Allison Zisko

1 week ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Allison Zisko

Story highlights:Seldens acquires Schoenfeld Interiors in Bellevue. Showroom to reopen under Seldens in September with updated design. Acquisition preserves Schoenfeld client orders and designer relationships. New location offers improved visibility and shopping experience. BELLEVUE, Wash. — Seldens Designer Home Furnishings, a fourth-generation Puget Sound retailer, has purchased longtime Bellevue retailer Schoenfeld Interiors for an undisclosed sum.

1 week ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Allison Zisko

The American Lighting Association has a new president and CEO. Jon Melchi, an experienced leader in association management, public policy and business development, is its new chief. Melchi succeeds Larry Lauck, who retired earlier this year. Laurie Gross has been serving as interim president and CEO. Most recently, Melchi served as executive director of the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio.

1 week ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Allison Zisko

Howard Elliott has introduced a wide range of new, in-stock products across its entire catalog (photo courtesy of Howard Elliott) CHICAGO — The Howard Elliott Collection is reporting good results from its newly revamped website. Its new digital platform provides access to real-time inventory, order-tracking, enhanced imagery and more.

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Allison Zisko

JoyJolt, a glassware and kitchenware provider, has acquired Cooluli, a company that makes mini portable fridges, from Lisse Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition expands JoyJolt‘s portfolio to small appliances and JoyJolt’s parent company, MM Products, into lifestyle-oriented product categories, the company said in a release. JoyJolt is a family-owned, Brooklyn-based company founded in 2014 whose motto is to find joy in the everyday.

1 week ago | designerstoday.com | Allison Zisko

Interior designer, antique collector and Odette owner Laura Vogtle has opened a new store, her second, here in Birmingham, Ala. Called Odette, the 7,000 square-foot shop is filled with furniture from Lee Industries and other brands; accessories and candles; and plenty of vintage merchandise. “It’s very heavy on antiques and accessories,” Vogtle said during a conversation at High Point Market last month.