August 1,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Luxury outdoor furniture brands Kannoa and Eddie Bauer Home Outdoor relocated its showroom within the Design Center at the Merchandise Mart (theMART). Introducing a larger, more interactive showroom, the space offers a wider selection of extensive product lines in an increased variety of finishes.
August 1,
2018 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Store Openings
Luxury lighting, furniture and décor brand Arteriors is opening a new showroom on the ground floor of the C&D Building for the Fall High Point Market.
August 1,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has partnered with VisionSpring, a non-profit that provides vision services and affordable eyewear, to help fund full vision services for at least 20,000 workers in developing areas of India and the Philippines. 9,765 workers have already been assisted for the initiative which runs through 2018.
August 1,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
In a rare opportunity for retailers, landlords and real estate investors, a total of 123 Toys R Us and Babies R Us owned and ground-leased properties in 29 states will be auctioned on August 13 - 14 in Manhattan, provided that qualified bids exceed a certain threshold by the deadline of Aug. 7.
August 1,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Adjustable bed and sleep products manufacturer Customatic Technologies has updated its FeatherLite adjustable base.
August 1,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer King Koil has announced the development of a three-model, power adjustable base program, offering a total sleep system to consumers.
July 31,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Leather upholstery producers Natuzzi (NYSE: NTZ) and Kuka have announced the closing of their joint venture to expand Natuzzi’s retail network in China.