The year 2016 is expected to remain strong for the interior design industry. [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#22a8d8″]A[/dropcap]ccording to the Interior Design 2015/16 Outlook and State of the Industry Report,…
The Art of Building Rapport
In retail today, connecting with the customer on a personal level is more important than ever. [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#1e73be”]S[/dropcap]omewhere in the midst of every sales model, you will…
Tips For A Good Houzz Profile
[dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#ff6600″]M[/dropcap]any lighting showrooms have customers walk in weekly with a page they’ve printed out from the Web site Houzz.com, asking where they could buy a particular…
Replacement Lamp Shade Fall Collection
It’s the most time-consuming product category a lighting showroom can sell, but stores that cater to the replacement shade business find it to be worthwhile.
High Point Market Stand-Outs
The recent fall Market was rife with fresh materials, patterns, and unexpected designs. Metallic sheen, nature themes, and Mid-Century Modern inspiration were some of the style ideas that came…
Dallas Market Announces Guest Speakers For January Market
Celebrity Guest Speakers Featured at January Dallas Market The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will host celebrity guest speakers including Rebecca and Sharrah Robeson, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Kelli Ellis,…
MAISON&OBJET to be Held as Scheduled in Paris
MAISON&OBJET to be Held as Scheduled in Paris Following the terrorist attacks that took place in November, there was concern industry-wide whether MAISON&OBJET would take place as usual in January.…
Surya Raises $75K for School Lunch Program
Surya Raises $75,000 for School Lunch Program Thousands of children in rural India will receive food and an education for an entire year thanks to a generous donation from Calhoun,…
Randall Whitehead To Be Guest Speaker for Lightovation
The Dallas Market Center has named lighting designer and author Randall Whitehead as the featured guest speaker for Lightovation, the recently renamed Dallas International Lighting Show, to be held January…
KBIS to Highlight Outdoor Living at January Show
Meeting the consumer demand for decorative outdoor living spaces, the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will introduce a new Outdoor Products area at the 2016 show, January 19-21…
