September 5,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Mattress Firm has announced Juliane Nguyen as its inaugural Snoozetern after weeks of reviewing more than 220 applicants.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 4,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry  
  
        
    
    
In recent years, growing wages, higher employment, a boost in consumer confidence and a healthy housing market have propelled import growth. The U.S. Census Bureau gives a breakdown of the major furniture imports by material type.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 4,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Utah-based bedding accessories resource Malouf has been ranked No. 7 on the Fast 50, a list of Utah’s fastest-growing businesses.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 4,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBTeen, members of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, have joined with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to launch Harry Potter inspired home décor collections.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 4,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Independent mattress manufacturer Blue Bell Mattress Company has named Keith Poet as operations manager for its manufacturing facility in Roseville, Michigan, expanding its management team.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 4,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Bob’s Discount Furniture has announced a partnership with PATH, a non-profit working towards ending homelessness for individuals and families in California, to provide new furniture to PATH’s permanent residences and surprise families in the local community.  
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 4,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
E.S. Kluft & Co., producer of luxury mattresses under the Kluft and Aireloom brand names, has enhanced its Aireloom Karpen Sidestitch collection with a new adjustable base design.