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From Home Furnishing Business
May 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “We applaud the U.S. and China for agreeing to a 90-day pause on the 125% reciprocal and retaliatory tariffs. We are encouraged by these constructive negotiations, which provide for a significant de-escalation in the current trade relationship."
May 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Kirkland's, Inc., a specialty retailer of home décor and furnishings, today announced the closing of a $5.2 million expansion of the existing credit agreement with Beyond, Inc. ("Beyond"). The upsized facility strengthens Kirkland's financial position, providing flexibility for general working capital purposes and support for the Company's updated store conversion strategy.
May 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Green River Group’s US-based case goods furniture operation HH2 Home is relocating their distribution center from Louisville, Kentucky to Northwest Mississippi, expanding into a 500,000+ square-foot warehouse and distribution center formerly operated by Benchcraft.
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.