October 31,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Ikea U.S. has announced its plans for two new planning studios in the Los Angeles area that are set to open in spring 2022, one in Long Beach and a second in another central location that will be finalized soon.
October 31,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics has been named one of the transportation industry’s top companies for women to work for by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
October 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) has released the 2021 Wood Furniture Scorecard. The annual report from SFC and the National Wildlife Federation assessed 118 furniture retailers and manufacturers on their wood sourcing policies.
October 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture and mattress retailer Raymour & Flanigan has partnered with Bringg, a data-led delivery and fulfillment cloud platform provider, to transform its last-mile logistics.
October 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Dallas Market Center has announced new additions to its marketplace in advance of the Total Home & Gift Market, January 5-11, 2022. The first market of the new year will include more than 50 new and expanded showrooms as well as important brands debuting inside permanent showrooms across the marketplace.
October 27,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has appointed Alex Shuford to chair for its board of directors. Shuford, CEO of Rock House Farm Family of Brands and Century Furniture, has served on the HPMA board and executive committee since 2018 and will serve two years in this new role.
October 27,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Through a partnership with Indianapolis-based Million Meal Movement, wall art and décor supplier Classy Art has fed over 46,000 children in the last nine months.