June 4,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry 
Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country, is continuing its ongoing support of Special Olympics through its successful “Café Collections for a Cause” campaign. Throughout the months of January through March, Bob’s raised $72,000 via collections in stores across the country, which was then matched by the company.
June 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
In the seven years since the last recession, 2010 to 2017, American household demographics have shifted, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey.
June 3,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
The 47th edition of the Canadian Furniture Show, at The International Centre near Toronto, wrapped up last week after three days of activities that brought together the major players in the furniture industry. Thousands of visitors, notably retailers and designers, met the hundreds of local and international exhibitors on site to see new products and trends, network and conduct business.
June 3,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
For their latest marketing campaign, Swedish retailer Ikea has recreated the sets of some of the most iconic living rooms from your favorite TV shows offering shoppers the opportunity to recreate the living rooms from “Friends,” “The Simpsons” and even “Stranger Things!” using only Ikea furniture.
May 31,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
American mattress manufacturers have applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announcement finding dumping by the largest Chinese mattress producers.
May 31,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
President Trump has announced his intentions to impose new tariffs on Mexico in an effort to crack down on immigration at the southern U.S. border, according to a report from CNN.
May 31,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry
As somewhat expected, new orders dropped 3% in March from March 2018, according to a report by Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm. This decline reduced year-to-date new orders to a flat rate for the full first quarter.