April 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Hooker Furnishings is advancing its whole-home strategy with the introduction of Hooker Custom Upholstery, a unified brand that brings together its custom fabric and leather capabilities under a single, consumer-recognized name.
April 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture Classics has hired industry veteran Stephanie Mallette for the role of Vice President of Product and Merchandising. She will join the team in High Point for the April Market and play a key role in the future growth and direction of the company.
April 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
After 75 years furnishing homes across the area, family-owned and operated Waltman Furniture will close its doors permanently. Owner Frank Waltman will retire following the store’s final liquidation sale that begins April 9. The building is for sale.
April 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA Canada is pleased to announce that the Kelowna Plan and order point will open on April 8, 2026, bringing quality home furnishing solutions and expertise closer to the many British Columbians.
April 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bassett Furniture Industries is re-energizing the sleeper sofa category with Z4, an innovative design engineered around a state-of-the-art European-style mechanism that enables smooth, easy one-person operation and results in a sleeper sofa that is comfortable to both sit and sleep on.
April 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Banner House, a newly curated portfolio of legacy brands, including Magnussen Home, Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawerence Furniture, will make its debut at the Spring High Point Market with a brand-new showroom located in the iconic 220 Elm building.
April 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Arhaus, Inc., a premium home furnishing brand known for responsibly sourced, artisan-crafted products and heirloom-quality design, announced the launch of its newly redesigned Arhaus Trade Program, a strategic evolution of its offering for interior design professionals. The update underscores Arhaus’ focus on expanding its Trade business and strengthening relationships with the professional interior design community.