October 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
As an entrepreneur, Jerry Sagerdahl was a co-founder and head of sales for the fastest-growing case goods startup in furniture industry history nearly 30 years ago.
October 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) announces “Chester” has joined the ranks of National Furniture Safety Week advocates.
October 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Klydoclock will make its High Point Market debut this fall, introducing designers, hospitality professionals and retailers to a new way to bring art and media into everyday spaces. Featuring animated artwork from artists around the world, Klydoclock offers a daily dose of creativity, with new art to discover every day.
October 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Reservations are now open for the 37th Annual ARTS Awards, the premier awards program dedicated to the home industry put on by Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network. The black-tie gala will take place Friday, January 8, 2027, in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, during Total Home & Gift Market (Jan. 6-12) and Lightovation (Jan. 5-9).
October 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Banner House, who recently built upon its successful Magnussen Home brand by acquiring Pulaski Furniture, Kincaid Furniture and American Drew, has appointed Maureen Elrod, as chief financial officer, to support its rapid growth. Elrod brings more than 15 years of financial leadership experience with global consumer fashion brands to the company.
October 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) is warning online shoppers during Furniture Safety Week that unstable fabric storage units continue to flood major e-commerce websites despite 28 separate recalls in less than two years.
October 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Long-time Spring Air International retail partner belFURNITURE will open its 19th location on October 9th, a new 185,000-square-foot showroom in San Antonio, Texas. The retailer has been carrying Spring Air products for more than 20 years and the brand represents 50 percent of the retailer’s mattress offerings.