March 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
This June, Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel will co-locate at AmericasMart Atlanta, marking the first major buying opportunity of the summer. Two Markets, one trip. The Summer 2026 Markets will be held in a new date pattern June 9–14, with Temporaries open June 9–13, offering buyers access to 6,500+ brands spanning gift, home, lifestyle, apparel and accessories. Atlanta Market traditionally is held in July but is moved to June for 2026 due to FIFA World Cup schedule.
March 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on February 10, 2026, and can be viewed on Forbes website.
March 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Denver Mattress Co. announced the arrival of a new Rest & Recline gallery inside its Grand Island store, located at 2341 N. Diers Ave. by the intersection of US-281 and W. Capital. This exciting addition brings the comfort expertise and custom-fitting philosophy of Rest & Recline to Grand Island shoppers, all within the familiar setting of their local Denver Mattress store.
March 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Designers, mark your calendars for the Real American Hardwood® 2026 spring Market panel event, The Power of Hardwood: Craft, Performance & Purpose in Modern Design, presented in partnership with The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) and Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. The panel of industry leaders will discuss the benefits of specifying hardwoods for furniture design, including structural integrity, design flexibility, a compelling environmental story, and a timeless aesthetic appeal, as well as the creation of biophilic interior environments. Plan to attend this enlightening discussion on Monday, April 27, at 9 a.m. in the Suites at Market Square ANDMORE Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022.
March 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that nominations are officially open for the 37th ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to the home industry excellence and achievement.