May 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Bassett Furniture recently marked a corporate sustainability milestone, when Rob Spilman Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, planted its 250,000th tree in a field beside the company’s BenchMade warehouse in Bassett, VA. The planting marked the culmination of the 11th Annual BenchMade event to celebrate Arbor Day and the United States 250th anniversary this year.
May 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Transformer Table, the Canadian-born leader in innovative, space-saving furniture, announced Chris Wantlin as Chief Executive Officer marking a defining milestone as the company accelerates its transition from high-growth disruptor to globally recognized brand.
May 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
BEDGEAR® officially unveiled its expanded global headquarters in Farmingdale, N.Y., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, business leaders, and community partners.
Backed by an investment of more than $2 million, the expansion doubles the size of the Farmingdale facility to 25,000 square feet and grows BEDGEAR’s Long Island team by more than 20 percent. The investment reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to New York while supporting continued global growth.
May 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture Row is excited to announce the arrival of Joybird galleries at three select Colorado locations, giving customers across the state an exciting new way to experience the brand's bold, customizable furniture in person. Joybird, known for its organic modern designs and fully customizable upholstered pieces, is now available to browse and order at the following stores:
May 14,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Wrensilva®, creators of the ultimate record console, introduced Studio, a versatile new record console for design-minded music lovers that blends artful craftsmanship with rich, textured sound into a music centerpiece for any space. Studio's minimal footprint allows it to fit seamlessly into smaller rooms, creative studios, retail, and hospitality spaces. Its construction is substantial and intentional, without compromise.