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• June 2024: Esports tournament organizer BLAST partnered with gaming furniture brand Blacklyte. Under this agreement, Blacklyte is set to be the official gaming chair partner for both BLAST Premier and BLAST Rainbow Six events in 2024.
• August 2023: Xbox, a leading gaming firm, collaborated with Tempur, a well-known mattress manufacturer, to create a unique and innovative gaming chair designed for enhanced comfort and performance.

• March 2024: Godrej & Boyce plans to invest USD 4.8 million over the next three years to expand its distribution network in tier-II and tier-III cities. The investment aims to double its presence to over 400 towns by FY 2027. The company will spend USD 1.2-1.8 million annually on store expansion and renovation, targeting a 15-20% annual growth in revenue.
• April 2023: India's first-ever safety application for material handling, Godrej and Boyce, launched i-Report, its innovative safety solution to improve safety in the material handling industry in India. The app will help to bridge the gaps in the industry’s safety policy and standards by providing a 360-degree safety solution to their customers as well as business partners by providing remote and real-time incident reporting and audit capabilities, as well as training and consultation.

• February 2024: Panasonic unveiled its latest series of air conditioners for the year 2024, featuring a selection of room ACs equipped with Matter technology in India.
• January 2024: Bosch Home Appliances has unveiled the introduction of a fresh range of countertop Fully Automatic Espresso Machines. This remarkable line of products has been recognized as a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree in the smart home category.

• August 2023: Overstock.com Inc., in collaboration with Bed Bath & Beyond, unveiled BedBathandBeyond.com in the United States. This strategic move consolidates the strengths of both companies, creating a unified online retail platform operating exclusively as Bed Bath & Beyond.
• June 2023: Online retailer Overstock.com Inc. strategically acquired select intellectual property assets from Bed Bath & Beyond's banner. The acquisition took place through a process overseen by the Bankruptcy Court.
• April 2023: In a significant move, IKEA unveiled a USD 2.2 billion investment plan for its omnichannel expansion in the United States. The Swedish furniture giant is set to revamp its store footprint, enhance its fulfillment capabilities, and introduce a tailored product range to meet the evolving needs of American households. This landmark investment marks IKEA's most substantial commitment in its four-decade-long presence in the US market.

• In September 2023, At a capital expenditure of Rs. 70 crores, Kajaria announced an extension for large glazed vitrified tiles at the Sikandrabad factory, increasing its capacity from 8.4 MSM/annum to 10.2 MSM/annum.
• In July 2023, Somany Ceramics Limited introduced the unique line of luxury tiles, titled "Embrace the Extraordinary - Igniting a New Era of Luxury in Tiles," in Jammu. The designs in the collection, which include creative cladding possibilities, wood finishes, stone textures, and fabric patterns, are inspired by nature.

• December 2023:Ralph Lauren Corporation recently unveiled a significant and enduring partnership with Haworth Lifestyle Design, a renowned industry frontrunner in luxury furniture design, production, and distribution. This collaboration will empower Ralph Lauren to extend further and enhance its home business, solidifying its market position.
• March 2023: Welspun Group has successfully finalized the purchase of Sintex BAPL, a plastics products manufacturer that private equity firm KKR previously supported. A bankruptcy court approved this acquisition, and Welspun Corporation, a group subsidiary, carried it out. By acquiring Sintex BAPL, Welspun Group, known for its expertise in home textiles and line pipes, will be able to enhance its plastic business-to-consumer operations.

• January 2023: H&R Johnson, part of Prism Johnson Limited, launched a new collection at an event in Kolkata, India. This latest collection consists of 3,000 new designs of ceramic tiles, which have applications in various spaces catering to the industry demand of architects and designers.
• June 2022: Mohawk Industries Inc. acquired Vitromex, a Mexican ceramic tile manufacturer. This company has four manufacturing facilities across Mexico and a broad distribution network. Through the acquisition, Mohawk Industries Inc. increased its participation in the Mexican ceramic tile market with the help of the Virtomex brand.

• August 2023: Shivalik Group, an Ahmedabad-based real estate developer, and Stanley Furniture, one of India's top fully integrated luxury furniture manufacturers, forged a strategic partnership. The goal of this partnership is to open luxurious furniture stores throughout Gujarat.
• March 2023: Durian Furniture launched its spring 2023 offerings of veneer furniture pieces, available both in-store and online. The company launched a coveted collection of timeless coffee tables, side tables, TV units, and buffets that merge with the inherent beauty of exotic veneers and mesmerizing patterns handcrafted by skilled Marquetry artisans.

• In January 2024, LG Electronics (LG) bolstered its manufacturing capabilities by inaugurating a state-of-the-art scroll compressor production line at its Monterrey facility in Mexico.
• In April 2023, German engineering and technology firm, Robert Bosch, known for its production of domestic appliances, had initially earmarked USD 75.3 million for its Aguascalientes operations in Mexico. However, the company has now decided to ramp up its investment, committing a substantial USD 258.2 million to the facility.

• In November 2023 - ELIE SAAB partnered with RAK Ceramics and launched a bathroom and surface collection in downtown Dubai. ELIE SAAB is a Lebanese fashion designer, and in collaboration with RAK Ceramics, it launched five elegant collections of luxury ceramic tiles. This includes liquid metal, royal, glamour, travertine, and soft luxury.
• In August 2022 - Al Maha Ceramics announced the acquisition of a 45% stake in Al Hael Ceramics Company. Al Maha Ceramics is the largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles in Oman, and Al Hael Ceramics is Oman's largest manufacturer of tiles and porcelain.