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Jay Shane
Jay Shane

Stand and Deliver

As noted in a recent Goldman Sachs report, some 65 percent of furniture imported into the U.S. is from China, and a 25 percent tariff imposed on another $200 billion of Chinese goods, including…
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How to Not Be Like Sears

In life, nothing lasts forever. This month, Sears filed for bankruptcy after years of struggling to find its place in the retail market among emerging giants like Amazon and Walmart. The company…

Ivy Launches Mobile App For Designers

Ivy, a business and project management system for interior designers and other home design companies, today announced the launch of its first-ever mobile app. Available for iPhone, iPad and Android…

Freed's Furniture Goes Out of Business

Freed’s Furniture today announced it will go out of business with the retirement of owner Howard Freed. The fourth-generation home furnishings retailer has served the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for…

Machine Age

Today’s machine-made rugs pack a one-two punch of wear-resistance with a luxurious hand, fooling even the most experienced of buyers.    Each of the rugs in KAS’ Papillon Collection is dramatic…
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3 Ways to Start Preparing Your Holiday Marketing Strategy

It may feel like summer only just ended, but before you know it, the holiday season will be upon us. Soon enough, customers will be on the lookout for the finishing touches to complete their seasonal…

Idea Board: Luxe Resources

Down to Earth Woodsy neutrals and organic shapes elevate the high-end dining room and kitchen.   Best described as opulent, the Ouray Collection from Feizy translates traditional designs into…

Progress Lighting Wins Five MarCom Awards

Progress Lighting has earned two platinum and two gold MarCom Awards as well as an honorable mention for excellence in Strategic Communications and Print Media categories. It is a first for the brand…
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4 Free Data Tools Necessary For a Strong Digital Marketing Campaign

Earlier this year, we outlined four easy steps to building a strong digital marketing strategy. Once you’ve established your web tools — your website, email list and social media platforms — it’s…

3 Takeaways from Fall 2018 High Point Market

The fall edition of High Point Market always feels like the end of the year, even though there are still two months left in it. All the new products are out, and retailers, interior designers and…
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