January 12,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Mattress industry veteran Roger Magowitz, who helped build two of the industry’s major retail brands and founded the top philanthropic cause for the mattress industry, has joined Customatic Adjustable Bedz as executive vice president and member of the company’s senior leadership team.
January 12,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Outdoor Furniture, Product
High-end outdoor furniture producer Castelle has obtained a design patent for product features or processes used in the manufacturing of several of its 2017 collections.
January 12,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Business Strategy, Industry, Product
West Coast bedding manufacturer Pleasant Mattress has promoted Kevin Cooley to field sales manager, responsible for managing the company’s sales team.
January 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to keep anti-dumping duties on wood bedroom furniture produced in China.
January 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) warned Wednesday that earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31 would be well below the same quarter in the previous year, as written orders were down 3.6% at its retail stores and delivered sales fell 6.2%.
January 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Product, Special Events
Latex foam producer Talalay Global is introducing a dog bed appropriately named Barkalay at this month’s Las Vegas Market, and the company has enlisted several specially trained dogs to assist with the product launch.
January 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
More than 600 temporary exhibitors – including nearly 200 who are first-time participants in Las Vegas Market – will be featured in the gift and home décor exhibit areas of the Pavilions when they are open for buyers Jan.22-25.