August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces the Saturday night headliner for Center Stage at Fall Market, just as the official organizer of the world’s largest biannual home furnishings trade show opens online registration for its upcoming event, Oct 25–29.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Hooker Furnishings today announces the global launch of the Margaritaville collection set to debut at the October High Point Market. Inspired by the iconic lifestyle brand rooted in the music, escapism, and easygoing attitude of Jimmy Buffett, the new collection offers a fresh, elevated take on relaxed luxury. Developed through an exclusive licensing partnership, Margaritaville meets rising consumer demand for home furnishings that reflect a full lifestyle experience. The collection spans multiple Hooker Furnishings’ divisions, including Sunset West, Hooker Furniture, Hooker Upholstery, HF Custom, Bradington-Young, and H Contract.
August 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc., the destination for all things home, reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
August 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
HNI agreed to buy office furniture maker Steelcase in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $2.2 billion as it looks to capitalize on more companies asking employees to return to office.
August 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Naturepedic, the leading GOTS certified organic and EWG Verified® mattress and bedding brand, today announces the launch of its first adult furniture collections. This category expansion underscores Naturepedic’s mission to bring health-conscious, sustainable living into every room of the home. Designed with both aesthetic integrity and environmental responsibility in mind, these collections reflect a growing demand for furniture that aligns with conscious consumer values.
August 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Blueport Commerce, the leading eCommerce platform built exclusively for furniture and home furnishings retailers, announced the appointment of Jesse Akre as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
August 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Gardner White, Michigan's #1 furniture and mattress retailer, has announced the return of its biggest promotion in its storied history, the Super Sale. This fan-favorite promotion provides Michigan customers the thrilling opportunity to score their furniture FREE if the Lions win it all this season. Gardner White is the Official Furniture and Mattress Store of the Detroit Lions.