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IMC Closes AmericasMart, Atlanta Convention Center and ADAC to Public
In line with the City of Atlanta Executive Order for residents to shelter in place and non-essential businesses to temporarily close, International Market Centers (IMC) will fully comply with the…
Dallas Market Center Closes Temporarily
In response to the order issued by Dallas County for residents to shelter-in-place and for non-essential businesses to cease operations, Dallas Market Center is closing its doors temporarily. This is…
9 Ways to Organize and Lift Spirits During the Coronavirus Crisis
With the coronavirus news seeping in to our news feed and inbox, canceling all that we enjoy in life — sports, travel, networking, engaging with friends and family, not to mention a night out on the…
Coping with Coronavirus: Retailers, Designers & Manufacturers Share Business Insights
While coronavirus is currently causing a disruption for everyone in the home furnishings industry, at some point, it will subside, and life and businesses will return, homes will be built and…
How Are You Handling Business During the Coronavirus Crisis? We Want Your Input
The coronavirus outbreak is impacting businesses across the country. Furniture, Lighting & Decor wants to know what solutions interior designers and home furnishings and lighting retailers are…
NeoCon Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
After consultation with leaders and partners within the commercial design industry, theMART has decided canceling NeoCon 2020 is the best course of action considering the on-going COVID-19 outbreak…
ICFA Leadership Monitoring Changing Coronavirus Conditions
The International Casual Furnishings Association reports that they are monitoring the changing conditions of the coronavirus with respect to the ICFA Preview Show and Casual Market Chicago scheduled…
ITA Announces New Spring 2020 Showtime Dates
In response to the ever-evolving state of the home furnishings industry related to the coronavirus situation, the International Textile Alliance (ITA) has moved the dates of its upcoming spring…
Woodard Outdoor Furniture Lends Support to Coronavirus Crisis with Mask Production
Woodard-CM, LLC, a subsidiary of Litex Industries, Ltd, has converted part of the sewing capacity at its Owosso, MI outdoor furniture factory to the manufacture of non-N95 face masks primarily for…
HD Expo + Conference Cancels May Event
The HD Expo + Conference, scheduled for May 5-7 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas has been canceled, according to a statement on the event website. The statement attributed the cancelation to travel…