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From Home Furnishing Business
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
For its third annual home furnishings industry awards, the High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) committee opens its 2026 nomination form through July 8.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Art Brand Studios (ABS), a heritage-forward global fine art agency specializing in publishing, licensing, and manufacturing, proudly announces its exclusive fine art licensing partnership with Martha Stewart, and Marquee Brands, the global brand accelerator and owner of the Martha Stewart brand. This collaboration marks the debut of a comprehensive wall décor collection that translates one of the most influential lifestyle brands into a refined, gallery-quality art program.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Ernesta, the innovative home design brand redefining the rug-buying experience with designer-quality, custom-sized rugs, announces the opening of its newest showroom in Charlotte, North Carolina. Located in the vibrant South End neighborhood, the new space reflects Ernesta's continued investment in design-forward communities and its commitment to serving both consumers and trade professionals through a personalized, hands-on shopping experience.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Herman Miller’s Aeron Chair, designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick, has pioneered ergonomic seating since its debut in 1994. An iconic design built to last, Aeron continues to set the benchmark with two new colors, material innovation, and high performance—all backed by extensive research and a commitment to sustainability that have led to a series of design evolutions.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Modani, the modern luxury furniture brand operating 17 showrooms across the United States, announces an exclusive collaboration with contemporary artist Artlanta, introducing a limited-edition collection of five iconic sofas inspired by the passion, culture, and excitement surrounding soccer this summer.
June 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
MillerKnoll, Inc., a growth-oriented small-cap value company in the industrial and consumer sectors, announced President and Chief Executive Officer Andi Owen will retire on June 30, 2026, as mutually agreed with the Board. Ms. Owen has resigned from the Board and has begun a leave of absence from the Company, effective immediately. Jeff Stutz, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, will perform the duties of the Chief Executive Officer during Ms. Owen's leave of absence and will become Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company on June 30, 2026.
June 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, completed the sale of its previously announced American Drew and Kincaid wholesale casegoods businesses to Banner House (formerly Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc.), a multi-branded portfolio of home furniture.