August 1,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Retail software provider Storis has announced the induction of Client Relations Manager Nancy Figueras to the 2021 Home Furnishings Business (HFB) Forty Under 40 Class. HFB started the Forty Under 40 program in 2015 to recognize accomplished, up-and-coming professionals in the industry.
August 1,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has announced that the executive team and members of the board of directors of GXO Logistics, Inc. will ring the New York Stock Exchange’s Opening Bell at 9:30 a.m. today, launching GXO as the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider.
July 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Leading industry trade magazine Home Furnishings Business (HFB) is pleased to announce the honorees of its Forty Under 40 Class of 2021, which recognizes young leaders in the home furnishings industry. Now in its eighth year the Forty Under 40, sponsored by Storis, includes stellar individuals whose actions and leadership are driving the industry forward through their commitment to their core values, professional excellence, business growth, and the communities in which they serve. In honor of the inductees, a slideshow is now available here.
July 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Tupelo Furniture Market has announced the cancellation of its 2021 August market.
July 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Lighting and home furnishings retailer Lamps Plus has introduced an innovative customer-focused strategy by hiring sales associates to serve dual roles as both brick-and-mortar retail store associates and customer care agents.
July 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, has announced that its “Feed the Hungry – Feel the Good” fundraiser yielded nearly $50,000 for World Central Kitchen, an organization which distributes individually packaged, fresh meals in communities that need support during times of crisis.
July 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO Logistics, Inc., a global provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions, has announced the appointment of Ravi Tulsyan as chief financial officer. Tulsyan joined the company as treasurer in 2016, and has served in the additional role of deputy chief financial officer since February 2021. He will replace CFO David Wyshner, who is leaving the company effective September 2.