February 2,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Pottery Barn, a brand portfolio member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), has announced a collaboration with the Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG). BADG is a global organization dedicated to building a more equitable and inclusive creative culture through the advancement of independent Black makers.
February 2,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
NY NOW and Gift for Life will partner to raise funds for World Central Kitchen through the market’s “Floor to Store” exclusive installation (booth #2859) February 6 – 9, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center.
February 1,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Universal Furniture has announced additions to its corporate sales management team. AJ Filloy and Drew Ward have been named regional vice presidents and began their respective roles February 1.
February 1,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ: HOFT) has completed the acquisition of Sunset West, a leading west coast-based manufacturer of outdoor furniture, in an all-cash transaction.
February 1,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted unanimously, 4-0, to advance its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) on a mandatory safety standard for Clothing Storage Unit tip-overs, according to a report from the Home Furnishings Association.
January 31,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair (NYSE:W) has announced the appointment of Fiona Tan as chief technology officer. Tan will succeed Jim Miller on March 1 with Miller staying on for a transition period leading up to his retirement at the end of June.