May 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The race to enter the prestigious International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) 2025 Pinnacle Awards has begun. In addition to the standard professional and student design categories, the Designer-Maker subcategory has expanded this year to include 16 new entry options for artisan makers. Also, all professional designers who produce products that incorporate wood into their design, mimicking nature-inspired patterns, can enter the new Biophilic Design in Wood category. Winners will be announced at the annual Pinnacle Awards Gala held on Oct 27, during the fall High Point Market. The deadline to enter is July 31.
May 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
BEDGEAR®, offering solutions for people who aspire to Wake Ready®, announces its newest partnership with The Fine Bedding Company, a UK-based bedding manufacturer and distributor. This collaboration marks BEDGEAR’s strategic entry into the United Kingdom and a further expansion into Ireland, as it will bring Performance® sleep solutions to a new audience of retailers and consumers.
May 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Lena Julle will take on the role as Inter IKEA Group’s Chief Sustainability Officer, effective May 1.
May 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Kohl’s Corporation announced that the Kohl’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Michael Bender as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Bender has served as a Director of the Board since July 2019 and was appointed Board Chair in May 2024.
May 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Therapedic International is transforming its B2B marketing efforts and yielding impressive results through a methodical strategy and targeted program to increase engagement and visibility.
May 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has unveiled its 2025 theme: Soar on the Winds of Change and announced its Pacesetter sponsors.
May 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Kirkland's, Inc. (Nasdaq: KIRK) ("Kirkland's" or the "Company"), a multi-brand specialty retailer of home décor, housewares and furnishings, announced financial results for the 13-week and 52-week periods ended February 1, 2025.