September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Family-owned and operated Outten Brothers Home Furnishings is going out of business after 78 years of exceptional service. The final liquidation sale begins Oct 2, and the building is for sale.
September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
DeLandis Sleep, a leading innovator in sleep and comfort solutions, has expanded its production capacity with the installation of a new laminating machine at its 140,000-square-foot facility here. The investment supports the company’s growth strategy, increases the total number of laminating machines to three, significantly boosting production efficiency across operations, and adds 20 new positions to the local workforce.
September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Karat Home is relaunching the iconic Z Gallerie brand, known for its whole-home, modern glamor aesthetic at the High Point Fall Furniture Market. The company plans to open its first store in Dallas before year’s end, and then four more over the next three to five years.
September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announce this season’s participants for the Design Influencers Tour, taking place during Fall Market.
September 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
According to a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump said details were forthcoming on tariffs for furniture imports, after announcing levies of up to 50% on such goods last week.
September 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Casual Furniture, Industry
Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams are unveiling a unified 2026 Color of the Year: Universal Khaki. The 2026 Color of the Year is a warm, grounded neutral that captures the essence of life’s bare essentials, offering a calming simplicity and timeless appeal. With its everyday versatility, Universal Khaki encourages slowing down, resetting and designing with purpose.
September 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The NRF Foundation today announced The Door as the 2026 RISE Up Partner of the Year. Presented by Old Navy, the award recognizes the organization for its over two decades of providing retail career training services and its success in implementing the Foundation’s RISE Up training and credentialing program as part of its comprehensive range of youth development programs.