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Ninja Warrior Competitor to Keynote Educational Conference
American Ninja Warrior competitor and host Alex Weber will deliver the opening keynote address on March 1 at the International Casual Furnishings Association 2023 Educational Conference in Nashville…
Unique Loom Expands Jill Zarin Rug Collection
Unique Loom’s has announced an exciting event to “Spill the Tea with Jill Zarin” to launch her new Dorset Collection, during Las Vegas Market (Jan 29- Feb 02, 2022).
Adeleh Nassri, Business…
Erik Mueller Named Chair of International Casual Furnishings Association
“As a dedicated ambassador for our wonderful industry, my objectives are to increase awareness, drive interest and heighten the value of membership,” said Erik Mueller. As President and CEO of Watson…
AICO Announces New President
AICO / Amini Innovation, Corp. has announced that David Koehler has been promoted to President, succeeding Martin Ploy, who recently retired.
Koehler has 28 years of experience in the home…
NKBA Announces Elects New Board Executives
The National Kitchen & Bath Association has announced that Jan Heck, President and CEO of Miele USA, has been elected Chair of the association’s 2023 Board of Directors, effective January 1. He…
Universal Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Following the appointment of Sean O’Connor as President of Universal Furniture, the company has named Neil MacKenzie and Shannon Lookabill to its senior leadership team. The appointments will take…
AHFA Honors Gat Caperton
The American Home Furnishings Alliance has awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to manufacturer and environmentalist William Gaston “Gat” Caperton IV.
The honor was presented…
Designhounds Returns to KBIS in 2023
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), has announced its continued partnership with Modenus Media’s Designhounds Influencer Network. The…
David Blair Named Executive Director of the International Society of Furniture Designers
Having served the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) for more than 13 years, first as a board member, vice president, president and finally as its executive director, John Conrad is…
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Names New CEO
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has named Patrick Chapin as Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Chapin will lead the opening of the industry’s new home as a place to…