October 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Legal 
Serta Simmons Bedding has filed a patent infringement suit against Casper, accusing the online mattress heavyweight of infringing on three patents in the new Casper Wave mattress.
October 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Upholstered seating manufacturer Fairfield Chair Co. has named Dixon Mitchell president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 9.
October 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Furniture factory orders in July jumped 11% over July 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month of increased orders and the 11th positive month out of the past 12, according to the latest monthly survey from the accounting and consulting firm Smith Leonard.
October 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Bassett Furniture Inds. (NASDAQ: BSET) said its newest Bassett Home Furnishings retail store has opened in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, Kan.
October 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Retail Technology
Retail technology provider Storis will unveil its recently developed kiosk technology, which provides a seamless transition from a furniture store’s website to the in-store experience, at the upcoming High Point Market.
October 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Although the number of Americans who move has been at historic lows in recent years, the most common reason for moving hasn’t changed a bit – people simply want a nicer home or apartment.
October 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Legal
Serta Simmons Bedding has filed suit against Bob’s Discount Furniture, accusing the fast-growing retailer of false advertising, and demanding the company stop running two television spots that compare a Bob’s mattress with a Simmons Beautyrest Black model.