October 24,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
Influential buying groups Nationwide Marketing Group and Mega Group USA announced a merger this week, creating an organization with more than 5,300 independent retail members with combined revenues of about $18.5 billion.
October 24,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Simmons has launched a promotion tied to its new Beautyrest Sleeptracker monitor that offers consumers a free monitor with the purchase of select Beautyrest mattresses.
October 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The Dallas Market Center has launched an exhibitor referral program for its temporary exhibits at the January Total Home & Gift Market that offers incentives ranging from gift cards to a free booth at the show.
October 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Bob’s Discount Furniture plans to enter the highly competitive Los Angeles market in a big way next year by opening six stores simultaneously on Feb. 15.
October 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture broke ground this week on a new distribution and fulfillment center in Mesquite, Texas, that will span about 20 acres under roof when completed next fall.
October 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Encouraged by feedback from educational events staged at recent markets, the High Point Market Authority board of directors was told Wednesday such events – many of which are targeted to designers – are likely to increase in the future.
October 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Sleep accessories supplier Bedgear has unveiled its “Sleep Fuels Marathons” campaign aimed at introducing the company to runners as a sponsor of the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon.