Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak is impacting businesses across the country. Here you'll find the latest developments, including event cancelations and postponements, larger impacts to the home furnishings and interior design industries, and solutions businesses are implementing to stay operational.
IMC: August Markets Will Be Showroom Only Due to COVID-19 Developments
International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that its August markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas will run as scheduled, but will be staged as showroom-only buying opportunities – with no tradeshow…
Houzz Barometer: Home Renovation Business Returns to Pre-COVID-19 Levels
Houzz Inc. has released the Q3 2020 Houzz Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction…
Precision Textiles Sells 10 Million Yards of Medical Grade Fabric
Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive, healthcare and home furnishings industries, has sold more than 10 million yards of its…
Register for Connected: Learn About the Technical Side of Lighting
Join us for the final installment of our successful Connected series of virtual panels with retailers and designers, where we've discussed various topics related to furniture, lighting and decor. Our…
IMC Implements 'Together Safely' Protocols for Reopening
International Market Centers (IMC) today released its “Together Safely” plan for reopening its buildings in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas and preparing for Summer 2020 markets given the COVID-19…
Candid Conversation with Sarreid COO Brad Cates: Legacy, Coronavirus & 2020 Catalogs
As home furnishings retailers and interior designers navigate this time of COVID-19, which has presented some significant challenges, Sarreid Ltd. has taken this time to grow its digital presence,…
IMC Survey: Retailers Look Toward Economic Recovery Amid COVID-19 Crisis
A new survey of the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries commissioned by International Market Centers (IMC) reveals that, while the COVID-19 crisis has significantly impacted all retail…
Webinar Shows COVID-19 Through the Eyes of Our Suppliers
Comm Collective and Furniture, Lighting & Decor Editor-in-Chief Diane Falvey came together for a conversation with some of furniture and lighting’s most respected suppliers about what they think…
Major Home Improvement Projects Continue During Coronavirus Pandemic, Houzz Study Finds
More than half of homeowners who were in the midst of a home renovation or design project when the coronavirus pandemic was declared on March 11, 2020, were able to continue with their renovations (…
Twin Star Home Donates Desks to High School and Transitional Education Students
In an effort to support students in need during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Florida-based home furnishings producer Twin Star Home donated 500 desks to Chicago-area Bolingbrook High School and the…