Staples recently sent the board of The ODP Corp., parent of Office Depot and OfficeMax, a letter proposing an acquisition and the recipient replied that it would proceed on its own terms, which might include a deal between the two companies covering the consumer-facing side of its business.
Ikea U.S. has launched a new and improved app, the company announced, developed to transform its previous in-store companion app into a shopping platform.
Dallas Market Center reported The Total Home & Gift Market opened this week to buyer attendance at 75% compared with…
Regent Holding Company, the parent company of home product brands Creative Co-Op, Bloomingville and ILLUME, has acquired of Household Essentials,…
In a rapidly evolving marketplace, Greentouch Home has established the ED Ellen DeGeneres line of bathroom furnishings in a joint venture partnership as it works with popular brands to drive sales and support business expansion.
Stonewall Kitchen, a specialty food and home goods producer, is growing its home and candle lines for 2021.
As 2021 progresses and the world looks forward to some greater normalcy, the 2021 schedule of International Market Centers trade shows will proceed with the Atlanta Market slated for January 12 to 19; the Las Vegas Market rescheduled to April 11 to 15 and August 22 to 26, and the Spring High Point Market rescheduled to June 5 to 9.
Homeworld Business discussed with IMC CEO Robert Maricich what showgoers might experience as they attend the forthcoming markets.
The High Point Market Authority has announced its 2021 Style Spotters team of trend scouts.
Walker Edison has had a busy 2020, even leaving the COVID-19 pandemic aside, including naming and Joana McKenna, its president, and she told HomeWorld Business that the company has set the stage for bigger, better things in 2021.
Consumers hunkered down in their homes and feeling the anxiety and stress of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have been purchasing at-home remedies to relieve their stress as well as self-help books, candles and massaging appliances, each up double-digits this year, according to The NPD Group.
Home accessory supplier IMAX Worldwide Home has launched a new way for customers to view product in its showroom without having to travel to market using video conferencing.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the call for home furnishings in 2020 ran so high that keeping up with demand became a challenge for mass-market retailers and vendors, but a consequence was mass trial of products already designed to be functional, stylish and affordable.
Studio M will be releasing hundreds of fresh designs for spring and summer 2021 at the upcoming markets. The company said the new decor designs are in response to demand for outdoor décor items as consumers continue to focus on redecorating projects.
As 2021 approaches, Wayfair Professional has made its interior design trend predictions, which expands on style directions that have been evolving in the marketplace.
After 31 years of successful service to the industry, HomeWorld Business has ceased print operations, effective with the release of its December 14, 2020 edition. HomeWorld Business sister publication Gourmet Insider has ceased print operations effective with the release of its November/December 2020 edition.
International Market Centers has rescheduled the winter and summer editions of the Las Vegas Market, originally planned for January and July, with dates now April 11 to 15, 2021, and August 22 to 26, 2021.
Tuscan Iron Entries, a U.S.-based manufacturer of ornamental iron windows and doors, has entered into a partnership with the Kathy Ireland Worldwide family of brands.
Lamps Plus has debuted the first signature lamp from Forrest Lamp, the Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman and company promotional partner.
Ready to assemble furniture supplier Walker Edison recently added four new key hires to it team to help propel the company’s growth.
Greentouch Home has formed a partnership with the ED Ellen DeGeneres brand to launch a line of bathroom furnishings.