December 17,
        2024   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   
  
        
    
     Bellini Modern Living, a leading distributor of modern, Italian-made furniture, is enjoying an early gift this season as its collection of contemporary accent chairs in bright colored fabrics top the holiday wish lists of retailers and designers.
Bellini Modern Living, a leading distributor of modern, Italian-made furniture, is enjoying an early gift this season as its collection of contemporary accent chairs in bright colored fabrics top the holiday wish lists of retailers and designers.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 17,
        2024   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     An estimated 157.2 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The estimate is up from 141.9 million Super Saturday shoppers last year and is the second-highest number after 2022’s 158.5 million figure.
An estimated 157.2 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The estimate is up from 141.9 million Super Saturday shoppers last year and is the second-highest number after 2022’s 158.5 million figure.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 17,
        2024   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     IKEA Minneapolis is excited to announce the new IKEA Roseville Plan & order point with Pick-up location. The IKEA Roseville is one of many new format stores that are part of the growth strategy for IKEA U.S.—increasing accessibility to the brand and ensuring there are more ways to meet customers where they are and how they like to shop.
IKEA Minneapolis is excited to announce the new IKEA Roseville Plan & order point with Pick-up location. The IKEA Roseville is one of many new format stores that are part of the growth strategy for IKEA U.S.—increasing accessibility to the brand and ensuring there are more ways to meet customers where they are and how they like to shop.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 17,
        2024   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Furniture-focused AI startup Presti announces the release of a new generative AI that surpasses past AI in overall quality and accuracy. By allowing anybody to create lifestyle imagery without requiring technical expertise, Presti is democratizing access to high quality furniture imagery for small and large furniture retailers and manufacturers.
Furniture-focused AI startup Presti announces the release of a new generative AI that surpasses past AI in overall quality and accuracy. By allowing anybody to create lifestyle imagery without requiring technical expertise, Presti is democratizing access to high quality furniture imagery for small and large furniture retailers and manufacturers.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 15,
        2024   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Natuzzi S.p.A. reported its unaudited financial information for the first nine months and third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Natuzzi S.p.A. reported its unaudited financial information for the first nine months and third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 15,
        2024   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Dallas Market Center announces the passing of its chairman emeritus, Bill Winsor, on Thursday following a brief illness.
Dallas Market Center announces the passing of its chairman emeritus, Bill Winsor, on Thursday following a brief illness.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 15,
        2024   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Stadium Capital Management, LLC is the largest shareholder of Sleep Number Corporation, owning approximately 11.7% of the Company’s outstanding shares. Stadium Capital issued the below letter to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Stadium Capital Management, LLC is the largest shareholder of Sleep Number Corporation, owning approximately 11.7% of the Company’s outstanding shares. Stadium Capital issued the below letter to the Company’s Board of Directors.