August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Inter IKEA Systems B.V., the owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor, today announces that it has signed franchise agreements with Sarton Group to grant exclusive rights to explore expansion opportunities in Panama and Costa Rica.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
According to a report by Fox7 in Austin, Tx, Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are stepping up to help those across Kerr County and the Austin area impacted by the deadly and devastating July 4th floods.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
AHFA is preparing for its second annual Furniture Safety Week, which will be October 6-10. The initiative was launched last year to engage all segments of the home furnishings industry in public conversation about furniture and home safety.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Rejuvenation, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced a new lighting collaboration with Roll & Hill, an innovative American design house renowned for cutting-edge lighting and furniture.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces the Saturday night headliner for Center Stage at Fall Market, just as the official organizer of the world’s largest biannual home furnishings trade show opens online registration for its upcoming event, Oct 25–29.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Hooker Furnishings today announces the global launch of the Margaritaville collection set to debut at the October High Point Market. Inspired by the iconic lifestyle brand rooted in the music, escapism, and easygoing attitude of Jimmy Buffett, the new collection offers a fresh, elevated take on relaxed luxury. Developed through an exclusive licensing partnership, Margaritaville meets rising consumer demand for home furnishings that reflect a full lifestyle experience. The collection spans multiple Hooker Furnishings’ divisions, including Sunset West, Hooker Furniture, Hooker Upholstery, HF Custom, Bradington-Young, and H Contract.
August 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc., the destination for all things home, reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025.