April 30,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
eCommerce Sales Partners, Inc. (ESP), a specialized sales agency dedicated to assisting furniture manufacturers, importers and distributors with eCommerce channel development, major account management and online sales representation, has promoted Will Carpenter to principal.
April 30,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress producer Spring Air International has joined Furniture First as an Approved Supplier Partner for the national buying group’s 223 retail members. The new partnership opens the door for Spring Air to expand its network to include more independent retailers.
April 29,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The 2017 Consumer Expenditure Survey issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the shift in consumer spending from 2014 to 2017 among the five adult generations as Millennials continue to gain higher incomes and increase their spending.
April 29,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has issued its response to the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act of 2019 (STURDY), introduced by Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) on April 10.
April 26,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Art Van Furniture has appointed Mark Censoprano as its new chief marketing officer. The announcement was made by the company’s President and CEO, Ron Boire.
April 26,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Online mattress producer Purple (NASDAQ: PRPL) has announced that Tres White has been appointed chief retail officer, leading both retail and wholesale businesses, effective April 1.