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From Home Furnishing Business
June 24,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Somnigroup International Inc. announced that, upon the recommendation of the Human Resources/Capital and Talent Committee, the independent members of the Board of Directors have extended the term of Scott Thompson's employment contract as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company to December 31, 2029. Mr. Thompson has led the Company since September 2015. During his tenure, the Company's share price increased by over 250%, exceeding both the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 Indexes.
June 24,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Connector Team Recruiting, the leading talent partner to the furniture and home furnishings industry, is proud to announce the addition of Dan Zjak as a Partner in the firm. Dan brings nearly two decades of senior leadership experience in supply chain, retail, and contract staffing, and will play a key role in expanding the firm's capabilities across the country.
June 24,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Gardner White announced the continued expansion of its footprint with the addition of four new brick-and-mortar locations in Cadillac, Gaylord, Midland and Mount Pleasant. The store additions bring Gardner White's store count to 18, further enhancing the company's ability to provide furniture and mattresses to more customers and communities across Michigan. The new stores will officially open their doors on July 1.
June 24,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
POSH Office Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd. hosted a launch event on June 19, to celebrate the beginning of a new era as one of MillerKnoll's authorized dealers in the Special Administrative Region.
June 24,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Jola is proud to announce a new creative partnership with Frantic Studio a leader in cinematic video production and motion design. This collaboration enhances Jola’s robust suite of services—including high-performing eCommerce platforms, immersive 3D product configurators, and data-driven marketing strategies—for premium home and lifestyle brands.
June 23,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell was honored with Gift for Life’s 2025 Industry Achievement Award during the 74th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards in Dallas, TX. To date, some $38,355 has been donated to World Central Kitchen's crisis-related hunger relief efforts in Cofiell’s honor with fundraising continuing through the summer gift and home markets.
June 23,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Home Furnishings Business Magazine is putting together its editorial coverage for the Summer Las Vegas Market issue and will be featuring photographs of new product introductions. The deadline for submissions has been extended.