Allanna Bell, owner of Optimization Dolls (Opmdolls), which specializes in closet design, became a featured designer on a popular HGTV show, Married to Real Estate, after a direct message on Instagram.
Although new residential furniture orders dropped 1% in May compared to 2024, they are up 11% compared to April figures, according to the July issue of Furniture Insights. Orders, however, are down 3% for the year-to-date, compared to last year.
MasterBrand Inc. and American Woodmark Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement whereby MasterBrand will combine with American Woodmark via an all-stock merger valued at $3.6 billion. Upon closing, American Woodmark will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MasterBrand.
Palliser has appointed Mark Letain as the new chief operating officer for the large residential furnishings manufacturer. Letain rejoins Palliser after nearly 18 years at sister company EQ3, most recently as EQ3’s president.
Masonite International Corporation announced that approximately 99% of the votes cast by shareholders were in favor of the deal that would see Owen Corning acquiring the company for $3.9 billion.
Morgan Li, a custom manufacturer offering fixtures, furniture, and graphics solutions, has launched a new semi-custom furniture program called Make it Your Own.
Award-winning designer Wendy Scott of Timeless Closets and Cabinetry will be a featured guest on The Podcast Business Network and participate in a series of live interviews starting April 26.