October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Egan-Jones recommends that shareholders of Ethan Allen vote FOR all five dissident nominees put forward by DGB Investment on the WHITE card at the company's November 4 annual meeting, according to its commentary on the proxy contest. The piece applies a lesson from Warren Buffett's years in textiles to the 94-year-old furniture maker.
October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
What looked like a very public relationship scandal driving through the streets of High Point turned out to be something entirely different: one of Classy Living’s most successful guerrilla marketing campaigns yet.
October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Consumer365 has recognized Sleep Number ComfortNext Ultra in 2026 coverage of the best mattress for back pain, highlighting adjustable firmness, pressure relief, lower-back support, cooling materials, and smart sleep features.
October 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Garnand Fine Furniture, a family-owned and operated retailer with a history spanning 116 years, will close its doors permanently at the conclusion of its final sale.
October 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, today highlighted key findings from the 2026 Sustainability Report published by its parent company LX Hausys Co., Ltd. The report outlines the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, goals and performance, primarily covering 2025 activities and results, with select activities from the first half of 2026.
October 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IPE, a leader in software solutions for furniture and other labor-intensive manufacturers, announced IP-Repair™, announces a new application that provides real-time visibility into products requiring repair during the production process. By giving management immediate access to repair status and activity, IP-Repair helps manufacturers identify bottlenecks, make faster decisions, and manage the impact of repairs on production flow, cost of poor quality (COPQ) and customer delivery commitments.
October 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Mark & Graham, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today an exclusive collaboration with New York City Ballet that celebrates the wonder, artistry, and timeless holiday tradition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®.