October 26,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Doug Bergeron, a significant shareholder of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. beneficial ownership, collectively with his affiliates and associates, of approximately 5.2% of Ethan Allen’s outstanding common stock, announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. has recommended that Ethan Allen shareholders vote on the WHITE universal proxy card “FOR” ALL FIVE of his highly qualified director nominees to the Board of Directors – Douglas G. Bergeron, Anna Brockway, Kristine E. Miller, Steve Oblak, and Stefanie Tsen Ward – at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Nov. 4.
October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, portfolio brands of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, announced the launch of ten new holiday collections designed in partnership with popular collaboration and licensing partners.
October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ubique Group, a leading provider of commercial and residential furniture, announced the launch of Martha Stewart's first modular living room collection, developed in partnership with Martha Stewart and global brand accelerator Marquee Brands.
October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Knoll announces the reintroduction of the Brigadier Sofa Collection by Cini Boeri, bringing a design icon back for a new generation. Brigadier reflects Boeri's distinctive architectural approach to design and embodies her signature juxtapositions: balancing structure and softness, alongside innovation and practicality.
October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Egan-Jones recommends that shareholders of Ethan Allen vote FOR all five dissident nominees put forward by DGB Investment on the WHITE card at the company's November 4 annual meeting, according to its commentary on the proxy contest. The piece applies a lesson from Warren Buffett's years in textiles to the 94-year-old furniture maker.
October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
What looked like a very public relationship scandal driving through the streets of High Point turned out to be something entirely different: one of Classy Living’s most successful guerrilla marketing campaigns yet.
October 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Consumer365 has recognized Sleep Number ComfortNext Ultra in 2026 coverage of the best mattress for back pain, highlighting adjustable firmness, pressure relief, lower-back support, cooling materials, and smart sleep features.