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January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Most Iconic Companies for 2026 by TIME magazine.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc. announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. The Company intends to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BOBS.”
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc., the destination for all things home, is a foundational partner that co-developed Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to enable more seamless, secure interactions between AI agents and retailers' platforms.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Malouf® cooling products are in-stock and ready to order at Las Vegas Market, with showroom special offers and opportunities on the cooling mattress line.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Corston Architectural Detail, creator of architectural details, will be exhibiting at Atlanta Market for the first time since its launch in the US. Including its expertly crafted range of wall lighting, the team of creative designers and engineers will be showcasing the latest offering of Corston products at the show. This presentation follows the opening of its first North American showroom, located at the prestigious New York Design Center, and marks a significant step in the brand’s global expansion.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Talking Tables, the lifestyle brand from the UK, is exhibiting for the first time at Atlanta Market in Building 2, Stand: 3_207. Talking Tables is all about putting the joy into gatherings with bright enamelware, bold icons and a fresh chapter in ceramics too. All designed with stand-out in-store display in mind. Additionally, they are an accredited B Corp company – the Gold Standard for companies doing good.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces a new “Style Spotters” team for 2026, naming five design professionals to the trade show organizer’s signature trend scouting program, including Rhobin DelaCruz, Juliana Ewer, Amber Guyton, Kathy Kuo and Isabel Ladd.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center announced that its Total Home & Gift Market is already the best attended January show in multiple years, even with several days remaining. The attendance increase was notable for a wider geographic reach, attracting retailers and interior designers from across the U.S. and internationally, with preliminary numbers showing the strongest growth from the western U.S.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
As the new year begins, home refresh projects are once again moving to the top of household priority lists. In 2026, the concept of "new home, new life" is no longer limited to renovation or furniture replacement. Instead, design-conscious consumers are increasingly turning to window treatments as a starting point for reshaping interior atmosphere, comfort, and functionality.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Hall of Fame architect and interior designer Lauren Rottet, FAIA, FIIDA, and Rottet Collection have been honored with a 2025 GOOD DESIGN® Award for the Luminosa Screen (above, left), as well as the Split Face Planter (above, right), selected by Architectural Record Magazine in its Best Products 2025 juried competition, in the Outdoor Landscaping category.