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From Home Furnishing Business
September 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the judges for the 36th ARTS Awards, taking place in Dallas on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Hilton Anatole Hotel. The ARTS Awards, presented annually during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, celebrates preeminent manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, product designers, and sales representatives.
September 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Package.ai, the only AI-based platform unifying customer engagement and last-mile logistics for home furnishing, appliance retailers, and service providers, today announced the launch of AI-Backfill, a new AI-powered capability that intelligently fills empty truck space caused by delivery schedule changes and unoptimized routing—helping retailers increase efficiency and reduce manual effort across the board.
September 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ekornes, Inc., the North American division of Scandinavia’s largest furniture manufacturer, announced the strategic merger of its two premium brands, Stressless® and IMG® This initiative is designed to streamline operations, reduce costs, and reinforce the company’s commitment to long-term customer value.
September 3,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Avocado Grand Luxe mattress represents a new standard in certified organic, high-end mattresses, combining five-star hotel indulgence with sustainable craftsmanship. Handmade in California with pure Talalay latex and certified organic wool, cotton, and alpaca, the Grand Luxe features traditional artisan hand-tufting and zoned ergonomic support for both plush comfort and precise spinal alignment.
September 2,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) announces recipients for its Diversity Advocacy Alliance Awards, to be celebrated at a presentation ceremony and mixer held at JH Adams Inn on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 5pm.
September 1,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide, announced sales and operating results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2025. Net sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 were $14.4 billion, an increase of 7% versus the second quarter of Fiscal 2025. Second quarter Fiscal 2026 consolidated comparable sales increased 4%. Net income for the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per share were $1.10, up 15% versus $.96 in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.
August 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announce the finalists for the 36th ARTS Awards, the premier awards program dedicated to the home industry, taking place Friday, Jan 9, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole.