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Somfy Announces Smart Shade Integration with the Brilliant Smart Home System

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Home automation, Technology, Science and technology, Window blind, Somfy, Usability, Articles

Brilliant is the first affordable in-wall control system that simplifies the way that people interact with their smart homes and unifies control of a wide variety of popular smart home devices.

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  • Brilliant is the first affordable in-wall control system that simplifies the way that people interact with their smart homes and unifies control of a wide variety of popular smart home devices.
  • "We're excited to partner with Brilliant to offer easy and affordable new ways for Somfy customers to control their smart homes and properties," said Alex Keichinger, Product Marketing for Connected Solutions at Somfy.
  • "At Brilliant, our mission is to make smart home living accessible, affordable, and effortless for as many people as possible," said Aaron Emigh, Co-Founder, and CEO of Brilliant.
  • Easy-to-Use Control System: Brilliant improves smart home accessibility/usability by offering a variety of convenient ways to control and automate Somfy motorized shades and blinds, and other smart home devices.

Mila: An Intelligent Way to Date

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Mila, Window blind

Users will be prompted to enter their birth details and preferences to factor into the Mila algorithm.

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  • Users will be prompted to enter their birth details and preferences to factor into the Mila algorithm.
  • Mila's compatibility prediction can also help describe where the blinds spots will be in a relationship and how to overcome them.
  • This feature allows the Mila members to meet their match, connect, chat and get the conversation started.
  • Instead of swiping purely based on looks or the usual checkboxes, Mila's algorithm can help you make an intelligent decision on who you might want to spend time with," saysShreya Wadhwani.

Blink Blinds + Glass, an ODL Company, Introduces New Website

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Windows, Visual arts, Matter, Goods economics), Furnishings, Home automation, Window blind, Studio glass, Glass, Door

b'ZEELAND, Mich., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ODL , Inc. (ODL), a leading building products supplier of decorative and clear doorglass and entry treatments, unveils a new digital experience for the Blink Blinds + Glass brand with a new website.

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  • b'ZEELAND, Mich., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ODL , Inc. (ODL), a leading building products supplier of decorative and clear doorglass and entry treatments, unveils a new digital experience for the Blink Blinds + Glass brand with a new website.
  • "Once consumers understand what blinds between glass are, they are excited to have the discussion on how to incorporate them into their home.
  • Over 75 years later, the company offers products designed to build value into the home under the following brands: ODL, Blink Blinds + Glass, Western Reflections and Kenyon\'s Glass.
  • Product offerings include decorative and clear doorglass; enclosed blinds; custom decorative glass for windows, doors and transoms; and doorglass frames.

Gotcha Covered to expand franchise to Sugar Land, Texas

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Interior design, Windows, Window treatment, Window blind, Gotcha, Architectural Design, Decorative arts

b'SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered , a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, is continuing their growth by opening a new location in Sugar Land, Texas.

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  • b'SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered , a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, is continuing their growth by opening a new location in Sugar Land, Texas.
  • "\nAdding 27 new franchise locations in 2020, Gotcha Covered currently has over 120 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.
  • The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.\nFor more information or to find your local Gotcha Covered consultant, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com .\nGotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more.

United Kingdom (UK) Window Dressings (Homewares) Market Report 2021-2025: Seeking a New Look Now the Dominant Purchasing Motivation - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Retail, Other Retail, Windows, Furnishings, Window blind, Curtain, Voile, Dressing, Artificial objects, Materials, Manufacturing

b'The "United Kingdom (UK) Window Dressings (Homewares) Market to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\n"United Kingdom (UK) Window Dressings (Homewares) Market to 2025" report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the Window Dressings market (including forecasts up to 2025), the major players, the main trends and consumer attitudes.

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  • b'The "United Kingdom (UK) Window Dressings (Homewares) Market to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\n"United Kingdom (UK) Window Dressings (Homewares) Market to 2025" report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the Window Dressings market (including forecasts up to 2025), the major players, the main trends and consumer attitudes.
  • It provides in-depth analysis of the following hot issues impacting the market, market sizes and forecasts, retailer market shares, consumer data and outlook.\nThe report focuses on the following sub-categories: readymade curtains, made to measure curtains, readymade blinds, made to measure blinds, shutters, nets and voiles, window dressings accessories.
  • 2,000 nationally representative UK consumers were interviewed for the survey.\nThe Window Dressings market underperformed the overall Homewares market in 2020.
  • Made to measure curtains and blinds dragged down Window Dressings, but lockdowns did not prevent consumers from buying window dressings.

Former Retail Executives Launch SageHome, a Home Services Business Delivering Solutions for Better Living in Place™.

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Occupational therapist, Window blind, The Home Depot, Retailers, Economic sectors, Home

SageHome's Chief Business Officer is Tony White .

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  • SageHome's Chief Business Officer is Tony White .
  • Tony brings decades of leadership in home improvement with industry powerhouses Home Depot, 3 Day Blinds and USIG.Tony most recently served as CEO of Keller Interiors.
  • SageHome manages the complex network of occupational therapists and installers to provide peace of mind that improvements will be done right.
  • SageHome also serves customers that want to proactive renovate their homes to prevent future issues as they gracefully age in place.

Bloomin' Blinds Celebrates National Small Business Week with Launch of 'Back to Business' Contest

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Articles, Business, Windows, Furnishings, Economy, Home automation, Window blind, Interior design, Window treatment, Betting in poker, Small business, Blind

b'DALLAS, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomin\' Blinds is helping small business America get Back to Business.\nThe national window treatment franchise is putting a call out to all small business owners, their teams and loyal customers for nominations as it launches its Back to Business contest .

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  • b'DALLAS, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomin\' Blinds is helping small business America get Back to Business.\nThe national window treatment franchise is putting a call out to all small business owners, their teams and loyal customers for nominations as it launches its Back to Business contest .
  • "While states and businesses continue to ease restrictions and open up, small business America still has a long road to recovery ahead, and we want to help.
  • Through this contest, Bloomin\' Blinds hopes to a help small business in need while also encouraging and reminding Americans to shop and dine-out at their local small businesses to help the sector rebound.\nBloomin\' Blinds provides both high-quality window treatments and installation alongside repair services.
  • Serving over 66 territories across the U.S., Bloomin\' Blinds is a family-run business that has quickly become a leading brand in the window covering industry.

Gotcha Covered announces new location coming soon to North Hills

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Interior design, Furnishings, Windows, Home automation, Window blind, Window treatment, Architectural Design, Drapery, Gotcha, Decorative arts, Visual arts

The new business is expected to open in May.\nThe North Hills center will be owned and operated by Josh and Julianna Kish.

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  • The new business is expected to open in May.\nThe North Hills center will be owned and operated by Josh and Julianna Kish.
  • This location will provide end-to-end consultative services for soft and hard window treatments to the residents of southwest Pennsylvania while offering a variety blinds, draperies, and much more.\n"At Gotcha Covered, we deliver a customer experience that is second to none," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered.
  • "\nAdding 27 new franchise locations in 2020, Gotcha Covered currently has over 120 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more.

Installed Building Products to Report First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Retail, Specialty, Home Goods, Building Systems, Retail, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction, Architecture, Building engineering, Building materials, Insulators, Stormwater management, Fireproofing, Passive fire protection, Building insulation, Waterproofing, Shower, Window blind

b"The playback can be accessed through June 7, 2021\nInstalled Building Products, Inc. is one of the nation's largest new residential insulation installers and is a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors and other products for residential and commercial builders located in the continental United States.

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  • b"The playback can be accessed through June 7, 2021\nInstalled Building Products, Inc. is one of the nation's largest new residential insulation installers and is a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors and other products for residential and commercial builders located in the continental United States.
  • The Company manages all aspects of the installation process for its customers, from direct purchase and receipt of materials from national manufacturers to its timely supply of materials to job sites and quality installation.
  • The Company offers its portfolio of services for new and existing single-family and multi-family residential and commercial building projects from its national network of over 190 branch locations.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210423005063/en/\n"

National Survey Finds 86% of Consumers are Aware of Window Covering Cord Safety Hazards

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Windows, Furnishings, Window blind, Architecture, Window covering, Childproofing, UL, WCSC, Architectural Design, Science and technology

b'NEW YORK, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national survey from the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) found that 86% of adult consumers are aware of the strangulation hazard certain window covering cords may pose to infants and young children.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national survey from the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) found that 86% of adult consumers are aware of the strangulation hazard certain window covering cords may pose to infants and young children.
  • This standard applies to all stock products sold in stores and online, which comprise more than 80% of all window covering products sold in the U.S.\n"The Window Covering Safety Council wants every U.S. consumer to know the potential risk that window covering cords present and how to remove this hazard," says Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) Executive Director Peter Rush.
  • "\nThis national survey also identified that the majority of respondents (45%) received safety and childproofing information from friends and family, so WCSC urges families to share this critical window covering safety information widely.\nFor consumers who may still have corded window coverings, the Window Covering Safety Council urges replacing the corded products in homes where children live or visit and offers safety tips such as keeping cribs, beds and furniture away from window blinds.\nFor more information on window covering cord safety in the home, visit www.windowcoverings.org .
  • Connect with WCSC on Facebook and Instagram for more home safety information and ideas.\nThe Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC)is a coalition of major U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings dedicated to educating consumers about window covering cord safety.