February 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to remain high as retailers continue to bring in cargo ahead of growing tariffs on China and threats against other countries, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
February 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Essentia Organic Mattress, the leader in performance-driven organic sleep technology, is celebrating 20 years of innovation with two major announcements: the launch of its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Boca Raton, Florida, and the debut of the Venti organic latex mattress, designed to make healthier sleep more accessible than ever.
February 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA is creating 150 jobs to steward its most innovative city store to date, opening Spring 2025.
February 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RH announced the release of the 2025 RH Outdoor Sourcebook featuring the largest collection of luxury outdoor living under a single brand in the world.
February 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Macy’s Inc. announced that Barbie Cameron has been appointed Chief Stores Officer of Macy’s, effective Feb 16. Barbie most recently served as the senior vice president and regional director of stores, East Region and had been the interim Chief Stores Officer since August. She reports to Adrian Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Macy’s, Inc.
February 9,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Kirkland's, Inc., a specialty retailer of home décor and furnishings, announced that the Company's shareholders, in accordance with applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules at a Special Meeting of the Shareholders concluded on Feb 5, have approved the issuances of shares of common stock pursuant to the Term Loan Credit Agreement and Subscription Agreement previously entered into with Beyond, Inc. on October 21, 2024.
February 6,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
L.A.-based Woven, heartbroken by the immense destruction and loss caused by the fires in their own community and their beloved city, have been inspired by the resilience and compassion of the design community, which has so quickly stepped up to help those in need.