ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) has been awarded on the Fortune list of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025. This prestigious award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on March 26th, 2025, and can currently be viewed on the Fortune website.
Fortune and Statista selected America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 based on product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture. For the evaluation of the innovation culture and the internal view of process innovation, Statista deployed online surveys where employees could score their own company on a scale system. For the evaluation of the external view of process innovation as well as product innovation, Statista surveyed experts in various fields – from recruiters to management consultants and patent attorneys. For the evaluation of the IP portfolio, Statista cooperated with LexisNexis PatentSight and used its platform to analyze the quantity and value of a company’s patents.
The 300 US companies with the highest score were awarded America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025. Based on the results of the study, Ashley is ecstatic to be recognized on the Fortune list of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025.
“This Fortune recognition validates our commitment to innovation across our entire business. We've consistently invested in advanced technologies and continuously improve processes,” said Todd Wanek, President and CEO, Ashley Furniture Industries. “What makes this especially meaningful is that it reflects both our technological advances and our culture of innovation that empowers employees to push boundaries. We'll continue leveraging these innovations to better serve our customers while strengthening our position as an industry leader.”
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.
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Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) feels that every person deserves more value for their money. Established in 1945, Ashley is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world and strives to be the most innovative and competitive home furnishings company on the planet. From design through fulfillment, Ashley is committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection and service, and earning the loyalty and trust of its customers every day. Visit Ashley online at www.ashleyglobal.com and “like” Ashley Furniture rel="noopener noreferrer" Industries on Facebook.
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