June 7,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
A design student at Toronto's Ryerson University has won the 2017 Contemporary-Modern Furniture Student Design competition, co-sponsored by Cliff Young, Ltd., and the nonprofit Educational Foundation of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association.
June 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Serta Simmons Bedding said it has signed a three-year agreement with memory foam producer Sinomax USA to develop bed-in-a-box products for its Serta and Simmons Beautyrest brands.
June 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Bedding Industries of America, the licensor of the Eclipse, Van Vorst, Eastman House and other mattress brands, has signed a licensing agreement with Repose Mattress, one of India’s fastest-growing bedding producers.
June 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Wright Global Graphics, a marketing services provider for the home furnishings, wine and spirts, and action sports industries, has expanded its manufacturing operations in China to accommodate increased demand for its extensive line of products.
June 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry
Hooker Furniture said net income shot up nearly 90% in the quarter ended April 30 due to improved profitability in its Hooker casegoods and upholstery segments.
June 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Carpets / Rugs, Industry, Product, Special Events
Rug and home décor supplier Surya said its contract division will make its debut at the NeoCon trade show next week with a lineup of hand-made and machine-made rugs made for use in commercial settings.
June 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Jim Brett, president of Williams-Sonoma’s fast-growing West Elm brand, has resigned to become CEO of J.Crew.