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March 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Blueport Commerce, the leading e-commerce platform for big-ticket retail, announced the launch of Steinhafels Furniture new omnichannel website, Steinhafels.com.
March 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
High Point by Design, in collaboration with Science in Design, is launching a two-day educational event at High Point Market. Designing Wellbeing: Neuroaesthetics, Biophilia & the Healing Power of Beauty will take place on April 25 followed by a day of showroom hopping at High Point Market on Saturday the 26th.
March 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Macy’s announced today that Daniel Leppo has been named senior vice president and general merchandising manager for Men’s and Kids’. Leppo most recently served as Bloomingdale’s senior vice president and general merchandising manager, overseeing Cosmetics, Menswear, Children’s, and Home. In his new role, Leppo will be responsible for leading and driving the Men’s and Kid’s merchandise organization with a focus on curating compelling assortments that align with customer demand and market trends. He will report to Nata Dvir, chief merchandising officer.
March 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The recalled George Oliver dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards, and the two additional metal support legs also present tipping hazards. The dressers violate performance and warning label requirements of the STURDY Act.
March 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group – the largest IKEA retailer – and French offshore wind developer Oxan Energy have partnered with Italian developer Avapa Energy on two floating offshore wind development projects in Italy. The projects have the potential to reach a total installed capacity of 2.45 GW. The two offshore wind projects, Sicily South and Sardinia Northwest, will produce clean energy and contribute to the decarbonization of Italy.
March 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January 2025, the Ashley family of companies is extending its support to the affected communities. Ashley Furniture Industries provided 250 mattresses to first responders who lost their homes, honoring their selfless service during this challenging time when they continued to protect others while experiencing personal losses.
March 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) published its annual 2025 Outdoor Living Trend Report, including the results of a new consumer survey and details on the latest product introductions by furniture manufacturers. The research, conducted independently by Wakefield Research, revealed that 77 percent of consumers do not spend as much time outside at home as they would like to, and 54 percent have little or no outdoor furnishings or need to replace everything. Overall, 85% of households have some type of outdoor space, be it a porch, patio, balcony, or deck.