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From Home Furnishing Business
March 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, was named to Fortune’s list of America’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025. XPO is the only pure play LTL carrier on the list.
March 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
After a year of extensive revamp, IKEA has officially unveiled its redesigned Soroksár store in Budapest, marking a major step in the company’s efforts to adapt its classic stores for the omnichannel retailing.
March 25,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Five rising stars within the home furnishings industry will be recognized with the prestigious Paul Broyhill Leader Award during a reception on Thursday, April 24, at the spring High Point Market. The award is given by the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame to: Aaron Fenske, Vice President of Sourcing for Ashley Furniture Inds.; Jill Johnson, Vice President of TempurPedic Brand Management; Scott Kahan, Director of Product for Regal Fabrics; Jay Anna Mize, Vice President of Advisory + Partnerships for Fashion Snoops; and Zoe Wong, Executive Director, General Manager of International Markets for Manwah Holdings.
March 25,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sleep Number Corporation, a sleep wellness leader, introduced an innovative new app to support the sleep health of millions of snorers. With a free download, BreatheIQ™ allows users to understand what their snore may mean and why breathing irregularities like snoring may matter to their health. Sleep Number already offers smart bed and bases that help to reduce nighttime snoring, such as the Partner Snore™ feature connected to the FlexFit™ series of smart adjustable bases. Now, Sleep Number is expanding its support of snorers and their partners by helping to demystify a common yet often overlooked sleep challenge.
March 25,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Home should be a place of joy – but for many, that’s not always the reality. More than a third of people globally find enjoyment important but don’t feel it enough at home. The latest IKEA Life at Home Report explores why – and how – in a world of uncertainty and constant change – small, simple changes can help bring more joy into everyday life.
March 25,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), the destination for all things home, announced a new standard in home shopping with the launch of Wayfair Verified, a program designed to give customers a shortcut to the best items in the Wayfair catalog across every style and price point. This trusted seal of approval highlights the company's most trusted products–carefully evaluated and selected by Wayfair product specialists for quality and value–making it easier than ever for shoppers to outfit their home with confidence.
March 25,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
ANDMORE®, presenter of premier physical markets and design centers that connect buyers and sellers of wholesale furnishings, gifts, and apparel, today announced the appointment of Scott Eckman as President, effective April 7.