Brand Leader of BDNY and BD’s portfolio of non-tradeshow events,…
Michael Bauer Joins the Feizy Rugs Team
Feizy Rugs welcomes Michael Bauer as the Director of Trade Relations. Michael was the Vice President of Design at Dallas Market Center for ten years and brings 20 plus years of experience in interior…
ALA President and CEO Appointed
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has announced the appointment of Larry Lauck as its President and Chief Executive Officer. This announcement comes following the decision last fall by current…
Fairfield Chair Announces Virtual Design Challenge Designer Lineup
Fairfield Chair, a leading provider of premium furnishings, upholstery, and casegoods, has unveiled the hand-picked all-star lineup of the top seven interior designers for its annual Virtual Design…