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February 19,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Bespoke multi-platform brand Aspire One Communications, has announced the appointment of Janice Browne as Group Publisher and Chief Revenue Officer.
Browne will oversee the growth of the brand, which includes national print magazine Aspire Design and Home and custom publications such as Vornado property’s theMART and A&D Building magazines, Design Chicago and 150E58.
February 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
As Spring Market nears, the High Point Market Authority has announced it is closely monitoring updates on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including reports from the CDC, State Department, and World Health Organization. The HPMA is prepared to take additional precautions if they become necessary to keep all market guests safe during the April show.
February 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
HS Manufacturing, LLC (Hickory Springs), a division of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM), and supplier of components for the furniture and bedding industries, has launched an e-commerce website to provide small-batch upholstery manufacturers the ability to quickly procure upholstery supplies with minimal hassle.
February 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its PersonalizationMall.com business to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. for $252 million, subject to certain working capital and other adjustments.
February 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Minnesota-based Acme Made, a brand in parent company The Airtex Group and provider of high-quality backpacks, totes and laptop sleeves, has announced its new collection of eco-friendly kids soft seating furniture.
February 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Bankruptcy, Industry
Home furnishings and décor retailer Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) has announced it has filed for bankruptcy and is seeking a sale of the company, according to a report from Reuters.
February 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC), a long-running safety effort aimed at reducing residential upholstery fires caused by smoldering cigarettes, is set to launch an upgraded testing and consumer outreach program to certify upholstered furniture products as being free of the most widely used flame-retardant (FR) chemicals.