February 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Carpets / Rugs, Industry, Product, Special Events 
Rug and home décor resource Surya received a Visual Design Award for its AmericasMart showroom at last month’s Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market.
February 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry, Mattresses, Product
Bedding major Simmons said its Beautyrest brand has fulfilled its commitment to donate 235 mattresses to the DeKalb County (Ga.) Fire Rescue Department in conjunction with its Firehouse Recharge program.
January 25,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Product, Youth, Juvenile Furniture
A Huntsville, Alabama grandmother became a YouTube sensation after a video of her falling into her granddaughter Lola’s too-tall crib was posted on the video-sharing website. Seizing the opportunity to make bedtime smarter and safer, Universal Furniture traveled to Alabama for a nursery makeover from its SmartStuff Furniture line, ensuring that Grandma never falls into the crib again.
January 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry, Mattresses, Product
Eight, an online mattress retailer that launched a smart mattress cover last fall, said it has closed on an additional $5 million in venture capital funding, boosting the total raised from investors to $11 million.
January 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Business Strategy, Industry, Product
Bedding major Simmons said it is continuing its relationship with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in 2017, and will continue the advertising campaign for its flagship Beautyrest brand that includes the star player.
January 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Carpets / Rugs, High Point, Industry, Licensing, Market, Product
Adding another name to its steadily growing licensing program, Capel Rugs has formed a new partnership with designer Anthony Baratta to develop a line of exclusive rug designs to be introduced at the October 2017 High Point Market.
January 18,
2017 by Jane Chero in Carpets / Rugs, Designer Weekly, Industry, Product, Special Events
Surya ‘s Tessera rug took top honors in the $200 and under machine made category at the 2017 American’s Magnificent Carpet Awards gala last week in Atlanta.