August 22,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
IKEA launches MÄVINN to build on its social entrepreneurship efforts. Partnering with social businesses in Southeast Asia, MÄVINN celebrates local craftsmanship, while providing jobs and training for women and marginalized groups. Each of the 17 one-of-a-kind, handcrafted products tells a story of cultural heritage and empowers the artisans who created them.
August 22,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley for the Arts concluded yet another unforgettable weekend of live entertainment and family fun. The 15th annual, three-day music and arts festival took place Aug 8-10 and drew in tens of thousands of fans to see a world class lineup of performers, access to art and craft vendors, a plethora of food vendors, an inflatable air park, a lumberjack show, street performers, fireworks, and much more!
August 21,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
More than 40 brands transform Fall Market sourcing with new, expanding and relocating resources among 300+ exhibitors in Suites at Market Square (Suites). The Fall debut of an Oct 25 opening gives buyers and sellers extra face time for networking and business at the Oct 26-30, Market.
August 21,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
According to an article on the International Sleep Products Association Advocacy page, “the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decided unanimously to hold Amazon responsible for defective or unsafe products sold by third parties on its platform.
August 21,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA’s Plan & Order Point with Pick-Up store in Alpharetta, GA will celebrate its Grand Opening on Aug. 28, adding a second IKEA location to the Atlanta Metro area. The store is located in the Mansell Crossing Shopping Center at 7681 North Point Pkwy.
August 21,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
In celebration of the grand opening of their new store in Daytona Beach, Ashley, in collaboration with Hope to Dream, a non-profit organization, is proud to announce the donation of 50 beds to Children's Home Society of Florida.
August 21,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Capitol Lighting, one of the country’s leading providers of lighting and home furnishings, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Bellacor brand and its associated digital assets. This strategic move will enable Capitol Lighting to broaden its product offerings and support Bellacor's established customer base with an enhanced shopping experience.