October 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. reported its results of operations for its third quarter ended August 29, 2026.
October 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Dallas Market Center (DMC) announced the launch of RETAIL READY, a new AI training program for independent retailers. Education and support for the use of AI as a business tool will be provided over several months. The program will take place via social media, email, videos, webinars, and the company’s website as well as activations and hands-on training during January 2027 markets.
October 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Coaster Fine Furniture will introduce more than 60 new handcrafted accent pieces from India at the Fall High Point Market, expanding its assortment with distinctive designs that showcase the bench made craftsmanship, solid wood and marble, handcrafted and value of furniture made by Indian artisans.
October 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond is coming home to Canada, with Canadians able to shop at bedbathandbeyond.ca starting today. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the iconic home retailer. Now Canadian owned and led, the brand returns with a reimagined vision built specifically for the Canadian market.
October 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
CINÈST, a new home entertainment brand from POVISON, launched its debut product, Core Collection. The Core Collection combines functionality with premium furniture design to address some of the most common frustrations associated with ultra-short-throw (UST) projection and home theater setups, from difficult alignment and image instability to cable clutter and technology that can feel out of place in the home.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
At the Fall High Point Market, Hooker Furnishings will unveil two new collections that offer fresh perspectives on how today’s consumers live, relax, and furnish their homes. Debuting in the Hooker Furnishings showroom on the third floor of Showplace, Alto Loma and Barton Springs reflect the company’s continued focus on design that is both distinctive and highly livable, giving retailers and designers new opportunities to create interiors that feel personal and inviting.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, announced an exclusive collaboration with Big Daddy’s Antiques, the popular antique dealer and design destination known for its curated mix of vintage furniture, architectural salvage, found objects, and one-of-a-kind pieces. For more than thirty years, Big Daddy’s Antiques has been a destination for designers, collectors, and tastemakers seeking distinctive antiques, custom furniture, and garden décor. The new Big Daddy’s Antiques for Pottery Barn collection brings the spirit of discovery and the beauty of storied design into a thoughtfully crafted assortment for the home.