International Design Guild
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
The neutrality of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page.(February 2008) Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved. |
| This article may not meet the general notability guideline or one of the following specific guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. If you are familiar with the subject matter, please expand or rewrite the article to establish its notability. The best way to address this concern is to reference published, third-party sources about the subject. If notability cannot be established, the article is more likely to be considered for redirection, merge or ultimately deletion, per Wikipedia:Guide to deletion. This article has been tagged since February 2008. |
Headquarters Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Industry Retail, Floor coverings, Home Décor
Exclusive Products The Dabbieri Collection, Premier Professional Program
Website http://www.design-guild.com
Brands Websites http://www.dabbiericollection.com, http://dabbieriblog.typepad.com, http://www.premierprofessionalprogram.com
Type Private
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.
Contents |
[edit] 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 America. Under CCA Global Partners, International Design Guild has broadened its reach to include high-end retail floor covering stores as well as designer showrooms.
[edit] Members
International Design Guild (IDG) members control much of the business model and direction of IDG. IDG operates 100 showrooms throughout North America. 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.
[edit] Locations
International Design Guild (IDG) operates 100 showrooms throughout North America. 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Websites
International Design Guild (IDG) launched a website, http://www.dabbiericollection.com, for its exclusive brand, The Dabbieri Naturals Collection in August 2006.
IDG launched a private, password protected website, http://www.premierprofessionalprogram.com, for its exclusive loyalty rewards program, the Premier Professional Program, in January 2005.
[edit] 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).
