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From Home Furnishing Business
April 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Furniture First’s annual education conference has a new name: Ignite. The updated moniker is intended to reflect the excitement of the participants in the event.
April 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, Kirkland’s, and a blockchain asset portfolio, announced the appointment of Amy Sullivan as President, effective immediately, as the Company accelerates its next phase of disciplined growth.
April 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc., the destination for all things home, announced it will open its first large-format store in Florida at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, as part of the center's comprehensive redevelopment. Scheduled to open in late 2027, the new location will span approximately 94,000 square feet across two levels, marking a significant milestone in Wayfair's continued physical retail expansion.
April 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley, North America's largest furniture store brand, announced the launch of Ashley Luxe, a new standard of modern elegance designed to make luxurious living beautifully attainable. Rooted in the belief that exceptional design shouldn't come with a premium price tag, Ashley Luxe brings together distinctive style, elevated materials, and refined craftsmanship. Academy Award–nominated actress, multi-platinum recording artist, and producer Hailee Steinfeld will serve as the face of the new line. Guided by her own modern aesthetic and love of home and design, Steinfeld naturally embodies the spirit of the collection — luxury made for everyday living.
April 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Global Views will unveil its latest collection with Citizen Artist at the upcoming Spring High Point Market. The 50-piece collection, spanning furniture, rugs, pillows, wall décor, lighting, and accents, draws from desert landscapes: shifting dunes, eroded plateaus, salt-flat distances, and the geological intervals among them. The collection expands on the collaboration built on Citizen Artist's narrative-led, culturally informed design perspective and Global Views' deep expertise in material development and global craft.
April 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Paramount Sleep Company has strengthened its sales organization with the addition of two seasoned industry professionals, Chuck Lovelady and Bill Estes, as the company continues to expand its reach and support for retail partners across key regions.
April 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
London-born home fashion label Buster + Punch will debut a newly conceived showroom presentation at Spring High Point Market – IHFC Building’s InterHall, held April 25–29, offering an immersive look at how the brand’s signature solid-metal detailing translates across fully realized interior environments.