Whit-Ash Furniture Going Out-of-Business After Five Decades

August 13, 2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry

After 52 years in business, the veteran and family-owned Whit-Ash Furnishings is going out of business and will begin total liquidation this week, marking the end of a significant chapter in the legacy built by brothers Whitney and Gerry Black.

IKEA U.S. Launches Inaugural College Bus Tour

August 13, 2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry

IKEA U.S. is launching the inaugural IKEA Ready for College bus tour, visiting 30 college campuses across the country throughout late summer and early fall.

Meridian Furniture Updates Website with New Features

August 13, 2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry

Meridian Furniture, a fast-growing furniture brand serving retailers and designers, has incorporated a new tab to its website that for the first-time features specially priced close-outs and over-stock items for existing retail and design customers.

RXO Announces Purchase Agreement for Private Financing

August 13, 2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry

RXO, provider of asset-light transportation solutions, announced that it has entered into purchase agreements with MFN Partners, LP and certain accounts managed by Orbis Investments for a $550 million private financing.

HPMA Announces “Style Spotters Spotlight” Program

August 13, 2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry

High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces “Style Spotters Spotlight,” a new twist on the trade show organizer’s signature Style Spotters program, naming TV design stars Galey Alix and Mikel Welch as this season’s Fall Market headliners.