At the upcoming Fall High Point Market, buyers and designers who visit the Commerce & Design building can explore 40 showrooms, including two new additions, Padma’s Plantation, an outdoor furniture and accessories source, and Urban Chic, a supplier of furniture, artwork, lighting and textiles.
Ikea plans to open its new Indianapolis-area store at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 11.
TrendWatch, International Market Center’s trends forecast program, is returning to the High Point Market this fall, offering market attendees forward-thinking insight on consumer influences in the home furnishings industry.
Wayfair has launched Day of Delivery Tracking, a new feature that allows consumers to track the delivery of their furniture.
In a move to boost the service component of its business, the Ikea Group has signed a conditional agreement to acquire TaskRabbit, a company that provides consumers with independent contractors for everyday needs.
The Dallas Market Center has partnered with the Houston Furniture Bank for phase two of its DMC Cares Hurricane Relief Program. The company’s goal is to create $1 million in support for several organizations, including the Houston Furniture Bank, via financial and product donations for those impacted by the hurricane, and is encouraging its exhibitors and attendees to join the effort.
Lowe’s is launching two mobile apps using Apple’s new ARKit capabilities, Measured by Lowe’s and Envisioned by The Mine, to provide augmented reality designing options for consumers.
Hayneedle.com is collaborating with This Old House for the third annual Idea House, which this year is The Beach House at East Matunuck.
Lamps Plus will open its first store in Austin, TX, on September 29, which will bring the company’s store count to 39 across the U.S.
Target is positioning the marketing support for the launch of its Project 62 furnishings line.
