October 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Earlier this month, I-Furniture Co. Ltd (I-Furniture) proudly unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. The 5,942 sq. ft. facility, located at KokKok Mega Mall, Asean Road, Sibounheuang, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane, Laos, marks a significant addition to the local community. Distinguished guests, including Thavone Vongsombath, President of Koloa Group; Niwat Dawloy, Group CEO of Koloa Group and Rora Vongsombath, CEO of KokKok Mega Mall, joined Kim Han Ju, COO of I-Furniture and employees in celebrating this milestone.
October 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO announced its financial results for the third quarter 2026. The company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.53, compared with $0.68 for the same period in 2025, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.70, compared with $1.07 for the same period in 2025.
October 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Vesta Home, a national luxury lifestyle company specializing in interior design, furniture, home staging and turnkey furnishing, is expanding its Northern California presence with the addition of Ashley Provost and her team to the company. The expansion brings nearly 20 years of local design and staging expertise to Vesta Home's national platform, strengthening its presence in the East Bay and extending its services to more agents, developers and homeowners throughout the region.
October 29,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Fable, the design-forward home brand known for thoughtfully designed everyday essentials, moves from tablescapes to dreamscapes with the launch of its first bedding collection.
October 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Flexsteel Industries, Inc., one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, reported first quarter fiscal 2027 results.
October 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. announced its participation at the inaugural DIY CON in Dallas, where it will share its expertise in storage solutions and home furnishing inspiration. The brand will present an interactive workshop, “The IKEA Organization Lab” on Nov. 7 from 1:30 – 2:15pm CST.
October 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) celebrated Manufacturing Month throughout October by opening its doors to nearly 900 students across Mississippi, North Carolina and Wisconsin. The nationwide initiative, anchored by National Manufacturing Day, offered students an up-close look at the technology, talent and creativity powering today’s manufacturing industry.