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March 19,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
TIME announced the 2026 TIME Earth Awards, recognizing individuals whose actions have had an indelible impact on global efforts to address one of the most pressing crises facing our planet: climate change.
March 19,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Abt, one of the nation’s largest single-store retailers and a trusted name in appliances and electronics, has added 30,000 square feet to its furniture and mattress showroom. The bigger showroom introduces more products, more brands and an elevated in-store experience designed to inspire today’s shoppers.
March 19,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
INTERIORS HOME, Central Pennsylvania's destination for unique home furnishings and interior design services, announced the appointment of Tom Williams as president, effective Jan 1, following the transition of longtime leader Todd Lehman into the role of executive chairman.
March 19,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The seasonal transition into spring has traditionally focused on the physical environment — the decluttering of spaces and the refreshing of aesthetics. However, as the boundaries between professional productivity and domestic life remain permanently blurred, a more fundamental shift is occurring. Awareness is shifting from static furniture to systems that actively support the biological need for movement. The modern professional no longer looks for a place to sit; they look for a way to sustain vitality throughout an eight-hour day.
March 18,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2026 (fiscal 2025). The fourth quarter fiscal 2025 consisted of 13 weeks, and the fourth quarter fiscal 2024 consisted of 14 weeks. Fiscal 2025 consisted of 52 weeks, and fiscal 2024 consisted of 53 weeks.
March 18,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The National Retail Federation today forecast that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, based on a newly enhanced forecasting approach developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, one of the world’s leading independent economic advisory firms. The announcement was made during NRF’s sixth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual event, which examines the health of American consumers and the retail industry.
March 18,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
For over 90 years, Samuelson Furniture has been making furniture for the hospitality and senior living sectors, leading the industry with quality craftsmanship, advanced technology, and innovation. This year, the brand brings its expertise to people’s homes, officially launching Sound by Samuelson and introducing its patented technology and furniture to the consumer market with the Sound Chair.