International Design Guild
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International Design Guild (IDG) is an American company headquartered in Manchester
, New Hampshire
, USA. Owned by CCA Global Partners, IDG is a co-op of home décor member showrooms that specialize in the high-end floor covering retail and trade industries.
One-third of all IDG members sell exclusively to the design trade and are not open to the general public. IDG’s business strategy allows members to serve both the luxury consumer and the interior designer. IDG members are required to constantly improve and fine-tune their service and product standards.
Many of IDG’s bestselling products are manufactured outside the United States. Unusual, hard-to-find proprietary products are a vital element of the Guild’s business strategy. IDG markets its exclusive Dabbieri Naturals Collection (formerly The Dabbieri Collection), which is made up of as much as 100% natural and renewable fibers.
. Under CCA Global Partners, International Design Guild has broadened its reach to include high-end retail floor covering stores as well as designer showrooms.
. A full list of IDG members, is located at http://www.design-guild.com/showroom_dir.asp. IDG Members are listed by zip code at http://www.dabbiericollection.com/search/showrooms.aspx.
. A full list of IDG members, is located at http://www.design-guild.com/showroom_dir.asp. IDG Members are listed by zip code at http://www.dabbiericollection.com/search/showrooms.aspx.
IDG was named the #1 Fastest-Growing Home Retailers by Sales Rate in the November 4, 2002 issue of Home Furnishings News magazine (HFN).
IDG was named the #2 Top 10 Luxury Home Retailers in the December 2, 2002 issue of Home Furnishings News magazine (HFN).
Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, the tenth largest city in New England, and the largest city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in Hillsborough County along the banks of the Merrimack River, which...
, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
, USA. Owned by CCA Global Partners, IDG is a co-op of home décor member showrooms that specialize in the high-end floor covering retail and trade industries.
One-third of all IDG members sell exclusively to the design trade and are not open to the general public. IDG’s business strategy allows members to serve both the luxury consumer and the interior designer. IDG members are required to constantly improve and fine-tune their service and product standards.
Many of IDG’s bestselling products are manufactured outside the United States. Unusual, hard-to-find proprietary products are a vital element of the Guild’s business strategy. IDG markets its exclusive Dabbieri Naturals Collection (formerly The Dabbieri Collection), which is made up of as much as 100% natural and renewable fibers.
History
International Design Guild (IDG) initially formed in 1992 as Design Supply Guild, a franchise program. In 1995 the name changed to International Design Guild when CCA Global Partners (formerly Carpet Co-op of America, parent company of Carpet One) purchased it. IDG operates 100 showrooms throughout North AmericaNorth America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
. Under CCA Global Partners, International Design Guild has broadened its reach to include high-end retail floor covering stores as well as designer showrooms.
Members
International Design Guild (IDG) members control much of the business model and direction of IDG. IDG operates 100 showrooms throughout North AmericaNorth America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
. A full list of IDG members, is located at http://www.design-guild.com/showroom_dir.asp. IDG Members are listed by zip code at http://www.dabbiericollection.com/search/showrooms.aspx.
Locations
International Design Guild (IDG) operates 100 showrooms throughout North AmericaNorth America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
. A full list of IDG members, is located at http://www.design-guild.com/showroom_dir.asp. IDG Members are listed by zip code at http://www.dabbiericollection.com/search/showrooms.aspx.
Brands/Product Lines
International Design Guild (IDG) members are the exclusive carriers of The Dabbieri Naturals Collection, which is made up of as much as 100% natural and renewable fibers. IDG plans to expand The Dabbieri Naturals Collection to include area rugs, hard surfaces, stone/tile, and cork. IDG also offers the Premier Professional Program, a loyalty rewards program for key design professionals who purchase from IDG member showrooms.Noteworthy events
International Design Guild (IDG) was ranked in The Top Fifteen Luxury Home Products Retailers in the May 14, 2001 Issue of Home Furnishings News magazine (HFN).IDG was named the #1 Fastest-Growing Home Retailers by Sales Rate in the November 4, 2002 issue of Home Furnishings News magazine (HFN).
IDG was named the #2 Top 10 Luxury Home Retailers in the December 2, 2002 issue of Home Furnishings News magazine (HFN).
External links
- Official website
- Dabbieri Naturals Collection website
- Premier Professional Program, private website for loyalty rewards program
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