May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry 
Ward O'Quinn, a 30-year home furnishings industry veteran, has joined IMAB America, where he will serve in a sales and product advisory role focusing on key accounts for the company’s My Youth line.
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Adjustable bed and sleep products manufacturer Customatic has developed a marketing program designed to build awareness for its retail and distribution partners’ charitable causes sponsored throughout their communities.
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Industry, Special Events
The climate-controlled SleepFresh bedding brand launched earlier this year by Symbol Mattress raised its profile in April as the primary sponsor of the No. 51 car in the past two NASCAR Monster Energy Cup races.
May 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Award-winning designer and television personality Sarah Richardson, researcher David Coletto and Canadian retailer Kimmberly Capone will headline the “Lunch and Learn” speaker series at this month’s Canadian Furniture Show, set for May 26-28 at the International Centre in Toronto.
May 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Buoyed by strong sales and margins in its upholstery business, Atlanta-based Havertys (NYSE: HVT) said first-quarter profits jumped more than 28% on a 3% increase in sales.
May 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Mattresses, Product, Special Events
Upper-end mattress manufacturer E. S. Kluft & Company, which produces the Kluft and Aireloom brands, will enter Japan with its first retail location with LACSS Advisors in Tokyo.
May 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
The Contemporary Design Group, a buying and performance group for independent contemporary furniture retailers, is returning to his hometown of San Diego for its 2017 annual conference, which will take place Dec. 1-3.