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June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
CIRCLE Design Studio is advancing its international growth strategy through a highly competitive trade development initiative administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). The program is designed to support Virginia companies with global market expansion. CIRCLE is the first architecture and interior design firm from Southwest Virginia to be selected for the initiative, reflecting the strength of its practice and its readiness to operate at a global level.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Visual Comfort & Co. announces a new design partnership with Richard June, the Portland-based furniture and lighting designer known for his refined, material-forward approach to design. June's debut lighting line includes 35 new designs spanning ceiling, wall, table, and outdoor lighting and will be on display and available for pre-order at Dallas Market, June 23–27.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
SKS, the award-winning luxury built-in appliance brand advancing Technicurean Living, has joined forces with New England's leading high-end appliance retailer, Yale Appliance, to open the first "SKS Technicurean Center." Unlike a traditional retail product display, it is an immersive experience hub that brings SKS's Technicurean Living philosophy to life through education, live demonstrations and engagement with homeowners and design professionals.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
With the launch of the VARPTROSS series on the 1st of July 2026, IKEA introduces a new family of lighting solutions that reinterprets natural fibers through contemporary shape. Developed in close collaboration between designers, product developers, suppliers and skilled craftspeople in Vietnam, VARPTROSS lamps combine handmade techniques with industrial precision to create warm, glare‑free light and a refined, architectural expression for the home.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
In response to growing consumer demand for sleep solutions that support both healthy sleep posture and thermal comfort, BedStory®, a family-focused healthy sleep brand trusted by millions of sleepers worldwide, today announced the North American launch of its new BEDSTORY SPINEALIGN® and Cooling Collection mattress series.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
MillerKnoll, a global collective of design brands, has been named a 2026 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, recognizing it as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States for the second consecutive year. This year, MillerKnoll was also named a Sector Leader in the Consumer Discretionary category.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. is pleased to announce plans to open a new store in Buffalo, New York, in early 2027. The location will mark the fourth IKEA store in the state, expanding access to affordable, well-designed home furnishings for customers across Western New York. Located at Walden Galleria Mall, 1 Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY 14225, IKEA Buffalo will bring the IKEA experience closer to the many people in the region.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
On June 6, JMS Furniture Ohio, Inc. (JMS Furniture) proudly unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. The 22,300 sq. ft. facility, located at 970 Great E Plaza, Niles, OH 44446, marks a significant addition to the local community.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Rooms To Go Kids® nursery collections make it easy to create a first room you'll love now—and love for years to come! With four grow-with-me nursery styles designed around 3 beds-in-1 or 4 beds-in-1 convertible crib functionality, these curated looks pair lasting design with everyday practicality.
June 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
World Market® is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest store located in Annapolis, Maryland. This is the third World Market store to open in Maryland.