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May 11,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
As part of its new national growth strategy, Hertz Furniture, a leader in school furnishings (K-12), has acquired School Furnishings (K-University), headquartered in Hudson, New Hampshire.
May 11,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Bienenstock Furniture Library has announced a new scholarship and rebranding of its annual student interior design competition to reflect a $7,500 contribution from High Point-based Barbour Spangle Design.
May 11,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Celebrity interior designer, best-selling author and television personality Nate Berkus has announced a new brand of home goods – including bed, bath and organizing items – developed in partnership with mDesign Home Décor. "Nate Home" in collaboration with mDesign will launch in 2023.
May 11,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Online interior design service Havenly has announced it is expanding into in-person design services, building on its mission to become the destination for inclusive and accessible interior design and furnishings.
May 11,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
High-design home destination CB2 debuts its latest collection in partnership with Los Angeles-based design brand Lawson-Fenning. Drawing on the rich history of California design and the area's wealth of natural materials, founders Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning designed versatile and timeless pieces that invite fluidity between indoor and outdoor living.
May 11,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Pottery Barn, a brand portfolio member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), has announced a collaboration with tastemaker Julia Berolzheimer. Drawing inspiration from her love of vintage-inspired florals and the beauty of nature, the Julia Berolzheimer x Pottery Barn collection features delicate, natural elements brought to life across décor, textiles, tabletop, and garden.
May 10,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has announced that Drew Wilkerson, currently XPO’s president of North American Transportation, will become chief executive officer of the company’s planned spin-off of its tech-enabled brokered services platform. Wilkerson will transition to the CEO role with the spin-off, which the company expects to complete in the fourth quarter of this year.