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From Home Furnishing Business
November 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
MadaLuxe Group, the global luxury goods company, today announced its acquisition of DUXIANA's North American distribution business, including exclusive distribution rights. The transaction positions MadaLuxe to lead DUXIANA's 15-location U.S. showroom network and accelerate the brand's North American growth as the iconic Swedish luxury bed and furniture brand celebrates its 100th anniversary. Financial terms were not disclosed.
November 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Design-forward home furnishings manufacturer Villa & House announces its first annual Flatiron Trade Walk, bringing together 10 showrooms in New York City’s historic Flatiron District on Nov. 12. The trade-only event invites interior designers, retailers and industry professionals to explore area showrooms from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A closing reception sponsored by participating showrooms will be held at Villa & House from 6 - 8 p.m.
November 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Gardner White is kicking off the holiday season with its 5th Annual Twinkle Town, bringing the beloved community celebration to a new home this year at Gardner White’s stunning new Novi store at 27775 Novi Road on Tuesday, November 10, from 6–8 p.m.
November 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Doug Bergeron, a significant shareholder of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. with beneficial ownership, collectively with his affiliates and associates, of approximately 5.2% of Ethan Allen’s outstanding common stock, highlighted the undisclosed record of incumbent director Cynthia Ekberg Tsai, who is seeking re-election to Ethan Allen’s Board of Directors at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on November 4, 2026.
November 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Risk Assurance Partners (RAP), a leading provider of furniture protection programs, including dealer reinsurance and subscription programs, announced enhancements to its FurnitureRx subscription protection programs designed to help retailers increase protection sales during the prolonged furniture industry downturn.
November 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Fifteen member companies attended Furniture First’s NextGen retreat at the Secrets Puerto Los Cabo in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico in late-September. Serta Simmons Bedding and Bread Financial sponsored the retreat and training sessions for the retailers.
November 1,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Supreen®, the sustainable performance woven upholstery fabric featuring innovative liquid-barrier technology, will exhibit for the first time at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), Nov. 8–9, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The leading trade fair and conference brings together boutique hospitality brands and designers with exceptional vendors, insider experiences, and hospitality products.