August 17,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry 
Global design and furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR) has announced the election of Andi Owen to its Board of Directors, succeeding Brian C. Walker as the company’s next president and CEO, effective Aug. 22.
August 17,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
High-end outdoor furniture producer Castelle is set to unveil its Resort Fusion Collection, the latest addition to the company’s 2019 introductions. Inspired by a combination of tropical and contemporary, the new collection will debut in the Castelle showroom #1576 at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, during the upcoming Casual Market in September.
August 17,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Longtime mattress industry executive David Long, who has been director of marketing and product development at E.S. Kluft & Co., has joined King Koil as its first EVP of innovation and marketing.
August 16,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
ecUtopia, a provider of EDI services within the home furnishings industry, has announced its debut on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list.
August 16,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Georgia Ports Authority has announced its second busiest month on record for the Port of Savannah. In July, the GPA moved 378,767 20-foot equivalent container units (TEUs), an increase of 12.7 percent, or 42,668 TEUs, compared to the same month last year.
August 16,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) has hired John Bauer as senior vp of global inventory management to lead the teams responsible for ordering, inventory positioning, global trade and domestic transportation.
August 16,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Active workspace solutions provider Varidesk has partnered with Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea, through his non-profit foundation, to help renovate four schools and bring desks and school supplies to Puerto Rico.