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This last year has been for assessing… and pivoting… and assessing again… and pivoting again. Coronavirus and all that came with it pretty much dominated our lives and our business decisions. While…
IMC Webinar Series Addresses Diversity in Retail
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that it will present a series of four hour-long webinars highlighting diversity and inclusion issues impacting retail. The series, which debuts on Feb. 1…
Home Furnishings Association Names 2021 Officers
The North American Home Furnishings Association (HFA) held its annual membership meeting Thursday, January 21. Usually, members would meet for breakfast at the January Las Vegas Furniture Market, but…
The State of Home Improvement Spending in 2020
Last month, we discussed the shortcomings that people are finding in their homes as they continue to spend more time there. Many people want more space, nicer kitchens, outdoor space, and dedicated…
How Augmented Reality Can Enhance Your E-Commerce User Experience
The coronavirus pandemic has made consumers more judicious about leaving their homes, which means e-commerce is more important now than ever before. Consumers are shopping with purpose, often doing…
Kohler@Home Series Offers Two Days of Virtual Education
Kohler Co., a global leader in the kitchen and bath design industry, has announced that on February 2-3 it will host its first-ever Kohler@Home, a two-day digital event that will debut never-…
IDS, SFC Team Up for Sustainable Designer of the Year Award
The Interior Design Society (IDS) and Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) have once again partnered for the Sustainable Design Designer of the Year Award. After working together for several years,…
7 Tips for Considering E-commerce at Retail
With more than a year of consumers adapting to purchasing online and delivery or curbside pickup as a result of COVID-19, if you haven’t yet added e-commerce, now is the time to be considering this…
Kitchen Storage Tops Wish List in Houzz Kitchen 2021 Trends Report
Kitchen storage is a priority item in home renovations, according to the 2021 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. The survey of more than 2,000 U.S. homeowners using Houzz who are in the midst of, are…
ICFA Names Karen Brams to Chair Retail Council
Karen Brams, President of Island Living & Patio in West Palm Beach, FL, is serving as the 2021 Chair of the International Casual Furnishings Association Retail Council following four years as a…