July 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Last month, Barga Pty Ltd. proudly unveiled its first Ashley showroom with a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. The 7,900 sq. ft. facility, located at 44-46 Altin St, Griffith, Australia, 2680, marks a significant addition to the local community.
July 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RH, the leading luxury home furnishings brand in the world, and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team announced a multi-year collaboration that will bring RH's distinctive design perspective to destinations across the team's global footprint.
July 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
As the global workforce continues to embrace remote and hybrid models, the makeshift home office is no longer sufficient. Studies show that improper seating leads to decreased productivity and severe postural issues. However, upgrading to premium ergonomic furniture has traditionally meant facing exorbitant price tags. Sunaofe, a disruptive direct-to-consumer (DTC) office furniture brand, is changing the narrative by delivering factory-direct, highly advanced ergonomic chairs tailored for every professional's unique needs.
July 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Doug Mockett & Company is proud to announce Lily Napierkowski as the winner of the 2025 40th Annual Mockett Design Competition for her innovative product concept, "Hooke," a thoughtfully designed purse hook that combines elegant aesthetics with practical functionality.
July 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
With aesthetic coherence and material identity, the KORO outdoor lamps preserve the essence and design vision of the collection created by Eli Gutiérrez for SKLD Studio. They are distinguished by their totemic forms, defined by rounded volumes and essential curves, and by their original handcrafted weave — the result of a combination of knotted ropes and horizontally woven straps that bring movement to each piece. A graphic and bold skin, capable of delicately enveloping every structure. The exploration of new weaving techniques, developed together with the company's in-house team, has led to a unique solution in which artisanal knowledge and material research become the very core of the project. With a design of strong visual impact and rich character, each piece is one of a kind — handmade — and specifically conceived to withstand outdoor conditions.
July 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is now accepting Fall 2026 applications for its signature Design Influencers Tour produced in partnership with Esteem Media, inviting interior designers and other design influencers to apply by July 24.
July 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
According to an article in the Kansas City Star, a 1,000-room furniture store will have a grant opening event in a former Northland Macy's next week. Developer IAS Partners, who are redeveloping the former Metro North Mall into a mixed-use development, Metro North Crossing, announced that Furniture Mall’s new location will celebrate their grand opening on July 8.