April 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Retail sales rose again in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds that made up for increased gasoline prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by NRF.
April 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Natuzzi S.p.A. is shining a spotlight on the Natuzzi Editions brand with new product offerings designed to meet the evolving expectations of the American market at the Spring High Point Market this month.
April 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Along with its expansive slate of new products at the Spring High Point Market, Coaster Fine Furniture is unveiling a trio of new programs designed to benefit the bottom lines of independent brick-and-mortars on the operational side.
April 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
At Rugs Direct, search and sales patterns show shoppers increasingly prioritizing natural fibers, washable construction, and multi-use designs as they rethink how to build homes that feel both grounded and practical.
April 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Williams Sonoma, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced a partnership with acclaimed designer and tastemaker, Kelly Wearstler to promote the Breville Mixed Metals Collection of kitchen countertop appliances.
April 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Stetson, the American heritage brand synonymous with craftsmanship and Western authenticity, expands into home with the debut of its first bedding collection. Rooted in the enduring spirit of the American West, the collection brings the brand’s storied design language into a new category with thoughtfully crafted pieces that balance comfort and timeless style.
April 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Somnigroup International Inc. and Leggett & Platt, Incorporated announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement pursuant to which Somnigroup will acquire Leggett & Platt in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion based on Somnigroup's closing share price on April 10, 2026.