February 23,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair has announced it is opening a 1.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Romeoville, Illinois that will employ more than 250 people, according to a report from the Chicago Tribune.
February 23,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Mlily USA is expanding its sleep accessories lineup with four new pillow collections designed to meet retail demand for high-margin products that offer add-on sales. The new pillows, incorporating the company’s proprietary foams, offer customization, cooling technologies and breathability.
February 23,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture Inds. has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine.
February 22,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Family-owned Classy Art, a resource for wall art and décor, has again been named to the Inner City 100 List for its consistent positive growth and commitment to job creation in an under-resourced community, placing #66 for 2020.
February 22,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Naturepedic, maker of certified organic, nontoxic mattress and bedding products, has announced its place as a front-runner in the new Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) Report.
February 22,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Marxent, a leading 3D visualization platform for furniture and home furnishings retailers, has announced it has been recognized as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle report: Hype Cycle for Retail Technologies 2020, in the Mixed Reality category.
February 19,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced that its Spring 2021 High Point Market offerings will include both showrooms and temporary resources as well as a robust lineup of digital tools for pre-market preparation and an all-virtual educational programming format. Spring Market runs June 5 – June 9, 2021.