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June 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
WithIt, the association dedicated to developing leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional women in the home and furnishings industries, announces the full speaker lineup and program details for its 2026 Professional Conference. The event takes place August 12-14, 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel Kansas City, with the theme "Forging Strong Leaders" guiding three days of programming built around connection, skill development and effective leadership.
June 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Bob's Discount Furniture is honored to recognize longtime Creative Director and Producer Michael Bannon, who retired this June.
June 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel concluded their Summer 2026 edition at AmericasMart Atlanta, bringing together buyers, brands and industry professionals for six days of sourcing across gift, home, outdoor living, apparel, accessories, and lifestyle categories.
June 28,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
About 25 years ago, IKEA, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), and the Sabah Foundation began restoring a degraded rainforest in Borneo through the Sow a Seed initiative. Since then, 18,500 hectares have been restored and protected. Building on evidence that rainforests can be regenerated, today IKEA and its partners launch the next phase, the Living Rainforest Restoration Lab, shifting the focus from on-site restoration to research and knowledge sharing to support global biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.
June 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
E.S. Kluft & Company will showcase the newest generation of the brand’s top-selling Aireloom Preferred Collection at 2026 Summer Las Vegas Market. Introduced at Winter Market and now available at retail stores across the USA and Canada, the collection includes four distinct product lines, each containing 14 different models with a wide range of firmness, construction and prices.
June 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn Kids, portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced a new collaboration with popular interior designer, Bria Hammel. Known for her nationally recognized interior design firm and bestselling design book, Hammel has built a loyal following through her ability to blend classic design principles with fresh, family-focused functionality. Her debut collection for Pottery Barn Kids translates that philosophy into pieces that inspire imagination, comfort and connection.
June 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
At the upcoming Las Vegas Summer Market, Coaster Fine Furniture is a sponsor of RESACONVEGAS 2026, the conference for professional stagers, to shine a spotlight on designers and stagers and is launching an innovative design contest for the industry segment.