January 7,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market 
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has officially released the 2020 Style Spotters roster, now taking the reins with their trend tracking abilities to both 2020 Markets, which are scheduled to run April 25 – 29 and Oct. 17 – 21.
January 7,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
In addition to a refreshed brand look and new messaging, Englander has announced its debut of a national mattress line, comprehensive retail marketing package, renovated Las Vegas Market showroom and a website redesigned with simplicity in mind.
January 7,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Symbol Mattress has partnered with performance apparel brand Tommie Copper to introduce a specialty mattress collection combining compression technology with mattress design. The Tommie Copper Performance Sleep Collection will debut at the Symbol showroom C-1529 during the Las Vegas Market, January 26-30.
January 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry
A decade after the Great Recession, housing starts are failing to keep up with demand, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Department of Housing and Urban Development.
January 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Acquisition, Industry
Supply chain major J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. has announced its acquisition of RDI Last Mile Co. on Dec. 31, 2019. The transaction was funded using J.B. Hunt’s existing revolving credit facility.
January 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress producer Kingsdown has appointed fashion industry executive Kevin Spencer as vice president of marketing and branding. Spencer will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase brand engagement for the company’s U.S., Canada, and Zedbed business units.
January 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has announced that Howell Furniture, Brakenridge Furniture, Greg Crowley of Crowley Furniture & Mattress and Joe Bright of Dunk & Bright Furniture have won its top awards for 2019. The awards will be presented in each recipient’s flagship store, beginning today.