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Business Business, Government & Trade ANDMORE Introduces Strategic Support Initiatives Amid Economic Shifts Posted On: 5/13/2025 Area Rugs, Business Good Fashion Fund Partners with Sharadha Terry for New Rugs Unit Posted On: 5/13/2025 Business, Government & Trade, Retail Import Cargo Levels to See First Year-Over-Year Drop Since 2023 as Impact of Tariffs Increases Posted On: 5/9/2025 Import cargo is expected to see its first year-over-year decline in over a year and a half this month as the effect of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on the supply chain increases. E-Commerce Area Rugs, E-Commerce Oriental Weavers USA Unveils Newly Redesigned Website Enhancing Digital Experience Posted On: 5/27/2025 Oriental Weavers launches newly redesigned user-centric website, representing a significant step forward in the company's ongoing digital strategy. E-Commerce, Licensed Collections, Retail Rugs.com Collaborates with Happy Rugs Founder Madeline Ronzoni to Launch First Collection Posted On: 5/21/2025 The online rug shop Rugs.com has teamed up with rug artist Madeline Ronzoni, founder of Happy Rugs, to launch her first, extensive nationwide collection of unique and joyful rug designs. E-Commerce, Retail Williams-Sonoma Announces Strategic Acquisition to Expand Reach in Dorm Market Posted On: 5/28/2025 Williams-Sonom has purchased the intellectual property of Dormify, an online retailer and content resource for college students and young adults, with plans to relaunch Dormify in 2026. Executive Moves Executive Moves, Retail RH Appoints Lisa Chi as President, Co-Chief Merchandising & Creative Officer Posted On: 5/20/2025 RH announced the appointment of Lisa Chi as president, co-chief merchandising & creative officer reporting to RH chairman & CEO Gary Friedman. Executive Moves, Retail Target Corporation Announces Multi-Year Enterprise Acceleration Office Posted On: 5/21/2025 Target creates a multi-year Enterprise Acceleration Office to deliver faster progress on its roadmap for growth, with Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer, overseeing the effort. Financial Financial, Retail Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Third Quarter and Year-To-Date Operating Results for Fiscal 2025 Posted On: 5/29/2025 Costco reports net income and net sales both increased for the quarter and for the first 36 weeks of fiscal year 2025. Financial, Retail Costco Wholesale Reports April Sales Increase Posted On: 5/8/2025 Net sales at Costco rise to $21.18 billion -- an increase of 7 percent from $19.80 billion last year-- for the retail month of April. Financial, Retail Ethan Allen Reports Positive Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results Despite Challenging Environment Posted On: 5/6/2025 The company reported consolidated net sales of $142.7 million, adjusted operating income of $11.3 million, adjusted operating margin of eight percent, in part attributed to its domestic furniture manufacturing. Financial, Retail Havertys Reports Operating Results for First Quarter 2025 Posted On: 5/1/2025 The retailer reports solid first quarter results with improved gross margins, earnings, and expense control, despite facing several headwinds, including a weak housing market, atypical winter weather in the South, low consumer confidence, and significant shifts in trade policy. Financial, Retail Home Furnishings & Decor Retailers Release 2025 Reports, Performance Mixed Posted On: 5/7/2025 Several home furnishings and home goods retailers, including Ethan Allen, Havertys and Wayfair, have released their first earnings reports of 2025, and the financial results are lackluster. Financial, Retail Kirkland's and Beyond Strengthen Strategic Partnership Posted On: 5/12/2025 Kirkland's, Inc. and Beyond, Inc. strengthen strategic partnership and close $5.2 million expansion of credit agreement, allowing Kirkland's to focused on rolling out new Bed Bath & Beyond Home and Overstock stores, and launching buybuy BABY and Bed Bath & Beyond True Blue stores. Financial, Retail Kirkland's Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2024 Results Posted On: 5/1/2025 Kirkland's, a multi-brand specialty retailer of home décor, housewares and furnishings, reported financial results for the 13-week and 52-week periods ended February 1, 2025. Financial, Retail Target Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings Posted On: 5/21/2025 Target sales fell short of expectations, but reports several bright spots in the quarter, including healthy digital growth, led by a 36 percent increase in same-day delivery through Target Circle 360, and its strongest designer collaboration in more than a decade, kate spade for Target. Financial, Retail The TJX Companies Reports Q1 FY26 Results Posted On: 5/21/2025 The TJX Companies reports first quarter fiscal year 2026 results; comp sales growth of 3 percent and pretax profit margin of 10.3 percent. Financial, Retail Wayfair Announces First Quarter 2025 Results, Reports Further Share Capture with Robust Profitability Posted On: 5/5/2025 Wayfair reports Q1 net revenue of $2.7 billion with 21.1 million active customers. Government & Trade Business, Government & Trade ANDMORE Introduces Strategic Support Initiatives Amid Economic Shifts Posted On: 5/13/2025 Business, Government & Trade, Retail Import Cargo Levels to See First Year-Over-Year Drop Since 2023 as Impact of Tariffs Increases Posted On: 5/9/2025 Import cargo is expected to see its first year-over-year decline in over a year and a half this month as the effect of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on the supply chain increases. Retail Retail Bob’s Discount Furniture to Open 20 New Stores in 2025 Posted On: 5/8/2025 Bob’s Discount Furniture plans to open a total of 20 new stores in 2025, including its first stores in Vermont and North Carolina. Financial, Retail Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Third Quarter and Year-To-Date Operating Results for Fiscal 2025 Posted On: 5/29/2025 Costco reports net income and net sales both increased for the quarter and for the first 36 weeks of fiscal year 2025. Financial, Retail Costco Wholesale Reports April Sales Increase Posted On: 5/8/2025 Net sales at Costco rise to $21.18 billion -- an increase of 7 percent from $19.80 billion last year-- for the retail month of April. Financial, Retail Ethan Allen Reports Positive Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results Despite Challenging Environment Posted On: 5/6/2025 The company reported consolidated net sales of $142.7 million, adjusted operating income of $11.3 million, adjusted operating margin of eight percent, in part attributed to its domestic furniture manufacturing. Broadloom, Cut & Sew, Retail FCA Network Doubles Down on Soft Surfaces & Rugs Posted On: 5/7/2025 Retail buying group FCA Network held its annual convention rolling out a new soft surface display system and where several vendors showcased soft surface introductions. Financial, Retail Havertys Reports Operating Results for First Quarter 2025 Posted On: 5/1/2025 The retailer reports solid first quarter results with improved gross margins, earnings, and expense control, despite facing several headwinds, including a weak housing market, atypical winter weather in the South, low consumer confidence, and significant shifts in trade policy. Financial, Retail Home Furnishings & Decor Retailers Release 2025 Reports, Performance Mixed Posted On: 5/7/2025 Several home furnishings and home goods retailers, including Ethan Allen, Havertys and Wayfair, have released their first earnings reports of 2025, and the financial results are lackluster. Business, Government & Trade, Retail Import Cargo Levels to See First Year-Over-Year Drop Since 2023 as Impact of Tariffs Increases Posted On: 5/9/2025 Import cargo is expected to see its first year-over-year decline in over a year and a half this month as the effect of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on the supply chain increases. Financial, Retail Kirkland's and Beyond Strengthen Strategic Partnership Posted On: 5/12/2025 Kirkland's, Inc. and Beyond, Inc. strengthen strategic partnership and close $5.2 million expansion of credit agreement, allowing Kirkland's to focused on rolling out new Bed Bath & Beyond Home and Overstock stores, and launching buybuy BABY and Bed Bath & Beyond True Blue stores. Financial, Retail Kirkland's Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2024 Results Posted On: 5/1/2025 Kirkland's, a multi-brand specialty retailer of home décor, housewares and furnishings, reported financial results for the 13-week and 52-week periods ended February 1, 2025. Executive Moves, Retail RH Appoints Lisa Chi as President, Co-Chief Merchandising & Creative Officer Posted On: 5/20/2025 RH announced the appointment of Lisa Chi as president, co-chief merchandising & creative officer reporting to RH chairman & CEO Gary Friedman. E-Commerce, Licensed Collections, Retail Rugs.com Collaborates with Happy Rugs Founder Madeline Ronzoni to Launch First Collection Posted On: 5/21/2025 The online rug shop Rugs.com has teamed up with rug artist Madeline Ronzoni, founder of Happy Rugs, to launch her first, extensive nationwide collection of unique and joyful rug designs. Executive Moves, Retail Target Corporation Announces Multi-Year Enterprise Acceleration Office Posted On: 5/21/2025 Target creates a multi-year Enterprise Acceleration Office to deliver faster progress on its roadmap for growth, with Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer, overseeing the effort. Financial, Retail Target Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings Posted On: 5/21/2025 Target sales fell short of expectations, but reports several bright spots in the quarter, including healthy digital growth, led by a 36 percent increase in same-day delivery through Target Circle 360, and its strongest designer collaboration in more than a decade, kate spade for Target. Financial, Retail The TJX Companies Reports Q1 FY26 Results Posted On: 5/21/2025 The TJX Companies reports first quarter fiscal year 2026 results; comp sales growth of 3 percent and pretax profit margin of 10.3 percent. Retail US Consumer Confidence Plunged Again in April Posted On: 5/5/2025 Consumers' expectations for the future are at a 13-year low. Financial, Retail Wayfair Announces First Quarter 2025 Results, Reports Further Share Capture with Robust Profitability Posted On: 5/5/2025 Wayfair reports Q1 net revenue of $2.7 billion with 21.1 million active customers. E-Commerce, Retail Williams-Sonoma Announces Strategic Acquisition to Expand Reach in Dorm Market Posted On: 5/28/2025 Williams-Sonom has purchased the intellectual property of Dormify, an online retailer and content resource for college students and young adults, with plans to relaunch Dormify in 2026.

Product Area Rugs Area Rugs, Business Good Fashion Fund Partners with Sharadha Terry for New Rugs Unit Posted On: 5/13/2025 Area Rugs, E-Commerce Oriental Weavers USA Unveils Newly Redesigned Website Enhancing Digital Experience Posted On: 5/27/2025 Oriental Weavers launches newly redesigned user-centric website, representing a significant step forward in the company's ongoing digital strategy. Cut & Sew Broadloom, Cut & Sew, Retail FCA Network Doubles Down on Soft Surfaces & Rugs Posted On: 5/7/2025 Retail buying group FCA Network held its annual convention rolling out a new soft surface display system and where several vendors showcased soft surface introductions. Licensed Collections E-Commerce, Licensed Collections, Retail Rugs.com Collaborates with Happy Rugs Founder Madeline Ronzoni to Launch First Collection Posted On: 5/21/2025 The online rug shop Rugs.com has teamed up with rug artist Madeline Ronzoni, founder of Happy Rugs, to launch her first, extensive nationwide collection of unique and joyful rug designs. Broadloom Broadloom, Cut & Sew, Retail FCA Network Doubles Down on Soft Surfaces & Rugs Posted On: 5/7/2025 Retail buying group FCA Network held its annual convention rolling out a new soft surface display system and where several vendors showcased soft surface introductions.

Shows Chicago Chicago, Previews, Trends NeoCon 2025 Spotlights the Future of Commercial Design Posted On: 5/29/2025 The latest innovations at NeoCon reflect top emerging design trends embracing sensory-rich experiences, multi-functionality, smart materials & technology, and adaptive resilience. High Point High Point, Show Recap Exclusive High Point Rug Showroom Tour: People & Product, Part 1 Posted On: 5/15/2025 Check out the rugs that retailers and designers gave a thumbs up in the industry’s most comprehensive recap of area rugs at spring High Point Market courtesy of RugNews.com. High Point, Show Recap Exclusive High Point Rug Showroom Tour: People & Product, Part 2 Posted On: 5/15/2025 RugNews.com continues its exhaustive report of High Point Market area rug showrooms with a recap of favorite rugs and the people who shopped them. International International, Show News & Business DOMOTEX 2026: Strong New Partnerships & Optimized Participation Formats Resonate with Industry Posted On: 5/7/2025 DOMOTEX 2026 organizer reports strong new partnerships and optimized participation formats resonate with the industry. New York New York, Show Recap Five Rug Exhibitors Take Home Awards at ICFF 2025 Posted On: 5/29/2025 Five area rug exhibitors -- a mix of young labels and established creatives -- celebrated awards at the recent contemporary furnishings fair held in New York City.  New York, Show Recap ICFF Brought Creativity, Innovation and Connection to New York City Posted On: 5/28/2025 The contemporary design fair welcomed over 13,000 attendees with 400 established and emerging design brands representing 35 countries participating in the annual event in New York City. New York, Show Recap Rugs at NYCxDESIGN 2025: ICFF and Beyond Posted On: 5/21/2025 RugNews.com Previews Chicago, Previews, Trends NeoCon 2025 Spotlights the Future of Commercial Design Posted On: 5/29/2025 The latest innovations at NeoCon reflect top emerging design trends embracing sensory-rich experiences, multi-functionality, smart materials & technology, and adaptive resilience. Show News & Business Show News & Business Dallas Total Home & Gift Market: Dallas Leads the Way for New & Trending Products Posted On: 5/13/2025 Dallas Market Center announces details for its upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, the first summer show in the U.S., taking place June 18-24, 2025, with the TEMPS (temporary exhibitors) from June 18-21. International, Show News & Business DOMOTEX 2026: Strong New Partnerships & Optimized Participation Formats Resonate with Industry Posted On: 5/7/2025 DOMOTEX 2026 organizer reports strong new partnerships and optimized participation formats resonate with the industry. Show News & Business More Major Stores and Buying Groups Descending on Dallas for June Total Home & Gift Market Posted On: 5/29/2025 A growing number of large-volume retailers and buying groups, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in buying power, will attend the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market. Show Recap High Point, Show Recap Exclusive High Point Rug Showroom Tour: People & Product, Part 1 Posted On: 5/15/2025 Check out the rugs that retailers and designers gave a thumbs up in the industry’s most comprehensive recap of area rugs at spring High Point Market courtesy of RugNews.com. High Point, Show Recap Exclusive High Point Rug Showroom Tour: People & Product, Part 2 Posted On: 5/15/2025 RugNews.com continues its exhaustive report of High Point Market area rug showrooms with a recap of favorite rugs and the people who shopped them. New York, Show Recap Five Rug Exhibitors Take Home Awards at ICFF 2025 Posted On: 5/29/2025 Five area rug exhibitors -- a mix of young labels and established creatives -- celebrated awards at the recent contemporary furnishings fair held in New York City.  New York, Show Recap ICFF Brought Creativity, Innovation and Connection to New York City Posted On: 5/28/2025 The contemporary design fair welcomed over 13,000 attendees with 400 established and emerging design brands representing 35 countries participating in the annual event in New York City. New York, Show Recap Rugs at NYCxDESIGN 2025: ICFF and Beyond Posted On: 5/21/2025 RugNews.com

Trends Chicago, Previews, Trends NeoCon 2025 Spotlights the Future of Commercial Design Posted On: 5/29/2025 The latest innovations at NeoCon reflect top emerging design trends embracing sensory-rich experiences, multi-functionality, smart materials & technology, and adaptive resilience.