November 25,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced a 10-year, $34.5 million renewal of the historic Acres for America conservation program. This new commitment from Walmart, combined with previous contributions, represents the largest corporate donation to NFWF since the Foundation’s creation by Congress in 1984, for a total of more than $100 million since the program began.
November 24,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The 12th annual Night of Luminaries and Rising Stars, presented by the Carolinas Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), honors a company, organization or individual who represents the pinnacle of achievement in the home, design, and décor industries, and also celebrates the most outstanding creative talent from colleges and universities across the Carolinas and Georgia. 17 students were awarded the Rising Star designation and High Point’s own Bienenstock Furniture Library was presented as the 2024 Luminary Award recipient.
November 24,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
MLILY USA, a leading domestic producer of sleep products, has made significant strides in protecting margins for their retail partners and the MLILY brand over the past year through proactive monitoring and enforcement of MAP (minimum advertised price) and MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price).
November 24,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Dorel Home Furnishings recalls Dorel wall beds due to serious impact and crush hazards. The wall beds can detach from the wall and fall onto those nearby.
November 24,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
In FY24, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship increased its support and is pleased to announce that it has supported a total of 104 social enterprises and continued collaborating with 11 social business partners who create products selling in IKEA stores worldwide.
November 24,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, has been recognized as a “Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, XPO has once again been named to WIT’s “Elite 30” list, which highlights the nation’s most exemplary employers for advancing gender diversity in the transportation industry.
November 24,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
KI announces the four winners of its third annual classroom furniture giveaway for K-12 educators. After 111,000 votes narrowed down the pool of 12 finalists, four lucky educators will get to see their classroom or school library designs come to life with KI furniture of their choosing.