January 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Once considered too small to make a significant economic impact, Generation X now represents the largest generation of consumers between the ages of 21 and 65, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
January 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
On the heels of a double-digit spike in September, furniture factory orders in October edged up 1% from the same month in 2015, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey.
January 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Product, Special Events
Bedding major Simmons is replacing its successful Beautyrest Recharge line with a lineup of 16 innerspring beds that aim to create an easy-to-understand step-up story for consumers.
January 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Pacific Coast Feather Cushion Co., a producer of feather- and down-filled residential and outdoor seating products, has named a new president and announced plans to expand its factories in North Carolina and California.
December 30,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Bedding major Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX) recently launched an aggressive training campaign for retail sales associates to encourage them to boost sales of its Tempur-Pedic brand.
December 30,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Discount retailer Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) will roll out a new store design in select markets sometime next year, and executives said the redesign will feature a prominent display of furniture at the front of the store, according to a report in the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch.
December 30,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
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