November 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. announced enhancements to its leadership team and Board of Directors (the “Board”) to guide the Company's next phase of growth.
November 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Blueprint, the home and hospitality design house formerly known as Blueprint Lighting, has acquired a 15,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in High Point, North Carolina. Spanning two buildings, the space will lay the groundwork for Blueprint’s upcoming furniture launches.
November 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Alongside exciting events, insightful talks and inspiring trend tours, Interwoven offers fresh collections and new connections. From Nov. 17-19, there will be plenty to discover in High Point. Come explore the latest fabrics and leathers, meet the people behind the products and find inspiration for what's next. Register today and start planning showroom visits, seminars and industry gatherings.
November 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to taper off for the remainder of the year following an extended peak season that has kept docks busy since the spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
November 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
At last month’s High Point Market, Furniture First featured a refreshed Mattress 1st / America’s Sleep Specialists private label line in their showroom. The mattresses were built to the specifications of the group’s Mattress Committee, who solicited bids from leading industry manufacturers. As a member-owned and member-run cooperative, retailers with a vested interest serve on the mattress committee and have specific, strategic reasons for setting their label’s assortment with premium features like split head eligible models, zoning, and top tier aesthetics and ingredients. The America’s Sleep Specialists line provides an alternate brand with the same construction and quality when member territories overlap.
November 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
IKEA U.S. announced it will open IKEA Sarasota on Nov.18, growing its presence in Florida – an important market where growing communities are looking for more convenient access to affordable, well-designed home furnishings. Located at University Town Center, the state’s sixth IKEA store extends the company’s reach along the Gulf Coast and complements its existing stores, digital experience and Plan and Order Points inside select Florida Best Buy stores.
November 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Lock It and Matchstick, two extensions of the Game On Collection by renowned interior designer Michelle Gerson, will make their debut at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), Nov. 8 – 9 at the Javits Center in New York City. Artistic Tile will present the patterns at Booth 2619.