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From Home Furnishing Business
May 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Marsh Cabinets, a family-owned cabinetry manufacturer based in High Point, North Carolina, is celebrating its 120th anniversary this June with a weeklong series of events honoring the people, partnerships and manufacturing foundation that have defined the company for more than a century.
May 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Somnigroup International Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 and reaffirmed financial guidance for the full year 2026.
May 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
President and CEO Karl Glassman commented, "In aggregate, first quarter sales were in line with our expectations, and restructuring actions implemented over the past two years continued to deliver EBIT benefits, reflecting continued progress in structurally improving our earnings profile.
May 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
For decades, IKEA stores appeared where few other retailers would go – on the outskirts of towns, near highways, and sometimes even on former potato fields. They quickly became places to spend the day exploring room sets, planning future projects, enjoying a meal, and discovering new ideas for life at home.
May 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Clockmaker Howard Miller is relaunching with new West Michigan ownership and a new leadership team, under the direction of company veteran Jim O’Keefe as President.
May 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Segmart Dressers have been recalled because they are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
May 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Be a part of the 30th anniversary celebration by entering the prestigious International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) 2026 Pinnacle Awards. Submissions are open to all professional furniture and textile designers, manufacturers, and artisan designer/makers. In addition, furniture or industrial design students can enter the John Conrad Student Competition. Winners will be announced at the annual Pinnacle Awards Gala held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the International Home Furnishings Center, 11th Floor Club Level Ballroom, during the fall High Point Market. The deadline to enter is July 31, 2026.
May 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Avocado Green Mattress, the industry leader in certified organic and nontoxic sleep products and furniture, has signed a lease for a new retail location in New York City as the brand continues to expand its brick-and-mortar reach. With this new location, Avocado will operate 16 company-owned retail stores across the United States.
May 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced that it has been named a 2026 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer for the fourth year in a row. This recognition highlights XPO’s ongoing dedication to recruiting veteran and military talent and creating a workplace where they can build meaningful, long-term civilian careers.
May 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Cool Brands, a brand management, creation, and licensing company, today announced that A Star Is Born™, a contemporary children’s lifestyle brand co-founded by actress, singer and entrepreneur, Vanessa Hudgens, has signed long-term strategic multi-category licensing partnerships with Centric Brands and Jay Franco & Sons. Retail introductions are slated to begin in 2027.