March 19,
2018 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Industry 
A scholarship fund has been established by the WithIt Board of Directors to honor member Kathi Cunningham, a longtime furniture industry sales executive and a founding member of WithIt, who died Feb. 6.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Online mattress producer Purple (NASDAQ: PRPL) has announced that CEO Sam Bernards has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Co-founder and chairman of the board, Terry Pearce will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Industry, Retail Closing
Toys R Us announced yesterday that the company is seeking a motion from Bankruptcy Court for approval to wind-down its U.S. business and liquidate inventory in all of the company’s U.S. stores.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Executive Changes, Industry
Fine Furniture Design has announced the appointment of industry veteran Chris Miller as president. Miller has 25 years of experience in sales and marketing with leading brands like Rowe Fine Furniture and Four Hands.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will host a ribbon-cutting event to inaugurate its new venue, The Point, on Friday, Apr. 13 at 12:00 p.m.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Spring Air International has rejoined the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) after a nine-year hiatus.
The decision is part of the company’s strategy to re-engage the brand in important issues pertaining to the industry.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Industry, Special Events
OW Lee, a Calif. manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits and accessories won three platinum and one gold ADEX (Awards for Design Excellence) awards for 2018.