The office superstore category has been a dynamic retail channel over the past few years, but, at Office Depot, Carolyn Feuer has stood out for her ability to keep the furniture business there moving forward.
Over the several decades since its launch, Costco has become a more important force in the furniture category, and, at present, Kristin Bates-Ashton is helping the warehouse club retailer continue providing members with fresh and enticing furnishings.
At the Summer Las Vegas Market, Twin Star Home will spotlight mini-collections and updates to best-selling product lines as well as new CoolGlow and PanoGlow electric fireplace lines.
Wayfair has finalized the look for its new pop-up shops that will debut this summer.
Ikea is shutting down its lone manufacturing plant in the U.S., but it still will source a substantial proportion of the products it sells in the U.S. from domestic factories, the company told HomeWorld Business.
Wayfair is partnering with Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
Twin Star Home is making a push in the furniture market with its recently developed CoolGlow and PanoGlow collections of electric fireplaces and coordinating media mantels.
Bush Industries is planning for a busy Summer Las Vegas Market, entering three new product categories— bathroom, entryway and storage— expanding its recently introduced bedroom furniture and office seating lineups, and adding new Kathy Ireland merchandise.
Conn’s HomePlus is expanding into the San Angelo, TX, market, opening its first store in the Sunset Mall at 4001 Sunset Drive.
Home Meridian International has appointed Jay Jordan, former president and CEO of Dorel Industries’ Ameriwood Home division, to president of the newly created HMidea business, which will produce an assortment of ready-to-assemble furniture.
International Market Centers said that Kathy Ireland, chair, CEO and chief designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide and ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, will be the featured guest at the 9th annual Up on the Roof fundraiser benefiting Gift for Life.
In a kind of homecoming, Bush Industries has received its first-ever New York State contract to sell and install commercial office furniture.
The High Point Market Authority will again host a Design Bloggers Tour for the Fall High Point Market, October 19 to 23.
One Kings Lane is collaborating with actress Minnie Driver on an exclusive furniture collection featuring three hand-drawn patterns in varying colors and scales applied across 16 silhouettes including chairs, settees, ottomans, headboards, benches and pillows.
The High Point Market Authority has released its style report for Summer/Fall 2019.
To address the evolving workplace, Staples is launching Staples Studio, an in-store concept that offers customers access to a collaborative workspace with private or shared offices, community kitchens and meeting rooms, and a range of additional membership benefits.
Conn’s has reinforced its leadership team with several executive appointments, including chief operating officer, president of retail and chief financial officer.
Conn’s comparable store sales slid in the first quarter but a better gross margin and the company’s improved credit segment performance helped drive earnings up in the period year over year.
The NBA’s Golden State Warriors, Chase Center and Williams-Sonoma have teamed up for a new partnership. The retailer will now be the official furniture and home design partner of the Warriors.
Ikea is rolling out two new limited-time collections for June: Fornyad, celebrating student and work life, and Annanstans, promoting crafts and job creation.