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From Home Furnishing Business
January 1,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
In a recent festive affair blooming with holiday color, the new Ballard Designs retail store in downtown Birmingham, Alabama hosted another local business, Flower Magazine for a sparkling celebration of the season. Flower Magazine introduced some high-style floral designing and Ballard, of course, brought the latest in holiday home décor.
January 1,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a Final Rule to implement electronic filing (eFiling) of Certificate information for regulated, imported consumer products and to revise requirements for Certificates of Compliance. The Commission vote was 3-0-2, with all five Commissioners voting to approve the rule; and a majority voting to approve the rule with an amendment extending the general implementation date from 12 months to 18 months.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) announces its 2025 Slate of Officers and the addition of six new board members. These industry leaders will bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the board as the HFA continues its commitment to advancing the home furnishings industry and supporting its members.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Leading mattress manufacturer, Bedding Industries of America (BIA), is re-launching its Harvest Green line of mattresses at the upcoming Las Vegas Market this winter. The collection features brand-new, higher-end fabrics and an updated cover, offering a healthier alternative to the original models.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Denver Mattress Co. announces the grand opening of its newest location in Garden City, Kansas. Located at 1720 Lareu Road, this state-of-the-art store represents Denver Mattress's commitment to providing high-quality, factory-direct mattresses to the Garden City community.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
In November this year, a new report from CBRE projects $160 billion—roughly 16% of all holiday retail sales—will be returned this year. CBRE collaborated with Optoro, a leader in returns handling and technology, to estimate the total value of holiday 2024 returns by applying a typical 16% return rate to anticipated holiday sales, which Forrester estimates will reach a record $1 trillion this year.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
We here at Home Furnishings Business and its parent company, Impact Consulting Services want to wish you and yours a safe, healthy, prosperous and happy new year!