May 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced that it has been named a VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer for the third consecutive year. This award recognizes XPO’s extensive efforts to recruit veteran and military talent and build a workplace where they can establish fulfilling, long-term civilian careers.
May 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Quality Furniture Company is going out of business after providing its customers with quality whole home furnishings for more than half a century. The family-owned and operated store has begun its final liquidation sale.
May 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see its first year-over-year decline in over a year and a half this month as the effect of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on the supply chain increases, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
May 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
After 50 years shaping the commercial design landscape at The Mart, KI Furniture will make its final appearance at NeoCon this June 9-11, closing an iconic chapter in the company’s brand journey. Since 1969, NeoCon has been the world’s premier platform for contract interior design. This year, KI invites attendees to visit showroom #1181 at The Mart to celebrate the past and preview a bold new future.
May 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
According to an article in the Baltimore Sun, a family-owned furniture store in Havre-de-Grace, Maryland, Ryan Furniture has plans "to cease operations after doing business for over 75 years."
May 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Somnigroup International Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and revised financial guidance for the full year 2025.
May 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. announced the appointment of two new agency partners following a comprehensive creative agency review beginning in January. Starting on September 1, 2025, DAVID, New York will serve as the new IKEA U.S. creative agency of record, while alma will become the multicultural agency of record. This strategic decision aligns with the company’s ongoing transformation and growth initiatives in the U.S. market.