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January 11,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
From March 18 to 31, the 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2026) will be held in Guangzhou under the theme CONNECT•CREATE. The Home Furniture Exhibition, as one of the three key exhibitions of CIFF Guangzhou, will take place from March 18 to 21. Spanning 430,000 square meters, it will allow overseas brands, buyers, and designers to engage with China's supply chain, track global trends, and explore emerging business opportunities.
January 11,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
January 11,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly redefining how consumers discover products, evaluate brands, and make purchase decisions, signaling a fundamental shift away from traditional search-led commerce, according to Dovr Media and Shopify, whose senior executives will address these issues at two upcoming trade events.
January 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
After more than three decades of defining interiors with craftsmanship and rare artistry, Arteriors is making an outdoor statement with their third outdoor collection. This isn't your typical patio furniture—it's a manifesto on what outdoor living can and should be.
January 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, portfolio brands of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced a new collaboration with Stoney Clover Lane, the iconic accessories brand known for its vibrant aesthetic and playful customizations. For the debut collection, the design teams at Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen collaborated closely with founders Kendall and Libby Glazer to translate Stoney Clover Lane’s popular patches and vibrant color palettes into thoughtfully designed products for nurseries, kids’ and teens’ bedrooms.
January 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Contemporary lifestyle brand Armen Living will present inspired outdoor bar, dining, living and more. in the AmericasMart Showroom, alongside select and best-selling pieces from Uwharrie Chair’s unique outdoor furniture collections that combine classic American styling with extraordinary comfort and character in their showroom, B1-6-A-2 Jan 12 – 19.
January 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Namesake, the classic nursery brand known for blending timeless design with thoughtful functionality, is proud to announce its collaboration with heritage British design house Morris & Co. The Morris & Co. x Namesake Collection reimagines Morris & Co.'s legendary Arts & Crafts prints across Namesake's bestselling nursery seating – bringing warmth, whimsy, and enduring design to the nursery.