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.
May 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Social Media
Latex foam producer Talalay Global is using social media to introduce consumers to its new Talalay pillow line, just as the three-pillow program is becoming available on retail floors.
May 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
The third quarter has emerged as the biggest quarter for home furnishings sales, surpassing the fourth quarter consistently since 2007, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
May 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bankruptcy, Industry
Retailer Erdos at Home, which closed all 12 of its stores in early April, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection a few days after the closings and has asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge to allow them to re-open to conduct going-out-of-business sales.
May 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Designer Libby Langdon will headline a May 17 fundraiser that will benefit the scholarship fund of the American Society of Furniture Designers.
May 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Bedroom, Industry, Product
Mattress manufacturer Restonic has released findings from its 2017 consumer Sleep Survey, which showed that use of electronics and lack of exercise meaningfully impact the ability to get a good night’s sleep.
May 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
The Well of Mercy, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides assistance to single pregnant women, is the winner of the ninth annual Art Van Charity Challenge.