January 29, 2026 - Cutting Edge Products

Home Depot lays off 800 workers, says corporate employees will return to office 5 days a week

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On January 29, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

Home Depot announced Wednesday that it is laying off approximately 800 employees and requiring corporate staff to return to the office five days per week, effective the week of April 6.

Home and Housewares Industry Gearing Up For The Inspired Home Show® 2026

Posted by Contributor
On January 29, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

Key retailers and brands from around the globe are gearing up for The Inspired Home Show® 2026 – the premier marketplace for the home and housewares industry that will take place March 10-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. With more than 2,000 brands and 300,000 products, the Show – which is organized annually by the International Housewares Association (IHA) – is North America’s largest event for the home and housewares industry.