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Trade Tensions
When news broke in September that a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports would go into effect almost immediately, and on Jan. 1, 2019, that number would jump to 25 percent, a collective groan was…
George Revington Receives AHFA Distinguished Service Award
George Revington, retired President and Chief Operating Officer of Home Meridian International (HMI) and retired Chief Operating Officer of Hooker Furniture, has received the American Home…
Top 3 Insights from the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
Each year, Houzz.com surveys homeowners who have completed or recently completed a bathroom renovation to get a glimpse of who they are and what they want from their bathrooms. This year's 2018…
American Home Furnishings Alliance Elects 2019 Officers
Gat Caperton, CEO of Gat Creek Furniture in Berkeley Springs, WV, was elected 2019 Chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Board of Directors during the organization’s 2018 annual…
Amy Hornby Promoted to Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Director
The 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, and Emerald Expositions today announced the promotion of Amy Hornby to KBIS Show Director…
5 Digital Marketing YouTube Channels to Check Out
As a small business owner in 2018, there’s no shortage of new things you can learn when it comes to your digital marketing strategy. But you can only read so much in a day, and sifting through…
Seattle Sample Sale to Benefit Gift For Life
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole charitable organization, today announced that Diana Park’s Seattle Sample Sale, taking place through the end of the year, will be the final edition…
What Retailers Can Learn from Room & Board's Workplace Culture
Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work named Room & Board the fourth best retail workplace in the U.S. Through a survey of 665 employees (out of the 868 employees), the company, founded in 1980…
Capital Lighting Rolls Out Second Volume of Designer’s Choice Style Guide
Capital Lighting has unveiled the latest volume of their style guide, Designer’s Choice. Featuring top trends and design advice from renowned interior designers such as Stacy Garcia, Lonni Paul,…
Legrand Introduces Smart Lighting From the Radiant Collection
Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and network infrastructure solutions, today introduced Smart Lighting from the radiant® collection. Demonstrating Legrand’s continued commitment to…