Designers Today News Desk- $9 million in buying power

The October 2026 High Point Market News Desk brings you the latest home furnishings happenings directly from industry leaders and live from Market. (Video series brought to you by High Point Exhibitions.) The Designers Collaborative is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Hear how it connects manufacturers with designers to boost both bottom lines.

Cindy Hodnett, executive editor with Furniture Today, sat down with Heather McManus, founder of The Designers Collaborative on the ground in High Point. We’re going to talk with her about what she’s done to connect manufacturers and designers in a meaningful way. Cindy thinks TDC is the missing link of the industry, a bridge for the gap between designer and manufacturer.

Listen to the full interview:

To learn more about how The Designers Collaborative helps interior designers reach higher profits and access more manufacturers, visit: https://thedesignerscollaborative.com/