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Design Coaching Center: Social Media Marketing, Designer Survey
I work with interior designers every day in our interior design consulting business, Pearl Collective, and when the topic of social media comes up, designers are either nailing it or they hate it.…
Pinnacle Awards Entry Deadline Extended to August 3
Are you planning on entering the 2023 Pinnacle Awards? The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) announced they have extended the 2023 Pinnacle Awards entry deadline to August 3.
To be…
Weathering a Challenging Economy: Retail Guide
Inflation continues to be a widespread concern for businesses and consumers as we head further into 2023. According to an October 2022 survey by Deloitte, more than 70 percent of consumers at that…
Houzz Barometer: Professionals Anticipate Growth in Q3
Houzz Inc. has released the Q3 2023 Houzz U.S. Renovation Barometer. The Barometer tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the U.S…
ANDMORE: Casual Market Atlanta Exceeds Expectations
The inaugural Casual Market Atlanta exceeded buyer and seller expectations for its debut, July 10-13, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta, according to ANDMORE. The first Casual Market featured an elevated…
AHFA Names 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Three influential industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 15 during High Point Market. Joining the current 131 members of the Hall of Fame are…
ICFA Reveals 2023 Design Excellence Winners
Ten manufacturers of outdoor home furnishings and accessories have been recognized for their outstanding product designs, the International Casual Furnishings Association has announced.
From among…
STORIS Launches New Credit Card Integration Payment System
STORIS, the leading provider of modern retail software solutions to the home furnishings industry, has re-engineered its Integrated Credit Card Processing Solution for furniture and appliance…
AHFA Awards 2023 Grants
The American Home Furnishings Alliance Furniture Foundation has announced that it has awarded $61,000 in grants for 2023. The Furniture Foundation was established in 1948 to fund research and…
ArchLight Summit Partners with IALD Education Trust
ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has announced a partnership with the International Association…