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From Home Furnishing Business
February 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Following its launch in July 2025, Herman Miller expands the Pawson Drift Collection with a corner sectional, an ottoman, and a family of occasional tables. The collection is designed by renowned British architect John Pawson.
February 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Winter 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market, held January 25-29, 2026, at the World Market Center Las Vegas, wrapped up on a high note, delivering impressive impact across the board. The refreshed branding and updated market experience generated palpable buzz from the start, and that energy carried throughout the entire week. With strong order writing, a notable increase in new buyers, and a renewed sense of community, the event reinforced Las Vegas Market’s position as a critical sourcing hub for the home, gift, and lifestyle industries on the West Coast.
February 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
On January 10, Yusra Home proudly unveiled its first Ashley showroom with a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. The 9,100 sq. ft. facility, located at Sub-city Lideta Woreda 08, House No. New, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marks a significant addition to the local community. Distinguished guests, including His Excellency Ervin Massinga, the Ambassador of the United States to Ethiopia; Kurt Haines, Ashley’s Executive Vice President of International Sales; Mark Marais, Ashley’s Vice President for Africa and other Ashley representatives joined the Yusra Home team in celebrating this milestone.
February 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Skyline Investors announced today the acquisition of Buddy's Home Furnishings, the third-largest rent-to-own franchisor in the United States. The investment marks a transformative moment for the established brand, bringing Skyline’s flexible capital solutions and an engaged ownership approach to support Buddy's nationwide network of 220+ locations.
February 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. announced plans for a new Plan and order point with Pick-up with Pick-up located in Pleasanton, CA, which is set to open to the public in Summer 2026. This new customer meeting point brings the IKEA experience closer to more residents of the Tri-Valley metro area.
February 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Interior designer Cortney Bishop announces the launch of the Grove Collection, the third from her premier fabric line, Harwood House, created in collaboration with Holland & Sherry.
February 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and a blockchain asset portfolio, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Tokens.com to establish critical foundation for a unified investment and personal finance platform. The platform will address a fragmented market for financial services by delivering a one-stop journey for real estate and other real-world asset finance that bridges tokenized and traditional investing. The platform will be integrated with our financial technology, insurance, and blockchain-based businesses.