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From Home Furnishing Business
September 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Porch Swing Company, the go-to brand in porch swings, swing beds, and patio furniture and accessories, is proud to announce its first-ever designer collaboration, uniting storied heritage brand Old Hickory with designer Max Humphrey to bring a fresh and dynamic vision to outdoor living.
September 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Group Dev proudly unveiled the first Ashley showroom in Democratic Republic of the Congo with a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. The 7,200 sq. ft. facility, located at Gulf Road, The One Building, Aliloc, Lubumbashi, Katanga, DRC, marks a significant addition to the local community. Distinguished guests, including representatives from Ashley, joined the Group Dev team in celebrating this milestone.
September 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
AARP, the club of sorts for people of a certain age (50+, can you believe it?) with membership of approximately 37 million, and available to share with anyone in the household 18 and over, has published a list of the ‘Best Labor Day Mattress Sales.’
September 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
This Mother's Day, IKEA Thailand looks beyond who children's furniture is designed for to recognize someone it has been supporting all along 'mothers'. Walk through the IKEA Kids section and you'll find a familiar scene. Children trying out toys, sitting on tiny chairs, or exploring furniture designed around the way they play and grow.
September 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
At Home is evolving its approach to furniture with four new fall furniture collections indicating where it’s headed: sculptural silhouettes, richer textiles and more substantial pieces.
September 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) announces the third annual National Furniture Safety Week is October 5-10. The public awareness campaign is designed to engage all segments of the home furnishings industry in promoting consumer awareness of common home safety issues.
September 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Macy’s announced the appointment of Maya Dukes as senior vice president, executive creative director, effective August 31. Dukes will report to Sharon Otterman, chief marketing officer, Macy’s, and will oversee the company’s creative strategy and brand expression across customer touchpoints. For Dukes, the appointment marks a meaningful return to Macy’s. She previously served as a senior graphic designer from 2001 to 2007, where she built a strong foundation in creative storytelling, catalog design and brand marketing that has shaped her career.