August 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
The bedding industry managed a 2.3% sales gain in the second quarter, according to new data from Impact Consulting Services, parent company of Home Furnishings Business.
August 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Man Wah Holdings, a Chinese upholstery and mattress producer, has acquired a 50% stake in European upholstery producer Home Group and its Fleming brand.
August 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Mark Badgley and James Mischka, founders of iconic fashion label Badgley Mischka, will be featured speakers at WithIt’s biannual High Point Market Educational Breakfast presented by Myriad Software.
August 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry, Special Events
Ron Wanek, founder and chairman of Ashley Furniture Inds., has received the Nido R. Qubein Philanthropist of the Year Award from the National Speakers Assn.
August 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Internet
Independent mattress manufacturer Pleasant Mattress is implementing new technology to enhance its retail customers’ experience by streamlining order processing and tracking delivery of those orders in real time.
August 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
E-commerce heavyweight Overstock.com (NYSE: OSTK) said second-quarter revenue rose 3.2%, but the company’s net loss widened to $7.5 million or 29 cents per share due to slower-than-expected revenue growth and higher sales and marketing expenses.
August 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedroom, Business Strategy, Industry, Motion Upholstery, Product
Restoration Hardware (NYSE: RH) has recalled its Smythson Shagreen Collection of bedroom and occasional furniture because the metal trim on the furniture can detach from the edges and create sharp points.