April 16,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Mattress Firm, the nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer, has selected invent.ai, a global leader in retail inventory optimization solutions, to provide AI-driven inventory solutions for demand forecasting, store and distribution center (DC) replenishment, and merchandise financial planning (MFP). This collaboration is expected to enhance Mattress Firm’s supply chain operations and strategic planning. With invent.ai, Mattress Firm is harnessing the power of AI-driven merchandising and inventory decision-making.
April 16,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) announces its 2025 Strategic Plan, welcomes a new President, and celebrates the one-year anniversary of their Executive Director Steve Allegrezza. As IHFRA shapes their path forward, their non-profit organization remains grounded in its core pillars—to empower, support, and advocate—and guided by the founding principle that more can be accomplished together than every could be alone.
April 16,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. is excited to announce a new city store in Dallas, Texas slated to open late 2025. IKEA Dallas - University Park, located at The Shops at Park Lane, will be a two-level store where customers can come for inspiration, learn about home furnishings, and find the most iconic IKEA range for immediate take-away. This will be the eleventh store in the Texas market. Currently, there are five full-sized IKEA stores, three Plan & order points with Pick up, and two new stores opening soon in San Marcos and Rockwall.
April 16,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The offices of Home Furnishings Business and its parent company, Impact Consulting Services, will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
April 15,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pulaski Furniture is set to make a statement at the upcoming April High Point Market with the introduction of an expansive lineup of new products. The launch will include nine new collections and several versatile accent pieces, showcasing the brand’s commitment to innovative and stylish home furnishings.
April 15,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Since the launch of 3D product visualization powered by Intiaro on its website last fall, Rowe Furniture has more than doubled its B2B online sales and continues to see positive returns on its long-term investments and vision in this area.
April 15,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Gardner White and the American Red Cross are partnering to host Blood Drives in 10 store locations on April 22 and April 24 from 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome, too.