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3 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

Several independent retailers who attended the High Point Market said it was a successful market despite all the flux with tariffs and the supply chain. “Market is always a meaningful time to connect with our manufacturing partners—both to show appreciation for the work we’ve done together and to start building what’s next,” said Michelle Vainberg, New York-based ABC Carpet & Home’s head of furniture.

4 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Joanne Friedrick

NEW YORK — Online marketplace 1stDibs is celebrating its Paris flea market roots with a video campaign that commemorates its 25 years in business. The film, “On the Road at 25,” follows Anthony Barzilay Freund, editorial director and director of fine art at 1stDibs, through a series of visits with selected sellers and designers in Paris, London and New York who participate in the 1stDibs platform. The luxury marketplace, which launched in 2000, was initially inspired by a trip to Paris.

4 days ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Jennifer Marks

CERNOBBIO, Italy – Proposte will stick with its May timing in 2026 and has extended its venue contract through 2028. Next year’s expo for furnishing fabrics, curtains, trimmings and wallcoverings will take place from May 5-7 and will return to its long-time home at Villa Erba exhibition and trade center. At the close of the 32nd annual edition last week, Proposte also announced its new president: Marco Parravicini, CEO of Parà, a historical textile company now in its third generation.

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.

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.