Author Archives: Chitralekha Banerjee
Resource Furniture launches new showroom in Seattle
Resource Furniture, one of the leading providers of transforming, multi-purpose and space-maximizing furniture, is pleased to announce the launch of its showroom located in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Now open by appointment and to the public, this …
AHFA Foundation awards Four Grants for 2021
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation awarded $44,000 in grants for 2021, with a focus on scholarships for training and academic programs to support the industry. The Furniture Foundation was established in 1948 to fund research and educational …
IMC announces AWAY, MALLEABLE and VERVE as TrendWatch themes
International Market Centers’ (IMC) has recently announced that its celebrated TrendWatch will explore three all-new trends – AWAY, MALLEABLE and VERVE – through introductions by High Point Market exhibitors in an immersive experience that is expanded for Fall 2021 with …
Ashley for the Arts to felicitate Bob Kierlin and Mary Burrichter
Ashley for the Arts will recognize Bob Kierlin and Mary Burrichter with their prestigious “Patron of the Arts” award on Friday, August 13, on the main stage, before Kip Moore’s performance at 8:00 PM. The Patron of the Arts award …
IKEA enters a new product category with STARKVIND
IKEA continues the journey towards providing solutions that enable people to purify the air in their homes. Aiming to combine high performing air purifying solutions with design and technology, IKEA is stepping into the air category of IKEA Home smart …
La-Z-Boy announces fiscal 2022 first-quarter conference call
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) will report its fiscal 2022 first-quarter results after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, and will hold its quarterly investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time …
Groundbreaking innovations abound at theMART
All systems are a go for a strong and vibrant NeoCon 2021, October 4- 6 at theMART in Chicago. The definitive gathering place and educational hub for the commercial design industry, the show is a launchpad for the latest product …
Revisions Proposed for STURDY Act
A surprising coalition including IKEA along with Parents Against Tip-overs (PAT), Consumer Reports, the Consumer Federation of America and KID (Kids in Danger) jointly submitted proposed changes to the STURDY Act last week for Senate consideration. AHFA’s Vice President of …
ICFA Awards Gala to celebrate 2020 and 2021
The International Casual Furnishings Association will host its annual Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, September 22, at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, marking the opportunity to recognize outstanding performances in the current year as well as 2020. The 2020 event …
Betty Baker and Megan Molling from Ashley wins Step Ahead Awards
The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will recognize Betty Baker and Megan Molling of Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) with the STEP Ahead Award in its ninth annual edition. The STEP Ahead …
