Home Financing & Retail Partnerships: National Bank of Kuwait is expanding NBK Al Manzel, offering up to KD 95,000 for building, restoring, renovating and furnishing, plus Apple Wallet access to partner offers from 70+ home and furniture stakeholders. Community & Charity Furniture Donations: UK homebuilder David Wilson Homes’ Mercia division raised £37,410 for Help Harry Help Others and also donated furniture to outfit the charity’s offices. Furniture History & Preservation: A major fire destroyed the Gottlieb Buehler & Company factory in Allentown, but the Buehler Collection’s thousands of artifacts were largely saved thanks to earlier transfers to the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Safety Recalls: U.S. regulators issued major recalls including 1.5M OCOOPA rechargeable lithium-ion hand warmers after overheating incidents, plus other heated and battery-powered products. Furniture Industry Expansion: Arkansas solid-wood maker James & James will invest $9.4M in a Heber Springs facility, creating 47 jobs and moving toward vertical integration. Design & Home Use: A wave of practical home guidance covered entryway organization, sliding glass door coverings, and even a DIY fix for minor wood floor scratches.