October 1,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA Retailer, announced the acquisition of a prime retail and office property at the intersection of Broadway and Spring Street for a second IKEA store in Manhattan.
October 1,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Cozey, a North American leader in furniture solutions, announced the launch of its Vela & Ushi Dining Collection, marking the company’s move into the dining room. The latest launch builds on Cozey’s design ethos of adaptability, simplicity and modern living, bringing its signature modularity to the indoor dining experience.
September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Family-owned and operated Outten Brothers Home Furnishings is going out of business after 78 years of exceptional service. The final liquidation sale begins Oct 2, and the building is for sale.
September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
DeLandis Sleep, a leading innovator in sleep and comfort solutions, has expanded its production capacity with the installation of a new laminating machine at its 140,000-square-foot facility here. The investment supports the company’s growth strategy, increases the total number of laminating machines to three, significantly boosting production efficiency across operations, and adds 20 new positions to the local workforce.
September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Karat Home is relaunching the iconic Z Gallerie brand, known for its whole-home, modern glamor aesthetic at the High Point Fall Furniture Market. The company plans to open its first store in Dallas before year’s end, and then four more over the next three to five years.
September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announce this season’s participants for the Design Influencers Tour, taking place during Fall Market.
September 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
According to a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump said details were forthcoming on tariffs for furniture imports, after announcing levies of up to 50% on such goods last week.