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From Home Furnishing Business
January 30,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
Art Van Elslander doesn’t plan to get back in the furniture business, but the founder of Art Van Furniture plans to remain active in new for-profit and not-for-profit ventures, according to a story in Crain’s Detroit Business
January 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Rent-to-own major Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN) said its longtime spokesman, NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip, will run the final race of his career at next month’s Daytona 500, but will continue to appear in commercials and make appearances on the company’s behalf.
January 24,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Aico CEO Michael Amini and Kathy Ireland have inked a joint agreement to create a comprehensive home furnishings line, Michael Amini/kathy ireland Home Designs, that will launch later this year.
January 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Business Strategy, Industry, Product
Bedding major Simmons said it is continuing its relationship with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in 2017, and will continue the advertising campaign for its flagship Beautyrest brand that includes the star player.
January 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Customatic Adjustable Bedz has developed a new logo as part of a comprehensive re-branding that positions the company as the leader in adjustable bed bases and other cutting edge bedding products.
January 20,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Retail Technology
Retail software provider Storis has released a new e-commerce platform called eStoris, which offers a complete web solution that fully integrates with the company’s retail software.
January 18,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Leading home furnishings manufacturer and designer of modern day furniture, Abbyson is doubling down on its millennial-driven initiatives including product design, channel marketing and turnkey support services to coincide with the debut of its new Las Vegas showroom.