February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market 
Upholstery and case goods powerhouse Man Wah Furniture and renowned comedian/entertainer Jeff Foxworthy have formed a strategic partnership that will culminate in the launch of the Jeff Foxworthy Home Collection at the April High Point Market.
February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry
Paced by its Progressive Leasing subsidiary, rent-to-own major Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN) reported double-digit increases in revenues and profits in the fourth quarter.
February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
High-end case goods and upholstery producer Harden Furniture has resumed limited production at its factory in McConnellsville, N.Y., after a brief shutdown following the company’s sale at a foreclosure auction, according to a report in the Syracuse (N.Y.) Post-Standard.
February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Mattress producer King Koil has named bedding industry veteran Ron Bruneau to the newly created position of executive vice president of operations.
February 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Business Strategy, Industry
Tempur Sealy International (NYSE: TPX) said it has signed Japanese baseball legend and former New York Yankees star Hideki Matsui as spokesman for Tempur Japan.
February 14,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Buoyed by a 23% increase in buyers who said they were shopping for casual and outdoor furniture at last month’s market, Las Vegas Market officials are backing a shift in the category’s product introduction cycle that would put more emphasis on its winter and summer shows.
February 14,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Ikea Canada said it has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes magazine for the third straight year.