October 21,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry, Internet 
Talalay Global, the world’s largest Talalay latex producer, has launched a new web site aimed at educating consumers in “plain speak” about the features and benefits of Talalay, as well as helping train retail salespeople about the unique properties and characteristics of the high-end mattress component.
October 20,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Financial Reports, Industry, Product, Upholstery
Upholstery and casegoods resource Flexsteel Inds. (FLXS) reported double-digit sales and profit declines in the quarter ended Sept. 30 as weak retail demand and the discontinuing of certain leather upholstery imports hampered results.
October 20,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Financial Reports, Industry
Specialty bedding manufacturer and retailer Select Comfort (SCSS) said third-quarter profits fell more than 19% as consumer demand remained weak.
October 20,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Legal
Former furniture industry sales executive Sam Perone was sentenced to 11 years in an Ohio prison this week after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with the 1992 slaying of Richard “Dick” Woods, according to multiple media reports.
October 20,
2016 by Jane Chero in Bedding, High Point, Industry, Market, Product, Special Events
Bedding accessories provider Malouf has moved to a new showroom for the upcoming High Point Market, a move the company says prepares it for increased traffic and facilitates its customized sales approach.
October 20,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture First, a buying group for full-line independent retailers, said it has entered into an agreement with case goods manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett to handle the company’s solid wood Artisan & Post Collection.
October 19,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
All Morris Home Furnishings, Ashley HomeStore and Better Sleep Shops located in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus, Ohio, and Florence, Ky., are participating in a first-time promotion where eligible shoppers will get their purchase free if 69% of Ohio’s eligible voters turn out and vote for president on Election Day.