January 16,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Mattress producer Eclipse International has named industry veteran Steve Karns as regional vice president of sales.
January 16,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Tickets are now on sale for the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association’s annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala, which will take place Monday, April 16 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, N.C.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Although sales of new and existing homes have shown steady growth since 2011, the figures still haven’t matched levels they achieved in 2007 – the year before the Great Recession – according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Legal
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a South Dakota case that seeks to overturn a 1992 ruling allowing internet retailers to avoid collecting sales tax on purchases made in states where they have no physical presence.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Bedding accessories producer Malouf is using its Las Vegas Market showroom to raise awareness of the growing global problem of child sex trafficking, and is hosting an event at the upcoming market to discuss the issue.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Store Openings
California-based Diamond Mattress, which produces a line of boxed bedding that is UPS-shippable, is opening a new, larger showroom in time for this month’s Las Vegas Market.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Ashley HomeStores’ Hope to Dream program recently partnered with United Way of Florida—Suncoast to help victims of Hurricane Irma by donating 150 twin beds with bedding to children in need.