November 2,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Logistics giant XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) has announced the appointment of Matthew Fassler to chief strategy officer, effective Nov. 26.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 2,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
On the heels of online mattress retailer Casper’s success, Amazon launched two of its own mattresses last month, according to a report from CNN Business.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 2,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Mattress manufacturer Spring Air International has broadened its longstanding licensing agreement with Fresno, Calif.-based Pleasant Mattress Co., giving the privately held manufacturer the rights to produce and sell Spring Air products in all 13 western states.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 2,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Third generation family business Jerome’s Furniture has announced the opening of its second Orange County Dream Shop in Rancho Santa Margarita this week. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 1,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL) has appointed Kristine (Kristie) L. Juster, a member of the Kimball International board of directors since 2016, to CEO, effective Nov. 1.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 1,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Sleep accessories supplier Bedgear has announced the debut of its new, limited-edition Zoom pillow as the Official Pillow and Mattress partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, created to commemorate this year's race and milestone achievement for participants.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 1,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Community / Charitable Support, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Atlanta, Ga.-based furniture company Havertys (NYSE:HVT) has donated funds to four Wilmington, N.C.-area charities that are helping families rebuild and recover from devastation caused by Hurricane Florence.