50-year industry veteran Jeff Young departs Markor
After 14 years working in various positions for Markor International Home Furnishings, industry veteran Jeff Young has stepped down from his most recent leadership role …
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Decorating Den Interiors honors top sales achievers
Decorating Den Interiors franchisees across the United States and Canada continued solid sales results with two of its top U.S. franchisees having their best year …
AICO promotes Gabriel Duran to VP of marketing
Amini Innovation Corp. has promoted Gabriel Duran to vice president of marketing. AICO, a luxury home furnishings source based in Pico Rivera, California, said Duran …
A successful design firm needs the power of people
Two emails — one personal and one professional — recently popped into my inboxes. In some ways, they couldn’t have been more different, but both …
Our House Designs names Eric Graham CEO
Industry veteran Eric Graham has been named CEO of upper-end upholstery manufacturer Our House Designs. It’s a new position for the company. Graham joins the …
Industry veteran Ken Taylor dies at age 89
Industry veteran Kenneth David Taylor died Jan. 7 in Oklahoma City. He was 89. Taylor spent his entire career in the home decor industry. He and …
AICO promotes David Koehler to president
Amini Innovation Corp. has promoted David Koehler to president, succeeding Martin Ploy, who recently retired from the luxury home furnishings producer. Koehler has 28 years …
Elissa Grayer to lead ASID’s New York Metro Chapter
The American Society of Interior Designers’ New York Metro Chapter has announced its board of directors for 2023. Six new members have joined the board, …
ISFD renames student scholarship to honor Tom Conley
In honor of Tom Conley’s dedication to the home furnishings industry, the International Society of Furniture Designers is changing the name of its annual student …
IFDA honors 16 students as 2022 Rising Stars of design
The International Furnishings and Design Association’s Carolinas Chapter held its 10th anniversary Night of Luminaries & Rising Stars recently, celebrating outstanding design students from colleges …