April 20,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Acquisition, Industry 
Office furniture company Herman Miller Inc. has announced it is acquiring rival Knoll Inc. for $1.8 billion, moving to take advantage of workplace renovations and restructurings as the pandemic eases.
April 20,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Homecrest Outdoor Living has announced Randy Shorts as its new CEO. Shorts brings decades of experience in the outdoor furniture industry. He is a seasoned leader known for his growth mindset and people-centered approach—prime reasons why he was chosen for this significant role.
April 20,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Luxury mattress manufacturer Shifman Mattresses recently honored four retail partners for sales growth and perseverance through a year of pandemic challenges.
April 19,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading technology-enabled omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and purchase solutions, has announced the appointment of Laura N. Bailey, Timothy A. Johnson (TJ) and Marvonia P. Moore (Marvy) to its board of directors, effective May 3.
April 19,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Humanscale, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic office furniture, has received a Red Dot Award for its achievements in product design in the Office Chair category with Summa, the brand’s first executive conference chair celebrated for its elegant aesthetic and functionality.
April 19,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Magniflex USA will add a new model to its Superiore collection. The new pillow, called the Deluxe Standard Soft, has a plush feel, compared to the other three pillows in the line, which provide medium-firm and medium-soft feels. The new pillow is targeted at consumers who want a softer option as well as at stomach sleepers.
April 16,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Sattler, a leading manufacturer of highTEX products for outdoor use, has announced the addition of industry veteran Mike Weunski as regional sales manager of the shade and marine divisions reporting to Steve Fredrickson, sales director for shade and marine.