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From Home Furnishing Business
August 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that chair, president and CEO Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence. The company expects Decker to return within the next few months.
August 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
KONSTRUNDA is a bold and eclectic collection of art objects that transform everyday spaces through art designed to be accessible to the many people. Showcasing seven artists, designers, and creatives, the collection is made up of 18 distinctive art objects that reflect the unique perspective of each contributor.
August 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced that Jonas Svedlund has joined the company as chief legal officer, effective immediately. He will lead the company’s legal and compliance functions, including corporate governance and commercial matters.
August 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Colebrook Bosson Saunders (CBS) recently launched its 2026 Sustainability Report, detailing progress against its 2030 sustainability targets spanning carbon reduction, circular design, material transparency, packaging, supplier engagement and community impact.
August 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Premarket Sponsors Group announced it is adding three more exhibiting sponsors for this fall’s Premarket, which takes place from September 14th through September 16th in High Point. A|R|T, Caracole and Rowe Furniture will all be sponsors this fall, bringing the number of exhibiting sponsors to 13 companies.
August 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Knoll announces the North American debut of the Perron Pillo Bed by multidisciplinary designer and creative director Willo Perron. Marking Knoll’s first bed launch in decades, the introduction extends the Perron Pillo Collection into a new room of the home while continuing the brand’s legacy of partnering with visionaries shaping culture.
August 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
More than 190 Teamsters at IKEA's distribution center in Joliet have been forced onto the picket line after the furniture giant failed to offer workers a fair first Teamsters contract. The warehouse workers, represented by Teamsters Local 179, are demanding higher wages, improved working conditions, and protections against automation.