July 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to hit a new all-time record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff increases, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
July 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sometimes companies can see a crisis coming from a mile away. Other times the crisis sneaks up quietly then explodes with unexpected force. Regardless how it arrives, when a crisis hits your company today, preparation is the key to controlling communications and minimizing damage.
July 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
For nearly two decades, Ikano Industry, a core division of Ikano Group, which was founded by Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA, has quietly powered some of the world’s most trusted sleep brands.
July 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Warli expands its outdoor living narrative with a collection that brings together textile research, design vision, and compositional freedom. For 2026, the brand introduces Cala, a new outdoor rug designed by Samuel Accoceberry, and brings the spotlight back to Fairfield, also for outdoor spaces, along with the Strato pouf designed by Paolo Zani. This underscores a vision of en plein air living where surfaces, materials, and furniture seamlessly combine to create increasingly welcoming, versatile, and contemporary open spaces.
July 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation has awarded $67,000 in educational grants for 2026. The funding continues the foundation's longstanding commitment to supporting programs that prepare students and professionals for successful careers in the home furnishings industry.
July 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Anderson Tuftex, the premium hardwood and carpet brand of Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Shaw), is expanding its portfolio of luxury, eco-conscious design with three new 2026 product introductions. The launch spans two carpet collections and one hardwood. These introductions reinforce Anderson Tuftex's position at the intersection of design leadership and material integrity.
July 7,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RXO a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, announced that Chairman and CEO Drew Wilkerson has been named a 2026 Rainmaker by DC Velocity, one of the logistics and supply chain industry’s leading publications. The honor recognizes influential leaders who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and measurable impact on the industry through their work.