October 24,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Meridian Furniture, a fast-growing furniture brand serving retailers and designers with an ever-changing product line of affordably priced, high-style designs, is taking another step on its journey to becoming a whole home resource, with the launch of its first tabletop decorative accessories collection at the Fall High Point Market this week.
October 24,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Big Lots, Inc. announced the successful completion of its annual "Sample Sale Charity Pull," where over $50,000 worth of home furnishings and essential products were donated to eight nonprofit organizations. This impactful semi-annual event took place at the company's distribution center in Columbus, Ohio.
October 23,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Following the brand’s acquisition by Surya Inc. in late 2023, storied American furniture company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is reintroducing itself to the design community with iconic favorites, heirloom quality, and new fabric and leather options to expand the brand’s full customization capabilities, now available exclusively to trade professionals. MG+BW’s grand relaunch includes an upgraded digital experience for designers on mgbw.com, and a new showroom, IHFC G265, at the Fall 2024 High Point Market, Oct 25–30.
October 23,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furnishings has promoted Bobby Jones to Vice President of Hooker Upholstery. In this expanded role, he will be responsible for overseeing merchandising, product development, and overall strategic direction for the Hooker Upholstery division.
October 23,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. reported first quarter results for 2025. The Company reported net income of $4.1 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income of $0.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
October 23,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Home furnishings resource Kravet Inc. and 3D visualization experts Intiaro have partnered to launch Arrange 3D, the industry’s first mixed reality application that blends physical and virtual elements to revolutionize the way people interact with products.
October 23,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Myriad Software is releasing Version 6.0 for its PointCentric™ retail management software (RMS) with several new features for home furnishings retailers. The enhanced features include integration with Podium SMS notifications; a CRM-Phase 1 with Upboard; and new La-Z-Boy product interface.