February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market 
Upholstery and case goods powerhouse Man Wah Furniture and renowned comedian/entertainer Jeff Foxworthy have formed a strategic partnership that will culminate in the launch of the Jeff Foxworthy Home Collection at the April High Point Market.
February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry
Paced by its Progressive Leasing subsidiary, rent-to-own major Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN) reported double-digit increases in revenues and profits in the fourth quarter.
February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
High-end case goods and upholstery producer Harden Furniture has resumed limited production at its factory in McConnellsville, N.Y., after a brief shutdown following the company’s sale at a foreclosure auction, according to a report in the Syracuse (N.Y.) Post-Standard.
February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Mattress producer King Koil has named bedding industry veteran Ron Bruneau to the newly created position of executive vice president of operations.
February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Business Strategy, Industry
Tempur Sealy International (NYSE: TPX) said it has signed Japanese baseball legend and former New York Yankees star Hideki Matsui as spokesman for Tempur Japan.
February 14,
2018 by Jane Chero in Acquisition, Designer Weekly, Industry
Sotheby’s (NYSE: BID) has announced the acquisition of interior design online marketplace Viyet to strengthen their position in the market for vintage and antique furniture, and decorative objects and accessories.
February 14,
2018 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Store Openings
Brooklyn-based West Elm has announced it will open its second Toronto store on Thursday, Feb.15, in the Yonge-Eglington neighborhood.