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From Home Furnishing Business
October 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Luxury home furnishings provider John-Richard today announced the appointment of Scott Smith to the role of President. Smith, who previously served as Chief Merchandising Officer, steps into this expanded leadership position as part of a strategic, planned succession framework designed to ensure seamless leadership continuity for current Chief Executive Officer, Alan Galbraith.
October 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Karat Home is expanding its home-office assortment with a growing collection of electric adjustable standing lift-desks designed to bring modern workspace functionality into the home. Collection highlights include the new Baggio marble electric adjustable standing desk, the Baggio modern fluted electric adjustable standing desk and the Veritas 360-degree rotating electric adjustable desk.
October 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Liberty Furniture, a leading whole-home resource for value-driven, quality furniture, is continuing to invest in supply chain excellence with the appointment of veteran retailer Will Daughtrey as vice president of supply chain.
October 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RW Collective has named Michael Yorke Senior Account Manager, House & Intercompany Accounts. In this role, Yorke will strengthen relationships with retailers and dealer partners, helping them build differentiated assortments and identify product solutions across RW Collective’s portfolio.
October 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, is expanding the ways it meets customers in China with the launch of the IKEA Douyin Official Flagship Store on Oct. 11. The new digital touchpoint will offer more than 6,500 IKEA products across 179 categories, with delivery available in 301 cities across China.
October 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Surya will debut its new collaboration with artist and textile innovator Liora Manné at the Fall 2026 High Point Market. Created for the design community, the Liora Manné x Surya collection brings Manné’s signature approach to color, texture, and material exploration to 50+ handmade rugs and pillows, including outdoor-safe rug designs. Across the collection, Manné’s wide-ranging exploration of yarn, dye, texture, and process gives each construction a distinct interpretation of her artistic vision.
October 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Spring Air International, a top U.S. bedding manufacturer and globally recognized consumer brand, is returning to the High Point Market this Fall by showing at The Atrium on Main, 430 S. Main St., Space 205, in conjunction with its licensee Dream Well Mattress.