January 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Pacific Coast Feather Cushion Co., a producer of feather- and down-filled residential and outdoor seating products, has named a new president and announced plans to expand its factories in North Carolina and California.
December 30,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Bedding major Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX) recently launched an aggressive training campaign for retail sales associates to encourage them to boost sales of its Tempur-Pedic brand.
December 30,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Discount retailer Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) will roll out a new store design in select markets sometime next year, and executives said the redesign will feature a prominent display of furniture at the front of the store, according to a report in the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch.
December 30,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Our offices are closed Monday for the New Year’s holiday, and the next edition of the Home Furnishings Business Now newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning.
December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Carpets / Rugs, Designer Weekly, Industry, Product, Special Events
Rug manufacturer Feizy will unveil a renovated showroom at next month’s Dallas Total Home and Gift Market, and has scheduled an educational breakfast and several promotions aimed at helping designers improve their business.
December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
HGTV has begun accepting entries for its popular HGTV Dream Home Contest, in which the 2017 winner will receive a prize package valued at $1.7 million that includes a home on St. Simons Island, Ga.
December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017, Capel Rugs is introducing two commemorative collections at the winter markets that are inspired by ground-breaking designs from its archives.