June 29,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Industry, Legal 
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a final rule on June 22 determining that untreated and unfinished engineered wood products (particleboard, hardwood plywood, and medium-density fiberboard) do not contain lead and, therefore, are not required to have third-party testing for compliance with the lead content requirements for children’s products under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).
June 29,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Industry
International Market Centers (IMC) is making a key investment in the High Point community and home furnishings industry with a $500,000 donation to year-round entrepreneur center HP365.
June 29,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Industry
The Highland (Illinois) City Council has approved economic development incentives for Kloss Furniture, reports the Belleville News-Democrat.
June 29,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Industry
Utah-based bedding accessories maker Malouf announced that the company was named among Utah’s Best of State for 2018. Malouf received a medal of excellence in the Wholesale Goods category at the annual Utah Best of State Gala on May 27 in Salt Lake City.
June 29,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress producer Spring Air International has signed with Continental Silverline Products LLC in Houston to become its newest domestic licensee.
June 29,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Former Serta Simmons Bedding executive Brian Callahan has been named chief financial officer of specialty mattress producer Classic Brands.
June 28,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Havertys (NYSE: HVT) reported today that Richard D. Gallagher, executive vice president, merchandising, has announced his desire to retire so that he can focus on improving his health and spend more time with his family.