England Furniture, a leading domestic manufacturer of custom furniture with more than 60 years of industry expertise, announced a significant advancement in how it serves its retail partners with the recent launch of a digital platform powered by industry-leading 3D/AR solutions provider Intiaro.

Pottery Barn, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced a new home collaboration with vibrant fashion and lifestyle brand, Roller Rabbit. Roller Rabbit’s new partnership with Pottery Barn builds upon Roller Rabbit’s existing popular home furnishing collections with both the Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen brands.

The industry improvement trend stalled in Q1/2025 increasing 0.19% over the previous quarter but increasing 5.14% over the same quarter last year Q1/2024. CLICK HERE to read more.

With new tariffs putting pressure on international trade, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is tentatively expected to end 2025 5.6% below 2024’s volume, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Valspar, a paint and coatings company and ultimate resource for DIYers and contractors, announces Warm Eucalyptus 8004-28F as its 2026 Color of the Year. Naturally restorative and serene, Warm Eucalyptus reflects a collective desire for calm, grounding design that adapts to the ever-changing pace of life across residential and commercial design.

Science in Design® is delighted to announce that acclaimed wellness and design expert Jennifer Walsh will deliver the keynote address at When Design Heals: How Interior Design Shapes Health, taking place on October 24th at Congdon Yards during the October High Point Market.

Ingka Group, the biggest IKEA retailer, has officially launched its online store on JD.com, aiming to reach more of the many people in China with its offer and home furnishing knowledge.

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