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.
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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.
Overstock Awarded Federal Contract For Commercial E-Marketplace Platform
Overstock has been awarded a U.S. government contract with the General Services Administration (GSA) as one of three online retailers providing business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce capabilities for federal agencies.
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.
Office Depot Appoints Scaglione Chief Financial Officer
Office Depot has appointed D. Anthony Scaglione as evp/chief financial officer, effective July 20, 2020. As CFO, Scaglione will report directly to CEO Gerry Smith and be a member of the executive committee.
Lamps Plus Reopens All Stores
With safety procedures in place, Lamps Plus has reopened all 36 of its stores, located in California, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Washington and Oregon.
At Home Looks To Rebound From Q1 Losses
COVID-19 drove At Home to first quarter losses, but the company stated that consumers are responding to store reopenings.
A Work In Progress
After nearly three months of working from home, it is a welcome relief to begin the first phase of a return to offices for the HomeWorld Business team.
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.
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 Reopening Atlanta, High Point And Las Vegas Campuses
With guidance from health and elected officials as well an epidemiologist, International Market Centers is reopening its campuses in Atlanta, High Point, NC, and Las Vegas with new safety procedures and operational protocols in place.
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.
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’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.