April 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has announced it has been named as one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity 2021, ranking number 77 on the overall list – moving up from number 167 last year – and number 4 in the retail and wholesale industry. The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
April 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress and bedding accessories producer Bedgear, alongside retail partner Ashley HomeStore of Dallas and professional basketball team Dallas Mavericks, will donate a variety of the Bedgear's breathable bedding products to Dallas Fire Department Station No. 8.
April 27,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Midwestern retailer Weekends Only Furniture & Mattress has announced the promotion of Lane Hamm to president and CEO and Chelsea Hughes to vice president for merchandising, marketing, and digital experience.
April 27,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced that six new, relocating and expanding resources, presenting a variety of design aesthetics and price points, will add to the 80+ exhibitors in Showplace for Spring 2021 High Point Market, June 5 – June 9, 2021.
April 27,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furnishings’ HMI segment will introduce a multi-collection brand by Drew and Jonathan Scott called Drew & Jonathan Home at the upcoming High Point market, June 5-9.
April 26,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Sleep products manufacturer Soft-Tex International Inc. has announced 3 new executive management positions appointing Danielle Ignazzi as chief innovation officer, Christine McKiernan as chief quality officer, and Lloyd Wilson as chief legal officer.