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From Home Furnishing Business
February 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Pepper Home expands its made-to-order window treatment assortment with the launch of fully customizable Roman Shades, bringing the brand’s highly personal approach to a timeless window silhouette. Thoughtfully tailored and easy to personalize, the new style offers a polished alternative to curtains while maintaining the softness and warmth Roman shades are known for.
February 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Nearly 1 in 5 people now eat dinner on the sofa, according to a new global study by IKEA that reveals how screens, space, and shifting routines are quietly transforming one of our most human rituals.
February 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Empire Office, Inc., one of the nation’s largest commercial furniture and interior solutions providers, proudly unveils its rebrand as Empire & Co. Building on 80 years as a trusted, single-source partner in a rapidly evolving industry, Empire & Co. is scaling its services to meet the demands of the residential, hospitality and retail markets. This pivotal expansion primes the company for continued success within the modern interiors landscape.
February 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its Sunday Keynote address at Market, “Creating Health-based Design: Beauty, Neuroaesthetics and Biophilia,” presented in partnership with Science in Design, on April 26 at 3 p.m. An immersive keynote presentation will spotlight interior designers certified through the Science in Design educational program, including Kat Blue, Marie Cloud, Michelle George, Angela Harris, Gabrielle Kozhukh-Joo, and Erica McLain.
February 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Abner Henry, pioneer of luxury and custom furniture introduces the latest installment of their collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The magnificent exterior of the museum inspires the second collaboration with The Met. Not only does it hold some of the world’s finest art, but the exterior is a masterpiece in itself, exuding beauty and power—a feeling captured within the 25-piece collection.
February 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Leading mattress manufacturer Englander hosted licensees from Asia, the Middle East, and Central America at a summit during the Winter Las Vegas Furniture Market. Attendees shared best practices on how they are maximizing the performance of Englander in their markets and new initiatives the brand has planned for the coming year.
February 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a significant year-over-year decline during the first half of 2026 as the impact of tariffs continues, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.