August 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Gardner White, Michigan's leading furniture and mattress retailer, unveiled a refreshed brand identity, marking the beginning of the company's next chapter following one of the most significant years of growth in its 114-year history. The company is celebrating 13 new store openings to date in 2026, highlighted by the recent opening of its Gardner White Mattress location in Birmingham, the August 6 opening of its first West Michigan store in Grand Rapids, and the upcoming opening of its new Novi location on August 20. Combined with the company's recent relocation to its new Bloomfield Hills headquarters, these milestones reflect Gardner White's continued investment in growth, innovation and exceptional customer experiences.
August 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
At the October High Point Market, Kincaid Custom Upholstery will welcome retail buyers, interior designers, home stagers, and other members of the trade to a new 12,000-square-foot showroom at 311 N. Hamilton Street in downtown High Point. Located in the heart of the High Point Market design district, the space establishes a new home for the company and a fresh standard for how customers will experience Kincaid Upholstery at Market and beyond.
August 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RH announced the release of the 2026 RH Modem Sourcebook, introducing a new expression of Modem design across nearly 500 pages of exclusive collections by acclaimed designers and artisans from around the world. Defined by refined forms, timeless materials and unrivaled craftsmanship from the industry's most forward-thinking designers and manufacturers, the Sourcebook presents the largest curated and fully integrated assortment of modem furnishings, lighting and decor under one brand in the world, with an expanded expression of upholstery collections that pair sculptural silhouettes with exceptional comfort.
August 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Live Comfortably, North America’s largest utility bedding manufacturer, has announced the initiation of mattress pad and protector production at its plant in Martinsville, NC. The plant will initially manufacture pads and protectors mainly for the hospitality markets and a handful of retail accounts. But the line will be capable of supporting Live Comfortably’s entire US retailer base. The domestic production line establishes Live Comfortably as the only large-scale US manufacturer of poly fill mattress pads and protectors.
August 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
7th Avenue, the Los Angeles-based furniture brand known for its functionally designed modular sofas and contemporary aesthetics, today announced the opening of a new 1,215-square-foot showroom at Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia, at 1961 Chain Bridge Rd #O012U, Tysons, Virginia 22102. The appointment-first showroom welcomes customers starting Friday, August 7, with walk-ins also welcome during Tysons Corner Center's regular hours: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.