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November 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Ingka Group* released its FY25** financial performance. In a year marked by economic uncertainty, supply chain challenges, and cost-of-living pressures that impacted consumer confidence across many markets, Ingka Group and its three business areas – IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments and Ingka Centers, reached EUR 41.5 billion in revenue.
November 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced that it has been recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold Employer for 2026 by Viqtory, a service-disabled and veteran-owned business that evaluates companies on their commitment to recruiting, retaining and advancing military talent. This is the third year in a row that XPO has received this national recognition.
November 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Solution Partners division of the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has restructured its Board of Directors to incorporate representatives of the Specialized Furniture Carriers, a subset of the supplier division since 2009.
November 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
While retail sales bounced back in October, showing both monthly and year-over-year gains heading into the holiday shopping season, furniture & home furnishings as well as building and garden supply numbers were down both from the previous month and year over year. These numbers were according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation.
November 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
During this fall market, D2U Home unveiled an expanded whole-home lineup featuring stationary and motion upholstery, bedroom, dining, entertainment, and office furniture, presented in coordinated lifestyle vignettes. The collections highlighted the company’s growing design range—from trend-right pieces with fresh silhouettes and finishes to timeless styles crafted with attention to detail.
November 10,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, released its 2025 Better World Report, detailing how design can drive meaningful change for people, communities, and the planet. From diverting millions of pounds of furniture from landfills to fostering global volunteerism, the report reflects the company’s belief that good design is a force for good.
November 10,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RXO chairman and CEO Drew Wilkerson said, “Market conditions tightened late in the third quarter as truckload capacity exits accelerated, which impacted both our buy rates and Brokerage gross margin. We also saw a further weakening of demand across our business as the quarter progressed. Both of these dynamics have continued into the fourth quarter. As we navigate this market, everyone at RXO remains focused on delivering results for our customers, carriers, employees and shareholders.”