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®.
October 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
More than half of holiday shoppers (56%) say the state of the economy will affect their holiday spending plans this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. Among those consumers, 43% plan to shop for sales more often, 31% will comparison shop online more often and 29% will use coupons more often, among other strategies to make the season more affordable.