September 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
MillerKnoll, a growth-oriented small-cap value company in the industrial and consumer sectors, today announced two significant leadership appointments that underscore the company's commitment to growth, design innovation, and operational excellence. The Board of Directors has appointed John Hoke as board chair, effective October 13, 2025, following current Chair Mike Volkema's decision to retire at the end of his term after serving on the Board for 25 years. In addition, Jeff Stutz has been named chief operating officer, effective September 8, 2025, continuing to report directly to Andi Owen, president and CEO of MillerKnoll.
September 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Maharam collaborates with individuals from across the design industry to invite fresh perspectives and foster creative exploration and exchange. A partner of Jongeriuslab, where she has fostered and developed a decades-long textile practice, van Berkel is an expert in the medium skilled at translating intricate artisanal techniques to an industrial scale. “Edith approaches design with immense knowledge and profound humility,” said Maharam’s design manager, Allyn Yu. “She truly expands our sense of what weaving can do.”
September 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, announced the appointment of Jenny Olsen as chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Olsen will lead global brand strategy and marketing across MillerKnoll’s collective of design brands, driving growth, deepening customer engagement, and advancing the company’s mission to design for the good of humankind.
September 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RXO, a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, released new, data-backed insights that compare how hundreds of supply chain experts across different industries track and leverage their transportation data as key performance indicators (KPIs).
September 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA is kicking off a year-long global campaign dedicated to supporting the many in the kitchen and helping make cooking and eating at home more enjoyable and accessible. The initiative is launching this month in most IKEA markets worldwide*.
September 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
At Innovation For All (IFA) 2025, Samsung Electronics showcased its vision for “AI Home: Future Living, Now”. Samsung’s AI Home aims to be a reality people can experience today — not just in the future — and one designed for everyone, not just a select few.
September 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. launches customer appreciation campaign in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Now through June 29, customers can take advantage of exclusive product offers, gift card giveaways, limited-edition IKEA apparel, and special in-store events.