Cindy Hodnett

Executive Editor, Brand Development at BridgeTower Media

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Chicago’s Skyline Furniture expands manufacturing facility, eyes future growth

2 days ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Despite the economic uncertainty resulting from tariff discussions that has defined the first few months of 2025, numerous furniture manufacturers are not abandoning their strategies for growth. Skyline Furniture Manufacturing is one of the companies looking ahead.
New 'Sleep Report' Takes a Peek Into Consumers' Bedrooms, Reveals Sleep Habits

4 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Cindy Hodnett

Home furnishings retailer Ikea just released its latest Sleep Report and company officials said the research identifies Ikea as “one of the world’s most popular reproductive assistants,” among many other findings. Using the answers from more than 55,000 respondents, the mega-retailer estimates that 6 percent of babies globally and up to 10 percent in Middle Eastern countries, were “produced” on an Ikea bed or mattress.
Ikea asked 55,000 people what they were doing in their bedrooms; here’s what it found out

4 days ago | hometextilestoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Delft, Netherlands — Top 50 retailer Ikea just released its latest Sleep Report and company officials said the research identifies Ikea as “one of the world’s most popular reproductive assistants,” among many other findings. Using the answers from more than 55,000 respondents, the mega-retailer estimates that 6% of babies globally and up to 10% in Middle Eastern countries, were “produced” on an Ikea bed or mattress.
HFA looks at Trump’s first 100 days and impact on home furnishings industry

5 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

HIGH POINT — With more than 1,500 members representing more than 13,000 storefronts, the Home Furnishings Assn. has a sizable audience of retailers, many directly impacted by White House policies. Consequently, the organization has provided its membership with an overview of President Trump‘s first 100 days. In an article published today, HFA outlined key developments of Trump’s presidency thus far, as well as what those developments might mean for the home furnishings industry.
Is AI the New Trend Forecaster? Walmart's Fashion Team Says ‘Yes’

5 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Cindy Hodnett

The rate at which trends are introduced has been undergoing a major timing shift in recent years, and it is about to get a lot faster, at least at Walmart stores. A recent release on Walmart’s corporate website highlights how the mega-retailer is using artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI to gather global data and trends and aggregate the information for the company’s fashion team.
Is AI a new trend forecaster? Walmart says ‘yes’

6 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The rate at which trends are introduced has been undergoing a major timing shift in recent years, and it is about to get a lot faster, at least at Walmart stores. A recent news article on Walmart’s corporate website highlights how the mega-retailer is using artificial intelligence and generative AI to gather global data and trends and aggregate the information for the company’s fashion team.
Is AI a new trend forecaster? Walmart says ‘yes’

1 week ago | hometextilestoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Bentonville, Ark. — The rate at which trends are introduced has been undergoing a major timing shift in recent years, and it is about to get a lot faster, at least at Walmart stores. A recent news article on Walmart’s corporate website highlights how the mega-retailer is using artificial intelligence and generative AI to gather global data and trends and aggregate the information for the company’s fashion team.
Upholstery segment shows resilience, resolve in response to tariffs

1 week ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Manufacturers, retailers and designers replaced rhetorical question marks around the potential impact of tariffs with conversations about product introductions, Plan B strategies and a commonsense approach to geopolitical challenges at the recent High Point Market. Although the final tariff numbers for many U.S. trade partners are still up in the air, the buyers and sellers at market were “surprisingly upbeat,” according to several industry sources.
North Carolina’s Valdese Weavers addresses tariff concerns with an eye on upholstery buyers

1 week ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

One of the prevalent conversations at the spring High Point Market centered around concerns over the potential of tariffs on the fabric and leather categories as upholstery buyers begin placing their orders for fall introductions. North Carolina-based Valdese Weavers is ready to provide solutions, according to Patrick Shelton, senior vice president, sales and marketing.
City of Hope sets fundraising record with back-to-back $1M donations

1 week ago | hometextilestoday.com | Bill McLoughlin |Cindy Hodnett

High Point, N.C. — In a moment that will be talked about at the High Point Market for years to come Dr. Man Li Wong, chairman of Manwah Holdings concluded his speech accepting City of Hope‘s Spirit of Life Award by making a $1 million donation to the organization on behalf of his family. Moments later, fellow recipient Jay Schottenstein concluded his own acceptance speech by announcing the Schottenstein family would match the donation.