February 1,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ: HOFT) has completed the acquisition of Sunset West, a leading west coast-based manufacturer of outdoor furniture, in an all-cash transaction.
February 1,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted unanimously, 4-0, to advance its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) on a mandatory safety standard for Clothing Storage Unit tip-overs, according to a report from the Home Furnishings Association.
January 31,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair (NYSE:W) has announced the appointment of Fiona Tan as chief technology officer. Tan will succeed Jim Miller on March 1 with Miller staying on for a transition period leading up to his retirement at the end of June.
January 31,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has announced its inaugural class of emerging leaders who will participate in the prestigious Home Furnishings Leadership Institute at High Point University, Feb. 20 to 24, 2022.
January 30,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Home furnishings and décor retailer Ballard Designs has announced official expansion of its home performance fabric options to include Crypton luxury textiles. This adds to Ballard's existing collection of distinguished Performance Fabrics, Sunbrella and Inside Out.
January 30,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Norfolk, Va.-based Mantra Inspired Furniture, a commercial furniture manufacturing and design company, has joined Heirloom Design, a digital platform for "handing down" (refinishing and reselling) commercial furniture, as their newest maker.