January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry 
Houston-based Star Furniture has named retail veteran Sharon Gjertsen as its new senior upholstery buyer.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
On the heels of its recently announced transition to a direct manufacturing business model in the U.S., mattress producer King Koil has hired three industry veterans for key executive posts.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Durham Furniture, a producer of solid wood bedroom and occasional furniture, will exhibit for the first time outside of North America next week when it opens its booth at Imm Cologne, the international home furnishings trade fair in Cologne, Germany.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The Sustainable Furnishings Council is offering a free webinar, “The State of Sustainability in Home Furnishings,” on Jan. 18.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Retail powerhouse Ikea said it has leased additional warehouse space in Staten Island, N.Y., to compliment the seven regional distribution centers that support its 47 U.S. stores.
January 11,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Mattress industry veteran Chris Henning has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing at Customatic Adjustable Bedz.
January 11,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Industry
Chinese manufacturer and retailer Markor Home Furnishings, whose U.S. holdings include A.R.T. Furniture and Caracole, has added custom upholstery maker Rowe Furniture and high-end occasional furniture producer Jonathan Charles to its portfolio.