October 21,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry, Internet 
Talalay Global, the world’s largest Talalay latex producer, has launched a new web site aimed at educating consumers in “plain speak” about the features and benefits of Talalay, as well as helping train retail salespeople about the unique properties and characteristics of the high-end mattress component.
October 20,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Financial Reports, Industry, Product, Upholstery
Upholstery and casegoods resource Flexsteel Inds. (FLXS) reported double-digit sales and profit declines in the quarter ended Sept. 30 as weak retail demand and the discontinuing of certain leather upholstery imports hampered results.
October 20,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Financial Reports, Industry
Specialty bedding manufacturer and retailer Select Comfort (SCSS) said third-quarter profits fell more than 19% as consumer demand remained weak.
October 20,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture First, a buying group for full-line independent retailers, said it has entered into an agreement with case goods manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett to handle the company’s solid wood Artisan & Post Collection.
October 19,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Wayfair (NYSE:W), and A+E Networks, today announced the first-ever fully-shoppable TV series.
October 19,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced its 2016-2017 National Board of Directors. The 11-member volunteer committee, serves as the governing authority, advises existing leadership, and sets policy for the ASID.
October 19,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Furniture leasing activity continues to intensify in advance of the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, running January 22-26, 2017, with more than 127,000 square feet of new showrooms, expansions and renewals signed since the Summer 2016 Market.