April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Five influential industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 18 during the High Point Market. Joining the current 143 members of the Hall of Fame are Kenneth Larson, founder, Slumberland Furniture; Mark Phillips, chairman and co-founder, Phillips Collection; Connie Post, CEO, Connie Post Affordable Design Solutions; Niraj S. Shah, CEO, co-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair; and J. Ralph Stump, founder and former CEO, Stump Financial Corporation.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Banner House, formerly Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc., announced that it signed an agreement to acquire the Kincaid and American Drew case goods brands from La-Z-Boy Incorporated. The transaction comes on the heels of Banner House’s recent acquisition of Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture, brands formerly part of Home Meridian International (HMI), from Hooker Furnishings Corporation.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn Teen, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, announced a new collaboration with Billabong, the globally recognized surf and lifestyle brand. The new Billabong for Pottery Barn Teen collection blends Billabong’s laid-back, surf-inspired aesthetic with Pottery Barn Teen’s signature focus on quality, function, and design for a collection that brings coastal style to teen and dorm spaces.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
S&H Rugs, a premier wholesaler and manufacturer of hand-knotted Oriental rugs, announces its return to the High Point Market (HPMKT) for the Spring 2026 season. The company will showcase its breathtaking new inventory on the second floor of the Suites at Market Square, in Booth M-1015.
April 22,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Living by Design Virtual Showhouse is officially open for virtual tours, spotlighting 11 top designers and 12 sponsoring brands in a fully virtual experience. Set digitally in Texas, the showhouse features designs unconstrained by budgets, giving designers the freedom to explore what is possible. Produced by Embello, this year’s showcase also includes LUXE Interiors + Design as the National Media Partner.