August 20,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Common Thread for the Cure Foundation is pleased to welcome four new leaders to its board of directors. Joining as directors with three-year terms are Susan Claus, marketing director at GMi Companies; Jan Ort, principal at Trendsetter Home Décor Group; and Evan Lagueruela, president of Trinity Furniture. Lori Klem, CFO and vice president of finance at Indiana Furniture, will serve as assistant treasurer.
August 20,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Babyletto, the beloved nursery brand trusted by modern parents for over a decade, proudly introduces Babyletto Kids, a new furniture collection that carries Babyletto’s distinct style, thoughtful craftsmanship, and commitment to safety into the next chapter of family life.
August 20,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
BEDGEAR’s founder and CEO Eugene Alletto will be a featured speaker at The FAM’s 2025 Sleep Summit, taking place Oct 14-17 in Bentonville, Arkansas. The event brings together leaders across the mattress and sleep industries to explore new strategies, innovations, and growth opportunities.
August 20,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Symphony Sleep® has launched its Premier Hybrid Platform Base, an adaptable foundation aimed at giving retailers a durable, upgrade-ready product that the company says has no equivalent in the marketplace.
August 19,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces this season’s Sunday evening concert performance for its Center Stage venue at High Point Market, on Oct 26.
August 19,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, reported first quarter results for the period ended July 26, 2025. For the quarter, sales totaled $492 million, down 1% against the prior year comparable period, reflecting growth in Retail and Wholesale segments, offset by a decline in Joybird sales. Operating margin was 4.5% for the quarter on a GAAP basis and 4.8% on an adjusted(1) basis. Diluted earnings per share totaled $0.44 on a GAAP basis and $0.47 on an adjusted(1) basis. The company returned $22 million to shareholders for the quarter.
August 19,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and a blockchain asset portfolio, announced that it will change its corporate name to Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. and its common stock will begin trading under the ticker symbol BBBY on the New York Stock Exchange effective Aug 29.