January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Legal 
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a South Dakota case that seeks to overturn a 1992 ruling allowing internet retailers to avoid collecting sales tax on purchases made in states where they have no physical presence.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Bedding accessories producer Malouf is using its Las Vegas Market showroom to raise awareness of the growing global problem of child sex trafficking, and is hosting an event at the upcoming market to discuss the issue.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Store Openings
California-based Diamond Mattress, which produces a line of boxed bedding that is UPS-shippable, is opening a new, larger showroom in time for this month’s Las Vegas Market.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Ashley HomeStores’ Hope to Dream program recently partnered with United Way of Florida—Suncoast to help victims of Hurricane Irma by donating 150 twin beds with bedding to children in need.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry
Home furnishings technology provider MicroD said it has acquired Web Full Circle, a web design and digital marketing agency based in Charlotte, N.C.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Houston-based Star Furniture has named retail veteran Sharon Gjertsen as its new senior upholstery buyer.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
On the heels of its recently announced transition to a direct manufacturing business model in the U.S., mattress producer King Koil has hired three industry veterans for key executive posts.