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From Home Furnishing Business
May 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Logistics and transportation giant XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), a major player in furniture transportation and last-mile delivery, recorded a profit of $21.3 million or 16 cents per share in the first quarter, reversing a net loss in last year’s first quarter.
May 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Simmons Beautyrest and Mattress Firm are joining forces at this weekend’s Kentucky Derby festivities to create the Black Diamond Lounge, which will provide fans with neck and shoulder massages, shoe shines and refreshments to help visitors beat the heat.
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The Furniture Foundation, a research and education fund administered by the American Home Furnishings Alliance, announced it has awarded grants totaling nearly $75,000 that will benefit education programs targeting rising furniture designers, factory workers and front-line manufacturing management personnel.
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Furniture factory orders in February increased 4% over the same month in 2016 as the industry appeared to rebound from a flat January, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey.
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Ward O'Quinn, a 30-year home furnishings industry veteran, has joined IMAB America, where he will serve in a sales and product advisory role focusing on key accounts for the company’s My Youth line.
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Adjustable bed and sleep products manufacturer Customatic has developed a marketing program designed to build awareness for its retail and distribution partners’ charitable causes sponsored throughout their communities.
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Industry, Special Events
The climate-controlled SleepFresh bedding brand launched earlier this year by Symbol Mattress raised its profile in April as the primary sponsor of the No. 51 car in the past two NASCAR Monster Energy Cup races.