June 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
In France, your old mattress doesn’t just vanish, it starts a new adventure. Thanks to IKEA France, RetourMatras and Ecomaison, end-of life mattresses collected across the country are taken apart and turned into recycled raw materials – foam, steel and textile – that help create the new IKEA HÖJEHALL mattress made from 80% recycled materials.
June 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices but then remain below last year’s levels into the fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
June 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Design Within Reach (DWR) announces a new retail experience with Canyon Coffee, debuting at DWR Fulton Market during Design Days in Chicago (June 8 – June 10). This marks Canyon Coffee’s first outpost in Chicago and introduces a design-forward space where guests can connect, and experience coffee culture through the lens of modern design.
June 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pallas Textiles introduces the Giverny Collection, a thoughtfully curated collection inspired by Claude Monet, his celebrated gardens in Giverny, France, and the Impressionist principles that continue to influence design today. Rooted in the interplay of light, movement, texture, and atmosphere, Giverny translates artistic expression into textiles designed to bring depth, emotion, and authenticity to modern interiors.
June 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Geiger, a furniture manufacturer known for creating elevated workplace designs, today debuts a new brand identity. Rooted in a clean aesthetic and designed to be rich and immersive, the rebrand reflects the company’s vision for an evolving workplace where craftmanship is at the forefront.
June 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Macy’s, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter 2026 and updated its annual guidance.
June 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
On June 4, 2026, SIMALFA® received the award for its water-based adhesive SIMALFA® 475-SGT (Smart Glue Technology) at the opening ceremony of the second interzum forum italy.