June 17,
        2014   by   in Bedroom, Business Strategy, Industry, Product  
  
        
    
    
Canada-based Blu Sleep Products has opened its first U.S. distribution center, warehouse and assembly plant in Pompano Beach, Fla.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 17,
        2014   by   in Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Thor Taber has been named to the newly created position of vice president of North American design for high-end furniture producer Theodore Alexander. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 17,
        2014   by   in Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    Paint and finishings company AkzoNobel has named Maëlys Castella chief financial officer. She will join the company Sept. 15.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 16,
        2014   by   in Acquisition, Industry, Product, Youth, Juvenile Furniture  
  
        
    
    Canadian youth furniture producer Dorel Inds. (TSX: DII-B) has agreed to acquire the juvenile segment of Hong Kong-based Lerado Group, a producer of youth furniture and other baby products, for $120 million.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 16,
        2014   by   in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    Solid wood supplier Cresent Fine Furniture recently opened a new office headquarters in Gallatin, Tenn.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 16,
        2014   by   in Community / Charitable Support, Furniture Retailing, Industry  
  
        
    
    Home furnishings retailer The Brick raised more than $66,000 in support of Wounded Warriors in Canada. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 16,
        2014   by   in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Interactive multichannel retailer HSN, Inc.  (Nasdaq:HSNI) has named Maria Martinez chief human resources officer.