February 8,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings  
  
        
    
    
Coconis Furniture/ Mattress 1st has announced the opening of its fourth store in Lancaster, Ohio, featuring a large selection of both mattresses and motion furniture by La-Z-Boy.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 8,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Oregon-based BedMart Mattress Superstores has announced the acquisition of Parklane Mattresses, a family-owned mattress retailer with locations throughout the Portland metro area.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) has announced the appointment of Lance Wills as executive vice president and chief information officer, effective immediately.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
In an effort to return focus to clothing sales, JCPenney will stop selling major appliances and end sales of furniture in its U.S. stores, according to a report from CNN Business.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Online mattress producer Purple (NASDAQ: PRPL) has announced the availability of its fully adjustable Purple Plush Pillow.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 6,
        2019   by  Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market  
  
        
    
    
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has partnered with interior design professional, author and business coach Kimberley Seldon for a Business of Design educational series for Spring Market taking place April 6 – 10. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 6,
        2019   by  Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    
American Silk Mills (ASM/Company) has hired David. R. Corbin, an accomplished,  entrepreneurial business leader with experience across the home furnishings industry as chief executive officer.  He will assume responsibilities previously held by Cynthia Clark Douthit prior to her retirement.