April 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Five inspiring furniture and home décor products from 25 finalists have been selected as ANDMORE’s Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” Award winners for the Spring 2026 High Point Market. The winners are Benton Lane, Galerie Wallcoverings, Villa & House, Jeffan and BDI.
April 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Purple Innovation, Inc., a comfort innovation company whose mattresses promise to give you "less pain, better sleep," announced that Chief Financial Officer Todd Vogensen will depart the Company effective May 1, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. The Company also announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Lucian, a seasoned public company finance executive and former Chief Financial Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 27, 2026.
April 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
A new traveling exhibit, Timeless Craftsmanship, Rooted in Nature, exploring the growing importance of sustainability and natural materials in furniture design is debuting at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, 311 S. Hamilton St., during the Spring High Point Market.
April 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Plantd, a company reimagining American manufacturing from the ground up by turning fast-growing perennial grass into high-performance products, today announced its expansion into the commercial furniture market. Studio TK, a contract furniture company focused on developing social applications and a fellow North Carolina brand, is Plantd's first furniture industry partner, incorporating the company’s panels into Studio TK’s new Clique Luxe bench collection.
April 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress Firm, the largest mattress specialty retailer, is helping customers get summer-ready sleep with its nationwide Memorial Day Sale, offering major savings on top brands now through June 9.
April 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The back-to-back closures of Bestar and Meubles South Shore within a 24-hour period send a clear message: Quebec's furniture manufacturing sector is in jeopardy. A total of 120 Unifor members are losing their jobs after Bestar announced it would close its Lac-Mégantic plant.
April 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
During the annual Spirit of Life® gala, City of Hope’s International Home Furnishings Industry group honored industry veteran Kevin O’Connor with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award, and together, they raised $1.3 million for City of Hope®.