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From Home Furnishing Business
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Another pause on tariffs on goods from China for 90 days while negotiations continue has done little to alleviate the pressure on businesses to plan and prepare for the effect the cost of these tariffs will have on the suppliers, consumers, and ultimately their survival.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Lectra, a leading provider of industrial intelligence technology solutions to players in fashion, automotive and furniture, announced that Walters, an 85-year-old furniture manufacturer specializing in outdoor furniture for architects and designers, has successfully implemented Lectra's Furniture on Demand and Valia Furniture platform to dramatically accelerate production workflows and order fulfillment.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) School of Filmmaking are collaborating to produce at least one documentary film featuring High Point Market, the world’s largest biannual home furnishings trade event.
August 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers sought out summer sales promotions to buy goods before more tariffs take effect, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
August 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Casual Market Atlanta returns September 16–19, 2025, bringing more than 120 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits across seven floors at AmericasMart Atlanta. Continuing the strong momentum of the Summer market, the Fall market expands opportunities for outdoor and casual furnishings buyers to source, connect and celebrate the industry.
August 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Dorel Industries Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025.
August 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Natuzzi S.p.A. announced that Mr. Pietro Labriola has formally accepted the appointment as a non-executive director of the Company by way of co-optation, effective August 6, 2025, further to the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors on July 29, 2025. Mr. Labriola will remain in office until the next Shareholders’ Meeting, at which time it will be submitted for confirmation by the shareholders.