June 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
June 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn Kids, portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced a collaboration with The Pokémon Company International to launch a new home and accessory collection featuring fan-favorite Pokémon. Since its debut in 1996, Pokémon has become a global phenomenon and one of the most popular and successful entertainment franchises in the world.
June 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
From April 13 to October 13, Osaka is expected to welcome over 30 million visitors and participants from more than 160 countries to the Expo 2025.
June 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Leading independent producer Gold Bond Mattress is expanding its market penetration in the Midwest with the addition of Ed Gilligan, the former president of Levitz Furniture and senior merchant at Sears.
June 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Leading mattress manufacturer King Koil recently joined with the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida to sponsor 90 children for an evening of fun and exploration at Disney’s Epcot Center in Orlando.
June 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for home furnishings and accessories produced for outdoor living.