March 11,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Meridian Furniture, a fast-growing brand known for its vast selection of high-style, affordably priced designs, has seen a 40-percent increase in retail carrying its outdoor lineup over the past year. The success of the collection, with emphasis on style, function and design, has also led to a doubling of sku count in the category for the brand.
March 11,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Urbia Imports, LLC, the family-owned furnishings wholesaler, will relocate its High Point Market showroom to 220 Elm, Suite 326, debuting the new space at the April 2026 Market after more than a decade in the C&D Building.
March 11,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ernesta, which has emerged as the largest custom-sized rug retailer in the United States, today announced it has raised $20 million in Series B financing led by Addition, with participation from existing investors True Ventures and Platform Capital Management.
March 11,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, shares the next phase of expansion of its new smaller stores, aiming to become even more accessible to the many people in smaller cities and suburbs. With its continued physical expansion, the aim is to open 20 new locations within the coming six months to complement the traditional IKEA stores as a part of people’s daily life.
March 11,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced the release of the first two programs in its 2026 Annual Lighting Forum video series, continuing a long-standing initiative designed to inform and inspire lighting professionals, decision makers, and the broader building community.