March 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Gender equality has been a business priority at IKEA for decades, rooted in the belief that an inclusive workplace strengthens both business and everyday life for the many. Today, gender equality is integrated into work processes, from recruitment and development to promotion and succession, ensuring that opportunities are fair and accessible for everyone.
March 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Italian luxury house Turri, founded in 1925, and known for its "Made in Italy" craftsmanship of specialized high-end, contemporary, and bespoke furniture, will unveil the B.E.L.T. Collection, designed Matteo Nunziati, an internationally respected architect and designer, at the Salone del Mobile Milano, April 21-26. B.E.L.T., which stands for Bespoke. Exclusivity. Luxury by Turri., is a modular seating system defined by a bold leather strap and “T” metal hardware which functions as a unifying detail communicating Turri’s commitment to custom, functional furniture that fully embraces comfort.
March 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ingka Centres is rolling out Livli, its newest meeting place brand, to Sundsvall, Linköping and Västerås, following its first Swedish launch in Kungens Kurva, Stockholm. Livli elevates the core experience of shopping and eating with a warm, community rooted feel and meaningful moments people return to. Together, the four Livli destinations see more than 18 million visits annually, giving the brand a strong foundation in Sweden’s everyday life.
March 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
After over a year of executive orders, appeals, and tariffs instituted around the world, wreaking havoc in the economy of the U.S. and allies and adversaries alike. The US Court of International Trade has ordered the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to begin issuing refunds for tariffs on imports that were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court on Feb 20.
March 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Urbia Imports, LLC, the family-owned furnishings wholesaler, will relocate its High Point Market showroom to 220 Elm, Suite 326, debuting the new space at the April 2026 Market after more than a decade in the C&D Building.
March 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Board of Directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected new officers and board members for 2026.
March 5,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Imagine significantly increasing energy output and optimizing your grid connection from the same location. Sounds smart, right? Today, Ingka Group announced a new project that does just that: transforming an existing wind park in Portugal into a powerful hybrid hub by adding solar panels to the same location, utilizing the same grid connection.