Anne Flynn Wear

North Carolina

Associate Editor at Furniture Today

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WithIt speaker addresses the many sides of mentoring

1 day ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

KANSAS CITY – Nora Gomez, the president of NGG: Next Generation Growth, a retail strategy and executive coaching consultancy, shared her thoughts about mentorship during the WithIt Annual Conference this week in Kansas City. Gomez is known internationally as a transformational leader of high-performing teams and is a passionate leader, coach and mentor to people both inside and outside of the home furnishings industry. “Mentoring can mean so many things,” Gomez told the audience.
WithIt panel shares advice on how to survive, thrive

2 days ago | designerstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

An expert panel during the WithIt Leadership Conference this week in Kansas City, Mo., offered advice on how to survive and thrive during the many challenges of the current year. Panelists included Amy Finley from Finton Design, Becky Greene from Furnitureland South, Caroline Hipple from HB2 Resources and Suzie Roberts from Glen Raven/Sunbrella.
WithIt panel shares advice on how to survive, thrive

2 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

KANSAS CITY – An expert panel during the WithIt Leadership Conference this week in Kansas City, Mo., offered advice on how to survive and thrive during the many challenges of the current year. Panelists included Amy Finley from Finton Design, Becky Greene from Furnitureland South, Caroline Hipple from HB2 Resources and Suzie Roberts from Glen Raven/Sunbrella.
Jaipur Living’s Asha Chaudhary: Goal is to protect art of handmade rugs

3 days ago | designerstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

President and CEO of Jaipur Living Asha Chaudhary is the second generation of her family, along with her sister Archana and other siblings, to run the family business. Her father, N.K. Chaudhary, started Jaipur Rugs in 1978 based on principles of dignity and fairness. Over the years, he created opportunities for more than 40,000 artisans, many from marginalized communities in India.
Global Views adds Surya, Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams to LV Design Center showroom

4 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

LAS VEGAS – Home furnishings brands Surya and Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams will join sister company Global Views at the Las Vegas Market next month. “Having Surya and Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams come together with Global Views is a testament to the power of industry leaders uniting to create a premier design destination on the West Coast,” said Scott Eckman, Andmore president.
Introducing new colorful, sustainable rug collections for spring | The Rug Report

4 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

This week’s report brings new rug collections from SHIIR, Layered and Happy Rugs. **************************The Soucie Horner Design Collective, an international lifestyle brand, has debuted its SHIIR Rugs‘ Innovation Collection for Spring 2025. “At SHIIR, we approach rug design with a designer’s eye – balancing form, function and feeling in every piece,” said Shea Soucie, co-founder of SHIIR Rugs and principal of the Soucie Horner Design Collective.
Myriad Software co-founder: Don’t let tech scare you | Tech Watch

4 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

35 years after co-founding Myriad Software, Carolyn Crowley said she is happy to see more women in leadership roles in both the home furnishings and tech industries. Crowley received the 2025 Visionary Award from WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, during the WOW Awards ceremony at the April High Point Market. The award recognizes a woman of achievement whose insight and actions have significantly impacted the home and furnishings industries.
The goal for Jaipur Living's Asha Chaudhary is to protect the art of handmade rugs

5 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

Current president and CEO of Jaipur Living, Asha Chaudhary, is the second generation of her family, along with her sister Archana and other siblings, to run the family business. Her father, N.K. Chaudhary started Jaipur Rugs in 1978 based on principles of dignity and fairness. Over the years, he created opportunities for more than 40,000 artisans, many from marginalized communities in India.
Williams-Sonoma Inc. acquires Dormify intellectual property

1 week ago | hfndigital.com | Anne Flynn Wear

SAN FRANCISCO - Williams-Sonoma Inc. has acquired the intellectual property of Dormify, an e-commerce site tailored to college students and young adults seeking curated, space-saving home solutions, for an undisclosed sum. "The acquisition of Dormify's intellectual property aligns with our strategy to build and acquire brands that meet customers at every stage of life across various aesthetics," said Laura Alber, President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma Inc. acquires Dormify intellectual property

1 week ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

SAN FRANCISCO – Williams-Sonoma Inc. has acquired the intellectual property of Dormify, an e-commerce site tailored to college students and young adults seeking curated, space-saving home solutions, for an undisclosed sum. “The acquisition of Dormify’s intellectual property aligns with our strategy to build and acquire brands that meet customers at every stage of life across various aesthetics,” said Laura Alber, President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.