August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
IKEA U.S. announces plans for a new store in Huntsville, Alabama, slated to open early 2026, which will be the first IKEA store in the state. IKEA Huntsville will be located at the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 University Place Dr. Huntsville, AL 35806. Situated on University Drive, just off Research Park Boulevard, the site is easily accessible via I-565. It’s adjacent to MidCity and near the Bridge Street Town Centre.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Another pause on tariffs on goods from China for 90 days while negotiations continue has done little to alleviate the pressure on businesses to plan and prepare for the effect the cost of these tariffs will have on the suppliers, consumers, and ultimately their survival.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Lectra, a leading provider of industrial intelligence technology solutions to players in fashion, automotive and furniture, announced that Walters, an 85-year-old furniture manufacturer specializing in outdoor furniture for architects and designers, has successfully implemented Lectra's Furniture on Demand and Valia Furniture platform to dramatically accelerate production workflows and order fulfillment.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Premarket Sponsors group announced the return of four sponsors for this fall’s Premarket, taking place from noon on Sunday, Sept 14 through Tuesday, Sept 16, plus the addition of Palliser Furniture as a new sponsor of the event.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) School of Filmmaking are collaborating to produce at least one documentary film featuring High Point Market, the world’s largest biannual home furnishings trade event.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Bringing the Vintage Experience to You®, Vintage Market Days® public three-day event will be held on Aug 22 - 24.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
What drives a design company to keep evolving with the way we work? Colebrook Bosson Saunders invites you to find out in their newly launched eBook.