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From Home Furnishing Business
January 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The National Retail Federation released the following statement from NRF Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold following the announcement that a tentative new labor deal has been reached between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
January 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Pottery Barn, portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced a new collaboration with the revered home furnishings company, Kravet. The prints and patterns Kravet is known for, which were previously only available to the design trade, have been translated into an inspiring collection of tabletop, bedding, pillows, wall and window coverings, and decorative accessories.
January 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Lifestyle Enterprise announces the launch of "Hsieh Days," a first-of-its-kind 3-day Digital Furniture Buying Event exclusively for Home Furnishings Retailers. Taking place from Jan 29 at 8:00 AM EST through Jan 31 at 4:00 PM EST, this first-of-its-kind extraordinary event promises unprecedented value across a wide range of furniture categories, including sofas, loveseats, motion, recliners, dining sets, youth furniture, and bedroom collections.
January 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announced travel incentives and programming enhancements to drive increased industry participation in Casual Market Atlanta. “We want to make it clear to retailers, manufacturers and sales reps that there are strategic benefits to attending the July and September markets,” said Chair of the ICFA Board Henry Vanderminden IV of Telescope Casual Furniture.
January 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Keter Group, the world’s largest resin-based consumer goods company, announced the appointment of Udi Sagi as CEO. A 15-year veteran of the Keter Group, Sagi assumes the leadership of the company’s global operations, including its 20 manufacturing plants and distribution in 100+ countries.
January 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Big Lots, Inc. announced that it has successfully closed its previously announced sale agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, LLC ("Gordon Brothers") that will enable Variety Wholesalers, Inc. to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores, which it plans to operate under the Big Lots brand, and up to two distribution centers. In addition, Variety Wholesalers may employ Big Lots associates at the acquired stores and distribution centers, as well as certain corporate associates needed to support Big Lots' go-forward footprint.
January 6,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
For Henry J.W. Vanderminden IV, incoming Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), even a family history of more than a century manufacturing casual furnishings didn't provide a precedent for the tremendous industry growth businesses have experienced during the past four years.