July 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Pottery Barn Teen, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced a new collaboration with the popular, teen-loved apparel brand, Pink Palm Puff. Known for its coastal-preppy aesthetic, pastel color palette and embroidered loungewear, and founded in 2023 by then 15-year-old Lily Balaisis, Pink Palm Puff has built a dedicated teen customer base and social media following through limited-edition releases and a highly recognizable surf-inspired aesthetic. For the new, debut collection with Pottery Barn Teen, Pink Palm Puff contributed the brand’s signature icons, including palm trees, hibiscus flowers, and shells to designs for home furnishings for teen bedrooms, study spaces and back-to-school essentials.
July 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
MillerKnoll, a global design company, has been named to TIME America’s Best Companies list, reflecting its strong culture and commitment to driving innovation and sustainability.
July 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Baby boomer downsizing and the return to urban apartment/condo living is driving a rise in small space living fueling Coaster Fine Furniture’s new wardrobe cabinet series, debuting at the Summer Las Vegas Market.
July 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Wellness-focused bedding manufacturer Purecare is marking the 10th anniversary of its FRÍO® cooling technology, a milestone that reflects the company's continued investment in temperature-regulating sleep products as cooling remains one of the bedding industry's fastest-growing categories.
July 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Last month, Jackhan Sdn. Bhd (Jackhan) unveiled its newest Ashley Sleep store with a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. The 1,600 sq. ft. facility, located at EDR No. 14227, Lot No. 15847, Kg. Jangsak, Jalan Gadong, Brunei, BE3919, marks a significant addition to the local community.
July 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Hope to Dream, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing children in need with a bed of their own, is proud to announce a significant milestone: more than 200,000 beds donated across the United States and Canada. Marking this moment, the organization celebrated its 200,000th bed donated with Suncoast Voices for Children, a nonprofit based in Clearwater, Florida, that supports children at risk of entering and those in the foster care system.
July 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Gardner White and Children's Foundation of Michigan today announced the launch of Bring It Home for Kids, a statewide campaign dedicated to helping Michigan's youngest children build the language, literacy and developmental skills that lay the foundation for lifelong success. The initiative will raise funds to expand access to programs ensuring more children enter kindergarten healthy, confident and ready to succeed while inviting communities across the state to invest in Michigan's next generation.