May 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) into Canada. This builds on the companies’ multi-year partnership in the U.S. and brings Affirm to Canadians shopping at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s family of brands including Williams Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Teen, Pottery Barn Kids, and Mark & Graham.
May 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
After nearly five decades as a leader in Ontario's outdoor furniture industry, General Products Outdoor Patio Furniture (GP Patio) is announcing the retirement of its founding family and a massive store-closing liquidation sale open to the public.
May 28,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced the acquisition of the intellectual property of Dormify, a trusted online retailer and content resource for college students and young adults seeking curated, space-saving home solutions. This strategic acquisition reinforces Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s ongoing commitment to long-term growth and showcases the company’s ability to pursue targeted opportunities that capture market share and unlock white space across key demographic and lifestyle segments.
May 28,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
For the second consecutive year, MLILY USA participated in the annual ART Conference community service initiative by donating new mattresses to Camillus House, a local nonprofit serving individuals experiencing homelessness.
May 28,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
A month into the launch of their redesigned website, Howard Elliott is receiving great feedback from customers—and for good reason. The new online experience combines powerful functionality with a user-friendly interface, making it easier to shop, manage orders, and explore Howard Elliott’s expansive home décor collection.
May 28,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Leading mattress brand Englander said its recent participation at Interzum 2025 in Cologne, Germany yielded nearly a dozen new inquiries from international brands interested in its licensees.
May 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
As mattress designs grow more complex and comfort layers stack higher, meeting federal flammability standards has become an increasingly critical consideration. At the same time, bedding brands are navigating a crowded marketplace and adapting to the challenging tariff situation—driving many to seek innovation from within the mattress itself for a competitive edge. In response, Precision Textiles has introduced its new and improved IQFIT Performance PLUS 2.0 FR Sock.