October 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Flexsteel Industries, Inc., one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, reported first quarter fiscal 2027 results.
October 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. announced its participation at the inaugural DIY CON in Dallas, where it will share its expertise in storage solutions and home furnishing inspiration. The brand will present an interactive workshop, “The IKEA Organization Lab” on Nov. 7 from 1:30 – 2:15pm CST.
October 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) celebrated Manufacturing Month throughout October by opening its doors to nearly 900 students across Mississippi, North Carolina and Wisconsin. The nationwide initiative, anchored by National Manufacturing Day, offered students an up-close look at the technology, talent and creativity powering today’s manufacturing industry.
October 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Babette’s Furniture & Home celebrated the grand opening of Florida’s first Margaritaville Gallery on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8345 US Hwy 441, welcoming guests to a day of tropical festivities and island-inspired entertainment, celebrating the relaxed lifestyle made famous by the late Jimmy Buffett. The opening also highlighted Babette’s commitment to the local community through support for My Special Place, a nonprofit dedicated to creating safe, supportive housing for adults with special needs, and for The Villages Parrot Heads Club and its Jimmy Buffett-inspired philanthropy, “Partying with a Purpose.”
October 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sunbrella, the global leader in performance textiles, returns to Interwoven Textile Fair (Nov. 17-19) in High Point, North Carolina to formally introduce Sunbrella Interiors Velvet Allure, the brand’s first fabric designed exclusively for interior use, alongside a range of additional fabric introductions, further expanding the brand’s portfolio of performance-driven textiles.