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From Home Furnishing Business
March 18,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The National Retail Federation today forecast that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, based on a newly enhanced forecasting approach developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, one of the world’s leading independent economic advisory firms. The announcement was made during NRF’s sixth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual event, which examines the health of American consumers and the retail industry.
March 18,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
For over 90 years, Samuelson Furniture has been making furniture for the hospitality and senior living sectors, leading the industry with quality craftsmanship, advanced technology, and innovation. This year, the brand brings its expertise to people’s homes, officially launching Sound by Samuelson and introducing its patented technology and furniture to the consumer market with the Sound Chair.
March 18,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Houston Natural Mattress, announced today the launch of its Mattress Materials Awareness Initiative for Houston consumers, an educational effort aimed at helping shoppers better understand the materials commonly used inside modern mattresses, including fiberglass fire barriers, chemical fire retardants, and certain polyurethane foams. The initiative is intended to provide consumers with clearer information about mattress construction and the potential presence of synthetic materials often used to meet federal flammability standards.
March 18,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Armadillo unveils its new showroom in New York City with a 4,000-square-foot space that embodies the brand’s evolving design language and purpose-led philosophy. Situated on Broadway overlooking Madison Square Park, the showroom marks the Australian-born rug brand’s most ambitious expression yet - an environment that invites calm reflection amid the city’s pulse.
March 18,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
S-CAB entrusts Calvi Brambilla and partners with the design of its stand at Salone del Mobile. Milano, conceived to interpret the brand’s identity through a magical and immersive atmosphere built on a forest-inspired palette: deep greens, tactile browns, and natural accents defining an enveloping and sophisticated space.
March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced the promotion of Vicki McWilliams to President of Stores and Customer Care. McWilliams has been a trusted leader at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. for more than 19 years, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Stores and Customer Care. She leads the entire fleet of stores across the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands supported by exceptional associates, inspiring environments, and beautiful products.
March 17,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced that three of its leaders have been named 2026 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine (SDCE). This is the sixth consecutive year that XPO employees have been recognized by SDCE for their outstanding work in the freight transportation industry.