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From Home Furnishing Business
April 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
IKEA U.S. is excited to announce plans for a new small-format store in the Rio Grande Valley, on the southernmost tip of Texas. Slated to open Fall 2025, IKEA Rio Grande Valley will be the 12th IKEA store in Texas.
April 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Urbia Furniture, a leading designer and distributor of modern and contemporary furniture, proudly announces the appointment of Anna Marie Alessi as the company’s Director of Sales. In this role, Alessi will lead sales and marketing initiatives across Urbia’s B2B channels, managing strategic relationships with retail dealers and the interior design trade.
April 24,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Culp, Inc., a leading provider of fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential and commercial furniture, announced the strategic transformation of its operating model to further position the Company for flexibility and growth. The Company will combine its two stand-alone operating divisions, Culp Upholstery Fabrics and Culp Home Fashions, into a single, integrated business designed to optimize operational agility and collaboration, further streamline costs and processes across its business, and, most importantly, increase responsiveness to customer needs and market trends.
April 23,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Somnigroup International Inc. announced that Kindel Nuño has joined the Somnigroup executive team as its Chief Human Resources Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Ms. Nuño will report to Scott Thompson, the Chairman, President and CEO of Somnigroup.
April 23,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ubique Group, a leading, omni-channel provider of commercial and residential furniture, today announced a partnership with global brand accelerator Marquee Brands and lifestyle expert, Martha Stewart, on the launch of a new outdoor furniture collection. In keeping with Martha's reputation for exceptional quality, superior function and elevated design, each piece is meticulously crafted for optimal enjoyment that will last for many years to come.
April 22,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture.com announced it has exceeded 60 retail partners on its platform, marking a major milestone in its mission to modernize furniture discovery for consumers while creating new digital infrastructure for the industry. With a growing roster of national and regional retailers—spanning mattresses, lighting, case goods, and upholstery—Furniture.com's partner network continues to validate the demand for a more collaborative, technology-driven approach to furniture retail—one that meets shopper demands and introduces retailers to a net-new audience.
April 22,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Fairfield, a leading manufacturer of artisan-crafted upholstery and casegoods since 1921, announces two executive appointments as part of its continued focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. Doug McClurd has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and Mark Huegerich has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.