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From Home Furnishing Business
August 13,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Knoll brings a fresh perspective to one of its most renowned, sculptural yet simple designs by Eero Saarinen, the Saarinen Pedestal Collection, by debuting three new finishes: Topo Noir Veneer, with a mesmerizing grain in deep black stain; Emperador Light Marble, a stunning marble with light brown lacy veining; and Modern Clay, a soft to the touch laminate.
August 13,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RXO, a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, has released the latest update to its proprietary Curve truckload market forecast, which recaps Q2 2025 performance, covers macroeconomic indicators and trends driving the truckload market, and provides a Q3 2025 freight market forecast.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Nearly 200 hundred children, supported by Boston-area nonprofits, thought they were getting a tour of the facility. Instead, as they ran through the New England Patriots inflatable helmet onto the turf, they learned Bob’s had provided a mattress, foundation, and pillow for each of them at Gillette Stadium during the 4th Bed-Zone Bash.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. announces plans for a new store in Huntsville, Alabama, slated to open early 2026, which will be the first IKEA store in the state. IKEA Huntsville will be located at the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 University Place Dr. Huntsville, AL 35806. Situated on University Drive, just off Research Park Boulevard, the site is easily accessible via I-565. It’s adjacent to MidCity and near the Bridge Street Town Centre.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Another pause on tariffs on goods from China for 90 days while negotiations continue has done little to alleviate the pressure on businesses to plan and prepare for the effect the cost of these tariffs will have on the suppliers, consumers, and ultimately their survival.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Lectra, a leading provider of industrial intelligence technology solutions to players in fashion, automotive and furniture, announced that Walters, an 85-year-old furniture manufacturer specializing in outdoor furniture for architects and designers, has successfully implemented Lectra's Furniture on Demand and Valia Furniture platform to dramatically accelerate production workflows and order fulfillment.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Premarket Sponsors group announced the return of four sponsors for this fall’s Premarket, taking place from noon on Sunday, Sept 14 through Tuesday, Sept 16, plus the addition of Palliser Furniture as a new sponsor of the event.