April 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Tempur Sealy International (NYSE: TPX) recently donated more than 500 Tempur-Pedic mattresses and foundations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. The 11 truckloads of beds were placed at Tri Delta Place and Target House, which are housing facilities for families of children receiving treatment at St. Jude.
April 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Mattresses, Product
Bedding retailer Mattress Warehouse has named North Carolina-based mattress supplier Kingsdown, Inc., as its Vendor Partner of the Year for the second year in a row.
April 5,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Web Retail

Interior Design Company and furniture manufacturer and retailer Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETH), has entered into a collaboration with Amazon that combines the strength of two iconic brands.
April 5,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Green, Industry
The 4th International Green Interiors Awards, which showcases world leading, innovative, and inspirational interior spaces and interior products that have a positive impact on people and the environment, is now accepting submissions. The award categories include: office (small, medium, and large); residential (renovation and new build); hospitality; educational facilities; retail; retirement living (low care and high care); product innovation; and students.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Ann Marie Buerkle, acting chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, will keynote the American Home Furnishings Alliance's 2017 Regulatory Summit Oct. 25 in Colfax, N.C.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The Crypton Companies, major suppliers of performance fabrics under the Crypton and Nanotex brand names, have been acquired by the private equity firm Berkley Capital.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, said nominations are officially open for the 29th Annual ARTS Awards, which will be presented in January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.