The High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) will honor Varaluz/Varaluz Casa, Monique Nicole and The Design Besties with Diversity Advocacy Alliance Awards during High Point Market next month. Varaluz/Varaluz Casa will receive the Open Arms Award, awarded for inclusivity and hospitality towards all showroom visitors regardless of race, gender or orientation. This award also recognizes the High Point Market exhibitor’s commitment to supporting diversity

– Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the judges for the 36th ARTS Awards, taking place in Dallas on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Hilton Anatole Hotel. The ARTS Awards, presented annually during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, celebrates preeminent manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, product designers, and sales representatives. The distinguished judges will choose winners based on submissions, which may include ex

WizCommerce, an AI-powered sales and ecommerce platform for wholesale distributors, has secured $8 million in Series A funding, led by Peak XV Partners. The company aims to replace outdated tools like spreadsheets and fax machines with an AI-first operating system for wholesale. Already used by 700+ reps and 300K buyers across home décor, furniture, textiles, and gifts, WizCommerce is doubling down on AI with tools like Kai (AI sales assistant) and WizStudio (AI lifestyle ima

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announce the finalists for the 36th ARTS Awards, the premier awards program dedicated to the home industry, taking place Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole. A committee of industry experts has evaluated and ranked hundreds of nominations to determine the list of finalists. The finalists will next submit materials for judging in the fall, by a separate panel of industry experts, and award recipien

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that nominations are officially open for the 36th ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to the home industry excellence and achievement. “Nominating an exceptional company or designer for the ARTS Awards is open to all,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “These nominations spotlight the most innovative and influential ind

The Howard Elliott Collection, Inc., a leading manufacturer/importer of Home Décor products,announced the launch of its new, B2B website...

– Jul 30, 2025 – Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announces the ARTS Awards committee and nominating panel for the 36th ARTS Awards, the premier awards program dedicated to the home industry, taking place Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole. The ARTS Awards committee consists of three industry professionals charged with overseeing the nomination and selection of the ARTS Awards, including the categories of Academy of Achievement

– Jul 30, 2025 – Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announces the ARTS Awards committee and nominating panel for the 36th ARTS Awards, the premier awards program dedicated to the home industry, taking place Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole. The ARTS Awards committee consists of three industry professionals charged with overseeing the nomination and selection of the ARTS Awards, including the categories of Academy of Achievement

The Howard Elliott Collection, Inc., a leading manufacturer/importer of Home Décor products, announced the launch of its new, B2B website www.howardelliott.com. The new platform, powered by WizCommerce, is designed to provide a more user-friendly and efficient experience for its customers, offering enhanced features and resources to streamline operations and foster stronger partnerships. The newly redesigned website has a modern and intuitive interface, making it easier for b

Pictured left to right: Frederick Rayner; Jana Hawley, Dean at UNT; David Gebhart; Jiyoung Kim, Associate Dean at UNT DALLAS, TX — May 5, 2025 — David Gebhart, co-owner, co-founder, and creative CEO behind leading home décor brands Global Views, Studio A Home – a Global Views Company, and WilliamDScott.com, has been recognized with a prestigious award as a Distinguished Legacy Member of the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism presented by Dean Jana Hawley a