New High Point Market Schedule Wins Support
Three industry associations joined the High Point Market Authority in support of its new three-period safe attendance plan for the fall market running October 13 to 21.
Home Décor
West Elm, Steelcase Debut Consumer Furniture Line
Steelcase and West Elm have expanded their contract interiors partnership to now include a selection of retail products available to consumers on WestElm.com.
Perigold Adds New Upscale Furniture Brands
Perigold, a Wayfair site for luxury home furnishings and decor, has brought in almost 100 new designer home brands to its selection, including Visual Comfort, Bernhardt Design, Simon Pearce, Farmhouse Pottery and House of Rohl.
Home Office Lifestyle Trends Accelerated As Pandemic Spread
The home and small office furniture segment is going through a metamorphosis of sorts, one that has been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. but that has its roots in consumer lifestyle transitions and professional workstyle transformations that have been progressing for a generation.
Bestar-Bush Adding Staff To Meet Rising Demand
The merger of Bestar and Bush Industries occurred in time for the combined enterprise to address a market aligning with its core competencies, including e-commerce and product development, and ready to tap key product categories, including the home office furniture segment, such that the company anticipates adding 30 to 40 employees to its workforce in the coming weeks, said Mark Weppner, svp/marketing, design and engineering for the company.
Pacific Coast Lighting Adds Otis Floor Lamp
Pacific Coast Lighting is introducing a variety of styles among its summer introductions that reflect design trends from provincial and classic to mid-century and glam.
Walker Edison Appoints McKenna President
As it continues pursuing a growth agenda, Walker Edison has named Joana McKenna president, effective immediately. McKenna reports directly to Brad Bonham, the company’s CEO.
ShopZio Exciting IMC_di Development
Buyer activity and sales levels have been gaining on ShopZio, a B2B digital marketplace powered by IMC_di, International Market Centers stated.
IMC Highlights Summer Las Vegas Market Features
The 15th anniversary Summer Las Vegas Market, rescheduled to run August 30 to September 3, will feature the grand opening of The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, a 315,000-square-foot exposition facility that will house the market’s gift and home temporaries, in addition to more than 4,300 furniture, home décor and gift resources in 5.4 million square feet.
Humanscale Adds Hub For Inspiration
Humanscale is launching a new virtual destination featuring showroom tours, product announcements, a library of video content and an inspiration gallery.
HPMA Releases Style Report, Recruits Next Style Spotters
The High Point Market Authority has released its style report for Summer/Fall 2020, and is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Style Spotters team.
IMC Touts High Point Virtual Market Participation
The first-ever International Market Centers High Point Virtual Market Experience ended on a high note last week with record engagement, the company stated.
Las Vegas Market Accepting First Look Trends Submissions
Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary First Look trends program.
Lamps Plus Names Linstone COO
Lamps Plus has promoted Clark Linstone, who this month marked his 30-year employment anniversary with the company, to COO.
Buybuy Baby Launches Design Squad Service
Buybuy Baby is launching Design Squad, a one-stop shop for nursery design and inspiration, in partnership with its sister brand Decorist, an online interior design company. Both companies are subsidiaries of Bed Bath & Beyond.
Twin Star Donates Desks In COVID-19 Crisis
To support homebound students in need during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Twin Star Home has donated 500 desks to Chicago-area Bolingbrook High School and the Secondary Transition Experience Program, both part of the Valley View School District.
IMC White Paper Reveals Retail Reopening Sentiments
A survey of the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries commissioned by International Market Centers has determined that, although the COVID-19 crisis has affected all retail sales across the U.S., store owners and operators are looking toward reopening and recovery, and expressing a near-term need for new products.
Two’s Company Supports Retailers With New Sales Platform
Two’s Company has launched a direct-to-consumer platform in partnership with its retailers in an effort to help boost business amid the pandemic. The new hybrid platform can be found at www.shoptwoscompany.com.
IMC’s High Point Virtual Market Starts Week Three
In its second week, High Point Virtual Market gave the furniture industry access to programming, product discovery and a sense of community as they have dealt with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to host International Market Centers.
Keter Adapts Production To Manufacture Face Shields
Keter North America, a global manufacturer of outdoor furniture and a range of leisure and storage products, has recently begun production of high-quality, reusable face shields at its plants in Anderson, Indiana, and Milton, Ontario, Canada. Both facilities have the capacity to produce about 50,000 face shields a week.