Smart Choices for Modern Homes
In the warmth of Bahrain’s golden light, a villa stands as a testament to the Zen principle of simplicity, presenting a landscape where sleek lines merge with the gentle shapes inspired by nature. This residence by Vivify Studios is more than just a home; it’s a serene retreat, thoughtfully designed to embody tranquility in every
Read MoreGREENWICH, Conn. – Less than truckload giant XPO reported a strong first quarter, with sales rising 5.8% from last year to just over $2 billion. Gains were driven by higher yield and tonnage per day in North American less-than-truckload, its biggest segment. Operating income was $138 million, up from $58 million last year. Adjusted EBITDA
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NEW YORK — Swavelle Group, a family-owned textile company that include brands Bella Dura, Bella Dura Home, TFA, Swavelle and Swavelle USA, has added to its corporate leadership team. Company officials said these appointments reflect Swavelle Group’s commitment to expanding its presence in the market, delivering unparalleled value to clients, driving growth initiatives and cultivating
Read MoreMARTINSVILLE, Va. — In a year of unpredictable consumer behavior, Hooker Furnishings CEO Jeremy Hoff is bringing the newest team members into the company conversations about growth, with nearly half a dozen of them offering retail experience that will influence strategy, initiatives and product development. Noting that Hooker now has “five leading retailers on the
Read MoreBOSTON — Wayfair picked up customers in the first quarter and marked its sixth straight quarter of outperforming the category with a net revenue loss of less than 2%. The predominantly online home goods retailer saw its active customers jump by 2.8% year-over-year to 22.3 million for the period ended March 31, while net revenue was
Read MoreFORT WORTH, Texas — After furniture manufacturer Karat Home acquired the intellectual assets of Top 100 brand Z Gallerie in January, its leader envisioned ways of building a bigger, better company that combines the best of both. “In essence, the acquisition of Z Gallerie by Karat Home represents a strategic alignment of strengths, combining Z
Read MoreTEMPE, Ariz. – After expanding for just one month in March, U.S. manufacturing returned to contraction in April, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s latest report. The monthly index recorded a 49.2%, down 1.1% from March. Before the one-month gain in March, American manufacturing had seen 16 months of decline, the longest downturn since
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On Wednesday, May 1st, HD Expo + Conference 2024 remained abuzz with engaging conversations and ideas across the show floor. Here, we pull together key insights from sessions held on day two. 1. Every decision has an environmental impact Sustainability was a huge part of the day’s design conversation, but what does it mean to
Read MoreMIDVALE, Utah – Beyond Inc. has added five new industry experts to its leadership team and promoted three others. The group now includes: Stacey Shively, joining as chief merchandising officer, Bed Bath & Beyond Deb Bollom, appointed to chief merchandising officer, Overstock Chris Peake, joining as director of merchandising, Zulily Steph Whitacre, appointed to senior vice president
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The International Interior Design Association (IIDA), in partnership with Hospitality Design magazine, announced the winners of the 27th annual IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards in Las Vegas on May 1st. The competition recognizes products that excel in seven different criteria, including aesthetics, cost and value, design innovation, environmental responsibility, need, technical advancements, and usage. This
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