February 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Global design company West Elm, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, announced a new business initiative for the brand, West Elm Office. Marking a significant evolution of the brand’s current workplace product offering, the launch of West Elm Office introduces a curated suite of complete office furniture collections that addresses the needs of today’s modern work environments. Designed to support the furnishing needs of both commercial and residential office needs, West Elm Office products are thoughtfully designed, scalable solutions that balance durability and flexibility. Rooted in modern design principles, each piece in the West Elm Office assortment is constructed from high-quality, contract-grade materials and rigorously tested for long-term performance. The new West Elm Office assortment of desks, chairs, bookcases, shelving, and storage is now available exclusively at westelm.com and at select West Elm retail locations.
February 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
As customer expectations and shopping behaviors continue to evolve, Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, is developing new ways to make the physical store experience even more relevant, convenient and inspiring for customers. Across markets, the company has started piloting cooperations with third-party retailers, bringing their complementary products and services together under one IKEA roof.
February 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Comfort Furniture has introduced its first Adjustable + Storage (A+S) Bed Frame, a new bedroom solution that combines adjustable comfort with full under-bed storage in a single, integrated design.
February 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Homary today announced its spring seasonal collection release with the release of a curated patio furniture edit, offering stylish and functional outdoor pieces designed to help homeowners refresh their exterior spaces ahead of the spring season. The seasonal selection reflects growing consumer interest in outdoor living as warmer weather approaches and social gatherings increasingly shift to patios, balconies, and gardens.
February 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
HOM Furniture was pleased to recognize its 2025 Vendor of the Year and 2025 Sales Representative of the Year at the company's annual awards banquet, Saturday, January 31st, at The Depot in Minneapolis, Minn. The 2025 awards were presented by Kyle Johansen, Executive Vice President for HOM Furniture. The recipients were HM Richards and Curt Ring of Dalyn, respectively.
February 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Lekker Home, Boston's premier destination for luxury European design, announces its exclusive New England partnership with Artisan, the internationally acclaimed furniture brand known for its award-winning solid wood craftsmanship and "soft edge" design philosophy. The collection is now featured prominently in Lekker Home's Wareham Street showroom.
February 24,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Ali Budd x Artistic Tile captures the designer’s bold aesthetic in sublime natural stone—creating a playful, sophisticated, and unforgettable collection. Drawing on Budd’s signature sense of movement and modern glamour, the collaboration explores pattern, material, and form through a series of thoughtfully crafted mosaics that highlight the unique beauty of natural stone.