August 6,
        2014   by   in Designer Weekly, Industry, Internet  
  
        
    
    Hooker Furniture has launched a new state-of-the-art website to communicate its brand story, showcase its products and promote its retailer network.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 6,
        2014   by   in Bedding, Executive Changes, Industry, Product  
  
        
    
    Organic Mattresses Inc. has named Steve Baumberger senior vice president of sales. Baumberger brings more 20 years of sales experience in key executive positions to the company.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 6,
        2014   by   in Executive Changes, Industry, Product, Upholstery  
  
        
    
    Lifestyle furniture vendor Ambella Home is launching a new upholstery division and beginning a complete transformation of the full Ambella Home Collection.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 6,
        2014   by   in Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    Energy-efficient lighting solutions vendor MaxLite has named Paul Shaskan vice president of operations, a new position.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 5,
        2014   by   in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry  
  
        
    
    Home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel  is undergoing a search for a new chief executive officer following the recent resignation of Sascha Bopp from the position.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 5,
        2014   by   in Industry, Product, Special Events, Upholstery  
  
        
    
    The American Home Furnishings Alliance has set its Upholstery Manufacturing Summit to be held Sept. 25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hickory, N.C.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 5,
        2014   by   in Furniture Retailing, Industry  
  
        
    
    Ikea’s first inner-city store, which opened in June, is trying to remedy a couple of headaches that come along with its new city-center concept.