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Schumacher knows how designers shop

Schumacher & Co. CEO Timur Yumusaklar and creative director Dara Caponigro sit down with DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter to discuss the 135-year-old heritage brand’s expansion of its physical footprint in Charlotte and beyond.

Wayfair announces grand opening date for first large-format store

Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W), one of the world’s largest destinations for the home, today announced the grand opening of its inaugural large-format Wayfair store is May 23, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Two interactive design-oriented exhibits debuting at American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame

The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame is opening two new interactive, design-oriented exhibits during the April 13-17 High Point Market that will be permanent features of the new building, which opened its doors for the first time in April 2023.

Hooker Furnishings appoints Caroline Hipple to Chief Creative Officer & Jeff Behmer to Executive VP of Merchandising

The two positions support the company’s newly announced strategic evolution for its legacy brands – Bradington-Young, Hooker Furniture, HF Custom, M, Sunset West, and BOBO Intriguing Objects.

Gift For Life issues statement in response to killing of World Central Kitchen relief workers

WCK sends teams and aid where they are desperately needed, which is quite often into harm’s way, so while this type of danger is not unknown to WCK, Chef Jose Andres has announced the suspension of WCK’s relief efforts in Gaza. 

Snubbed by Architectural Digest: The struggle of the American artisan

Gerald Olesker of ADG Lighting discusses a recent dispute with Architectural Digest’s cover story featuring the home of actress Sofia Vergara, which kicked off an industry-wide conversation over attribution. But the story spans beyond AD not giving proper attribution. The story is about what happens after: how it affects Main Street USA.

New research: impact of extreme weather conditions on interior design

American Society of Interior Designers Releases Collaborative
Design Research Brief with Chemical Insights Research Institute

Creative Accents announces new collaboration with artist, Parker Heath, at Spring High Point Market

Creative Accents capsule collection with PAR KER made will debut their newest collaboration at Thayer Coggin, starting on April 13-17, 2024.

Luxury brand Global Views announces new collaboration with celebrity designer, Jennifer Farrell going into April High Point Market

The Jennifer Farrell for Global Views licensed collection will feature a world of designs within 20 product categories.

Design Magic: Tamara Day shares styling techniques for homes, retail and TV

Tamara Day, host of Magnolia Network’s top hit show Bargain Mansions, knows how to mix furniture and accessories to create stunning rooms on showroom floors, in customers’ homes or on her Bargain Mansions TV show.