November 18,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
After careful review, a panel of professional product designers selected Lindsey Molitor from Kansas State University as the recipient of the International Society of Furniture Designers® (ISFD) 2024 Tom Conley Student Scholarship. Molitor will earn her Master of Industrial Design degree in May 2025.
November 17,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. announced plans for IKEA Rockwall, which is slated to open Dec 2025, in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. IKEA is on a journey in the U.S. to become more accessible, affordable and convenient for the many and this new store offers a new way of reaching customers both in-store and digitally.
November 14,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and ranked among the nation’s top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, and its International Home Furnishings Industry group (IHFI) have announced the two leaders in the furniture industry named as the 2025 Spirit of Life Awards honorees.
November 14,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
BEDGEAR®, innovative sleep solution manufacturer, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Salt Lake City, “The Peak.” This strategic move is designed to enhance delivery times, operational efficiency, and customer service levels, particularly for the Western United States and Canada.
November 14,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Therapedic International announced its newest licensing partner, BedFounders (PTY) Ltd, a leading manufacturer of custom and private-label sleep products in the South African market.
November 14,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RXO announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024.
November 12,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
HAVERTYS announced that Clarence H. Smith, CEO and chairman of the board, has chosen to retire from his position as CEO and transition to executive chairman of the board, effective January 1, 2025. At that time, Steven G. Burdette, currently president, will succeed Smith as president and CEO of Havertys and will serve as a member of the board of directors.