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From Home Furnishing Business
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Most Iconic Companies for 2026 by TIME magazine.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc. announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. The Company intends to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BOBS.”
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc., the destination for all things home, is a foundational partner that co-developed Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to enable more seamless, secure interactions between AI agents and retailers' platforms.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Malouf® cooling products are in-stock and ready to order at Las Vegas Market, with showroom special offers and opportunities on the cooling mattress line.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces a new “Style Spotters” team for 2026, naming five design professionals to the trade show organizer’s signature trend scouting program, including Rhobin DelaCruz, Juliana Ewer, Amber Guyton, Kathy Kuo and Isabel Ladd.
January 13,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center announced that its Total Home & Gift Market is already the best attended January show in multiple years, even with several days remaining. The attendance increase was notable for a wider geographic reach, attracting retailers and interior designers from across the U.S. and internationally, with preliminary numbers showing the strongest growth from the western U.S.
January 12,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Ashley companies continues to deepen its commitment to environmental stewardship, community partnerships and social initiatives across its worldwide operations. Throughout 2025, Ashley strengthened programs that create meaningful impact where employees live and work, investing in the communities that support its success. To explore the full scope of Ashley's corporate social responsibility efforts and achievements, view the company's sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report.