Recognizing the growing interest in Amish-crafted furniture, VIZTECH has developed a new resource, Amish Collective, to guide consumers to retailers that offer these products. The company, which has previously facilitated connections between builders and retailers, is now focusing on linking consumers directly with retail outlets. Amish Collective is a comprehensive online catalog of Amish furniture, aimed at assisting consumers in locating nearby stores that sell Amish furniture. Dave Troyer, founder of VIZTECH, states, “Our goal has always been to connect people with people. VIZTECH Furnitur ..read more

After a well-received imm cologne in January 2024, the next iteration of the Interior Business Event is set for January 12-16, 2025. Organizers plan to enhance the trade fair's established formats to deliver a more effective and engaging experience for exhibitors and trade visitors, fostering greater collaboration within the industry. The previous event, themed "Connecting Communities," facilitated networking and industry dialogue. The trade fair welcomed approximately 750 domestic and international exhibitors and 42,000 trade visitors from 129 countries, offering a platform for industry profe ..read more

The International Casual Furnishings Association Board of Directors has confirmed the future dates of its major trades shows at AmericasMart in Atlanta for the next three years. With the plan of offering four-day markets in both the summer and fall, the schedule consists of: 2025: July 14-17 and September 15-18  2026: July 13-16 and September 14-17 2027: July 12-15 and September 13-16. In addition, the Association leadership has created a balanced roster of special activities planned at the two markets this year that mark the second year of casual furnishings trade shows at AmericasMart ..read more

To further strengthen the company’s recently announced strategic evolution for its legacy brands, Hooker Furnishings has added three key sales leadership positions. Scot Kanaly joins as Vice President of Sales for Domestic Upholstery, William Doherty joins as Director of Business Development for Domestic Upholstery, and Rande LaBrecque has been named National Sales Manager for BOBO Intriguing Objects. The strategic appointments mark a significant step in the company’s evolution toward a whole-home focus. “As we move toward a broader, more integrated vision, we’re expanding and investing in our ..read more

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home remodeling and design, including project management software for industry professionals, released the Q2 2024 Houzz U.S. Renovation Barometer. The quarterly Barometer provides timely insights into the residential renovation industry, including expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the U.S. construction and architectural and design services sectors. More professionals anticipate business growth than declines in the second quarter of 2024, with the Expected Business Activity Indicator reaching 58 points for both sectors ..read more

The 53rd edition of CIFF Guangzhou recently wrapped up, witnessing a substantial increase in exhibitors and trade visitors, reflecting growth in international furniture trade engagement. The fair expanded its footprint to 850,000 square meters and welcomed 4,700 exhibitors, which is an 11.8% increase from the previous high in 2019. Additionally, the event saw 363,449 trade visitors, including 51,205 international attendees from 178 countries. Held at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, CIFF solidified its role as a significant global furniture fair and a key business and product research pla ..read more

The professional and student winners of the prestigious International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) 2024 Innovation+Design (I+D) juried competition were announced at the “Meet the Makers” Market reception held at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on April 13th. The finalists’ and winning projects will be on display at the Hall of Fame, 311 S. Hamilton, High Point, from 9 am-5pm during the Spring High Point Market. “In celebration of our 5th anniversary, we were happy to see a record number of designer-makers sharing their creative work with us this year,” stated David Blair, e ..read more

Wayfair Inc., the online destination for the home, announced the grand opening of its inaugural large-format Wayfair store is May 23, 2024 at 10 a.m. The Wayfair store, spanning 150,000 square feet, is located in Edens Plaza in Wilmette, Illinois. The store is a one stop shop for all things home - including furniture, home decor, housewares and home improvement products, for any style space or budget. It also has an onsite restaurant, The Porch. Event Details: Location: Edens Plaza - 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091 Date: May 23, 2024 at 10 a.m. Hours of Operation: Monday - Sat ..read more

The final details of the 2024 Midwest Furniture Show have been nailed down. The Show will kick-off Wednesday morning at the White Eagle Convention Center in Niles at 8 am. The heart of the Show will be Wednesday 8 am – 8 pm and Thursday 8 am to 5 pm. The Midwest Furniture Club is accepting applications for the limited available space, according to Allan Landau, who has spearheaded the furniture show for the last 5 years. “We’re back!” says Landau, “and this year, we have more new and fresh vendors than we have had in a while. It feels like the COVID years opened up a lot of opportunity for new ..read more

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