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April 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Crate & Barrel announces a collaboration with acclaimed designer Tiffany Howell and actor Laura Harrier. The 87 piece collection features products in categories across the home including furniture, lighting, textiles and decor. The assortment of the collection balances elegance and surprise, transforming sculpture into dramatic statements of interior glamour.
April 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ubique Group, a leading provider of commercial and residential furniture, announced the expansion of the Martha Stewart Lily Pond Patio Collection, introducing a wicker series of patio furniture thoughtfully crafted to embody Martha's effortless outdoor style. This latest launch offers a fresh, modern interpretation of coastal outdoor living, with modular seating and dining solutions that blend comfort, versatility and timeless appeal.
April 23,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
As the furniture industry gathers for the Spring High Point Market starting April 25, Home Trends & Design (HTD) is announcing an expanded commitment to eco-conscious manufacturing and heirloom-quality craftsmanship. While the broader furniture sector faces a challenging start to the year due to macroeconomic pressures, HTD is doubling down on its core mission: creating soul-filled furniture that honors the environment and the artisan.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Five influential industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 18 during the High Point Market. Joining the current 143 members of the Hall of Fame are Kenneth Larson, founder, Slumberland Furniture; Mark Phillips, chairman and co-founder, Phillips Collection; Connie Post, CEO, Connie Post Affordable Design Solutions; Niraj S. Shah, CEO, co-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair; and J. Ralph Stump, founder and former CEO, Stump Financial Corporation.
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.