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Las Vegas Market Returns with Fresh Offerings

Las Vegas Market is set to welcome retailers and designers with a dynamic lineup of expanded showrooms that enhance the breadth and depth of product offerings. Read more.

Message from the Editor

Happy New Year! After a tumultuous 12 months, 2025 closed with some good news — a pause on the tariff increase on certain furniture products. While welcome, the industry continues to faces challenges; tariffs are still here and an unpredictable U.S. president means it's possible he could do an about face and reinstate the originally planned hike. For the time being, though, let's focus on the new market season, kicking off with Las Vegas Market, Jan. 25-29. The twice yearly event is a big draw for wholesale buyers and sellers to experience the newest in home furnishings.

Clare Tattersall, Editor

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15 Reasons Customers are Leaving your Store

Retailers sometimes get so caught up in day-to-day operations that they overlook stuff that perturbs new shoppers, who are not afraid to turn on their heels and walk right out. Read more.

Latest News

White House Delays Upping Tariff on Furniture

The U.S. has postponed planned tariff hikes on certain foreign-made furniture and other wood products for one year, just hours before they were to come into effect. Read more.

Major Home Store Coming Back to Canada

Big-box chain Bed Bath & Beyond is planning a Canadian comeback in 2026, thanks to this country's largest mattress retailer — Sleep Country. Read more.

Streamline Art Expands Showrooms for Markets

Wall decor manufacturer Streamline Art is starting the year strong with new or expanded showrooms at Atlanta, Toronto and Las Vegas markets. Read more.

British Columbia Gets its First Ikea Planning Centre

Ikea Canada, this country's second largest furniture and home furnishings retailer, has opened its first ‘plan and order point’ store in the westernmost province. Read more.

HealthGuard Ends 2025 with Community Giving

Canadian top-of-bed manufacturer HealthGuard concluded 2025 with a renewed commitment to housing, food and holiday gifts for children. Read more.

Zucora Looks Internally for New VP of Sales

Product protection plan provider Zucora has promoted 17-year company veteran David Cohn to vice-president of national sales. Read more.

Upcoming Events

January 11 - 13, NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show, New York City, New York

January 13 - 19, Winter Atlanta Market, Atlanta, Georgia

January 15 - 19, Maison & Objet, Paris, France

January 20 - 23, IMM Cologne, Cologne, Germany

January 22 - 25, Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto, Toronto, Ontario