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April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Banner House, formerly Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc., announced that it signed an agreement to acquire the Kincaid and American Drew case goods brands from La-Z-Boy Incorporated. The transaction comes on the heels of Banner House’s recent acquisition of Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture, brands formerly part of Home Meridian International (HMI), from Hooker Furnishings Corporation.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn Teen, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, announced a new collaboration with Billabong, the globally recognized surf and lifestyle brand. The new Billabong for Pottery Barn Teen collection blends Billabong’s laid-back, surf-inspired aesthetic with Pottery Barn Teen’s signature focus on quality, function, and design for a collection that brings coastal style to teen and dorm spaces.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
S&H Rugs, a premier wholesaler and manufacturer of hand-knotted Oriental rugs, announces its return to the High Point Market (HPMKT) for the Spring 2026 season. The company will showcase its breathtaking new inventory on the second floor of the Suites at Market Square, in Booth M-1015.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Living by Design Virtual Showhouse is officially open for virtual tours, spotlighting 11 top designers and 12 sponsoring brands in a fully virtual experience. Set digitally in Texas, the showhouse features designs unconstrained by budgets, giving designers the freedom to explore what is possible. Produced by Embello, this year’s showcase also includes LUXE Interiors + Design as the National Media Partner.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Spring High Point Market has unofficially kicked off with exhibitors and vendors arriving by minute. 313 SPACE kicked off with an early bird breakfast on April 22, where their savvy buyers know to arrive early for early access for the newest collections.
April 21,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bassett Furniture Industries is promoting seven executives in sales, marketing and product development and having them report to its consumer products leader Tony Chivari who has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing. He will lead the company’s retail and wholesale organizations, as well as marketing and product development.
April 21,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
During Spring High Point Market, the Hooker Furnishings showroom will once again go beyond a destination for the latest home furnishings trends, hosting a robust lineup of panels, educational sessions, and CEU-accredited programming. The series is designed to equip interior designers and retail buyers with insight-driven strategies while fostering conversation around emerging trends and best practices. The events will take place during High Point Market, April 25-29, 2026, at the Designer’s Theater located in the Hooker Furnishings showroom on the third floor of Showplace.