January 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Commissioner Peter A. Feldman has been named Acting Chairman of the agency effective immediately. The Commission elected Feldman to serve as Vice Chairman on January 13, 2025, and in accordance with CPSC’s statute he assumed the role of Acting Chairman when Alex Hoehn-Saric stepped down as Chair on January 21.
January 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), LLC, a leading global sleep company, announced the launch of its new Beautyrest® and Beautyrest® World Class™ collections. The new Beautyrest mattresses will begin arriving on retail floors starting in February and March.
January 29,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Empire Today, LLC, a leader in direct-to-consumer flooring, is setting a new standard for home flooring projects with a redefined in-home shopping experience, Empire's Home Floor Advantage™. Empire Today spent months researching the various methods available for consumers to purchase flooring and has created this customer-first approach based on feedback and insights on what drives the highest level of satisfaction in the product and enjoyment of the experience. This initiative is designed to meet the needs of today's flooring consumers who value ease, expertise, convenience, and transparency.
January 28,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Nominations for the Class of 2025 for induction into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, the industry’s most prestigious award, are now open. All members of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation are eligible to nominate and to second a nomination.
January 28,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Leading Italian bedding manufacturer, Magniflex, is set to debut its first branded adjustable base collection at the Winter Las Vegas Market. Available in three models—the Firenze, the Milano and the Venezia—the collection is tailored to match different user preferences with both functionality and style.
January 28,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Alexander Girard (1907-1993) became the founding director of Herman Miller’s textile division in 1952, where he spent over two decades saturating offices and homes with his signature dose of playful color and sense of joy. Working alongside his close friends and colleagues George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, Girard is one of the pioneering figures of American modern design.
January 28,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Joybird, a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Incorporated and manufacturer and retailer of customizable, modern upholstered furniture, announces the rollout of its upgraded 3D Space Planner design tool built to bridge the digital and in-store shopping experience for shoppers and interior designers.