March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced the promotion of Vicki McWilliams to President of Stores and Customer Care. McWilliams has been a trusted leader at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. for more than 19 years, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Stores and Customer Care. She leads the entire fleet of stores across the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands supported by exceptional associates, inspiring environments, and beautiful products.
March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced that three of its leaders have been named 2026 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine (SDCE). This is the sixth consecutive year that XPO employees have been recognized by SDCE for their outstanding work in the freight transportation industry.
March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Foliot Furniture, a vertically integrated Canadian manufacturer with 35 years of contract furniture experience, expands into Canada's Community Living market, bringing its expertise in residence halls and hospitality to purpose-driven housing nationwide.
March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Josh Underhill's Family Furniture is going out of business after providing Lynnwood and surrounding communities with quality furniture for 80 years. The final liquidation sale opens to the public March 20.
March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Standard Fiber has named 40-year industry veteran Randy Spence to the newly created role of chief merchandising officer, further strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its home textiles business.
March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Anduba, a company partnering with Indigenous artists to create sustainable wallcoverings, today announced the launch of its debut collection, The Brave Ones. The collection features patterns created by Indigenous artists from Brazil, Mexico, and the United States, translated into designs that bring Indigenous art and perspectives into contemporary spaces.
March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
York Wallcoverings, the oldest and largest wallcoverings manufacturer in the U.S., unveils Atmosphere Digest, its newest collection featuring beloved designs in an easy to install, lightweight 15oz. Type I Performance Vinyl. Reinforcing the brand’s commitment to structure, performance and fine quality, Atmosphere Digest is an expansion of York’s performance portfolio and is crafted to deliver high design with the durability expected from commercial-grade vinyl.