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• 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.

• 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 2024: Mahogany, the global music brand behind video channels Mahogany Sessions, COVERS, and Lagoon, partnered with Believe, a digital music firm based in France, for an extended period. The collaboration is a launchpad for Mahogany Songs, the company's DIY artist distribution solution.
• August 2023: DecksDirect, a Harbour Group company, acquired DIY Home Center LLC ("DIY"), an online building products distributor focused on deck components and other select exterior building products.

• August 2024: FENDI Casa, the renowned furniture brand, made its debut in Vietnam, infusing Asian spaces with its rich European heritage.
• July 2024: Mr DIY opened its flagship store in Vietnam, building on the success of its first physical outlet launched last year. Located on the second floor of the Aeon Tan Phu shopping center, the new store offers a wide array of products, from hardware and home essentials to electrical items, furniture, car accessories, stationery, sports gear, jewelry, and cosmetics.
• December 2023: Nitori Holdings Co Ltd unveiled its inaugural Nitori store in Vietnam, with the objective of expediting further store expansions within the Asian market.

• July 2024: Gourmia, renowned for its innovative countertop kitchen appliances, unveiled its latest digital air fryer, the GAF858, exclusively at Costco. This upgraded model offered an 8-quart capacity (an increase from the previous 7 quarts) and came packed with features such as a viewing window, internal light, temperature settings reaching up to 450°F, and a user-friendly control panel highlighted by blue-light indicators.
• October 2023: Smeg acquired La Pavoni, a company renowned for manufacturing domestic and professional coffee machines. This acquisition aims to enhance Smeg's product portfolio and strengthen its position in the coffee machine market.

• July 2024: Lenzing Group introduced its Black Towel Collection, crafted from LENZING ECOVER and TENCEL branded fibers. This line includes reusable face and body care items like towels and makeup removal pads. It offers a durable, soft alternative to disposable products, enhancing daily personal care with sustainability and vibrant color.
• June 2024: Lenzing Group partnered with Exponent Envirotech to introduce ECOHUE, a waterless dyeing technology for wood-based cellulosic fibers. This innovation, applicable to cotton and linen, is now used with TENCEL lyocell, modal fibers, and LENZING ECOVERO viscose. Collaborating with Cobalt Fashion, they aim to revolutionize textile dyeing practices.

• June 2024: Cairo AG acquired the Ikarus brand and established its online shop. In early 2024, Ikarus Design Handel GmbH filed for insolvency in Gelnhausen, Hessen.
• May 2023: The Brunner Group unveiled a brand-new line of upholstered furniture called "Oval." Brunner is leading the way in contemporary office trends with this launch, providing furniture that blends aesthetics and well-being.

• 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.