April 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Meridian Furniture, a fast-growing brand known for its vast selection of high-style, affordably priced design-driven pieces, will debut 36 new skus in dining and bedroom at the Spring High Point Market. The introductions are part of a broader showroom presentation encompassing more than 100 new skus, offering a wide range of scale options.
April 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sherrill Furniture will debut “Life Happens” at the Spring 2026 High Point Market, a new showroom concept that highlights the evolution of performance fabrics within a residential setting. Located on the first floor of the Sherrill showroom, the installation presents a curated lifestyle vignette that blends design, function, and innovation.
April 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Import volume at major U.S. container ports is not being significantly affected by the conflict in Iran but ocean carriers are seeing a related increase in fuel costs that could eventually affect retailers and their customers, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
April 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture First’s annual education conference has a new name: Ignite. The updated moniker is intended to reflect the excitement of the participants in the event.
April 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, Kirkland’s, and a blockchain asset portfolio, announced the appointment of Amy Sullivan as President, effective immediately, as the Company accelerates its next phase of disciplined growth.