September 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Adriana Hoyos Furnishings announces an educational panel presentation titled “Living in Fashion: Where Couture Meets Curated Interiors,” in the luxury brand’s High Point Market showroom, on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
September 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RW Collective, the vertically integrated wholesale furniture company behind RW Custom Classics, Atelier Home, Beyond Borders Imports, Jes & Gray Living, Threads Republic and Southern Sky Home, has named Casey Bishop plant manager of its Saltillo, Mississippi upholstery manufacturing facility. Bishop joined the company in June 2026 and now leads day-to-day operations at the 200,000-square-foot plant, which RW Collective acquired in 2025 and is actively rebuilding as the anchor of its domestic upholstery platform.
September 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Expert Consumers has named the Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux its 2026 choice for people researching mattresses for back pain. The assessment centers on the mattress's adjustable firmness, automatic support, and pressure relief for the lower back and other sensitive areas.
September 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress manufacturer Gold Bond is seeing record growth in mattress sales to higher education and prep schools for the Fall 2026 semester, serving institutions including Brown University, Wellesley College, Siena University, Long Island University, The Hotchkiss School and The Winchendon School.
September 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA takes a big step to make home furnishing more affordable as many people continue to feel pressure from higher living costs. Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, other IKEA franchisees, and Inter IKEA Group are investing EUR 1.2 billion to lower prices across markets in Europe.