January 6,
        2025   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Macy’s, Inc. announced the appointment of a new independent director, Robert Chavez, to its Board of Directors, effective April 1.
Macy’s, Inc. announced the appointment of a new independent director, Robert Chavez, to its Board of Directors, effective April 1.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        January 6,
        2025   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Paramount Sleep Company, one of the longest-operating, family-owned mattress manufacturers in the U.S., is kicking off a year-long celebration of its 90th anniversary.
Paramount Sleep Company, one of the longest-operating, family-owned mattress manufacturers in the U.S., is kicking off a year-long celebration of its 90th anniversary.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        January 5,
        2025   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     At a time when every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or platelets, Gardner White is hosting American Red Cross Blood Drives in 10 Store Locations. Every blood donation can save more than one life.
At a time when every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or platelets, Gardner White is hosting American Red Cross Blood Drives in 10 Store Locations. Every blood donation can save more than one life.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        January 5,
        2025   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     City of Hope and the industry committee for the West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament will honor Jeff Child and Harold Hudson during its annual event, one of the industry’s flagship fundraisers for cancer and diabetes research.
City of Hope and the industry committee for the West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament will honor Jeff Child and Harold Hudson during its annual event, one of the industry’s flagship fundraisers for cancer and diabetes research.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        January 5,
        2025   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     The 40 finalist products – featured from among 6,000+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits at the Winter 2025 Atlanta Market – were showcased on Atlanta Market’s social media channels (@AmericasMartATL on Facebook and Instagram) for seven weeks leading up to the buying event.
The 40 finalist products – featured from among 6,000+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits at the Winter 2025 Atlanta Market – were showcased on Atlanta Market’s social media channels (@AmericasMartATL on Facebook and Instagram) for seven weeks leading up to the buying event.  
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        January 5,
        2025   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Luxury bedding manufacturer King Koil has turned to leading industry executive Chris Taheny to serve as its senior vice president of new business development, a new position for the brand. He will report to CEO David Binke.
Luxury bedding manufacturer King Koil has turned to leading industry executive Chris Taheny to serve as its senior vice president of new business development, a new position for the brand. He will report to CEO David Binke.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        January 2,
        2025   by  Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     According to a report from Reuters, Big Lots received a bankruptcy judge's approval for a last-minute sale that would allow 200 to 400 stores to remain open under new ownership. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kate Stickles approved the sale at a court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware, saying that the deal was the best option for Big Lots after a previous sale agreement fell apart.
According to a report from Reuters, Big Lots received a bankruptcy judge's approval for a last-minute sale that would allow 200 to 400 stores to remain open under new ownership. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kate Stickles approved the sale at a court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware, saying that the deal was the best option for Big Lots after a previous sale agreement fell apart.