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The US Outdoor Furniture Market to Exceed US$5.0 Billion by 2017
May.07,2013
Furniture industry in the US, over the years, has exhibited a vibrant growth pattern, and factors such as consumer disposable income, construction activity, new housing starts and state of the economy primarily drive gains for the manufacturers of household furniture. Rising concept of outdoor living, particularly lavish outdoor living spaces, comfortable seating and elaborate lighting propel theRead More + -
Easter Bunny Keeps Frugality in Mind This Year
May.07,2013
Americans will celebrate Easter in style and on budget this year according to NRF’s Easter Spending Survey conducted by BIGinsight. Keeping cost and their shopping list in mind, the average person celebrating Easter will spend approximately $145.13 on candy, decor, apparel and food, flat with last year’s $145.28. Total spending will reach an estimated $17.2 billion.Read More + -
Emerging Trends in Global Markets May 2013
May.07,2013
Our aim is to create a healthy balance between promotions for traditional holidays, seasonal changes, cultural events, and lifestyle trends.Read More + -
Leading Companies Gather at 27th JINHAN FAIR
Apr.09,2013
The 27thJinhan Fair for Home & Gifts will open on April 21 at the Poly World Trade Center Expo in Guangzhou. Invitations have been sent to 200,000 buyers from 160 countries and regions, and the number of pre-registered buyers has made a new record, a 37.6% year-on-year growth. Buyers from the United States, Germany, Hong Kong, and Australia have maintained relatively high registration rates, while the numberRead More + -
Three Ways Photos Help YOUR BUSINESS
Apr.07,2013
Note: I am very pleased to bring you this insightful guest blog entry written by Robyn M. Perrin, co-owner of Focal Flame Photography of Madison, WI. Imagine your favorite childhood storybook. Now try to picture it without any illustrations. Not the same, iRead More + -
Style stays hot in home office, entertainment
Apr.07,2013
HIGH POINT - European contemporary is not only hot in bedroom and dining. For years, it has also had a presence in office and home entertainment, categories that continue to help drive business for some resources.Read More + -
Emerald green: the colour of 2013
Apr.06,2013
The announcement of emerald as Pantone Colour of the YearRead More + -
Easter spending to be flat
Apr.06,2013
WASHINGTON ― The National Retail Federation reported that the average person celebrating Easter this year will spend about $145.13 on candy, décor, apparel and foodRead More + -
Dining Room Decorations Suitable For Easter
Apr.05,2013
Once the frosts of the early months of the year have subsided and spring has started to get into swing, thoughts often turn to renewal and redecoration.Read More + -
Colour Psychology: Using Green in Interiors
Apr.05,2013
Well, it’s that time again! Time to welcome back the fabulous applied colour psychology expert that is Karen Haller. Karen and I started our Colour Psychology column exactly two years ago to the day and I am happy to report that the posts are still as popular as they were when we started. I know that colour is a pretty tricky thing to get right and many of us lack confidence when incorporating it iRead More +