May 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
More than 225 Massachusetts foster children who are graduating from high school this year were honored Sunday night by Jordan’s Furniture at a banquet and awards program that included a screening of the newly released movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The Furniture Foundation, a research and education fund administered by the American Home Furnishings Alliance, announced it has awarded grants totaling nearly $75,000 that will benefit education programs targeting rising furniture designers, factory workers and front-line manufacturing management personnel.
May 3,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Adjustable bed and sleep products manufacturer Customatic has developed a marketing program designed to build awareness for its retail and distribution partners’ charitable causes sponsored throughout their communities.
April 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has launched its 2017 membership drive, seeking new members who believe in honoring pioneers in all areas of the industry, preserving its history, interacting with other leaders, and helping chart the future.
April 12,
2017 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Designer Sales Division of Castelle has recently received approval for its presentation, “Furnishing the Great Outdoors - Tomorrow's Opportunity, Here Today” for Continuing Education Units (CEU). Created to educate design professionals about the outdoor segment, the presentation has been approved by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC). Research about elements of style, furnishings and outdoor trends as well as the sales potential of the category are covered within the sixty-minute talk.
April 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Bob’s Discount Furniture collaborated with the Philadelphia Eagles and Ronald McDonald House Charities this week to donate new furniture to the Front & Erie house in Philadelphia.
April 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Tempur Sealy International (NYSE: TPX) recently donated more than 500 Tempur-Pedic mattresses and foundations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. The 11 truckloads of beds were placed at Tri Delta Place and Target House, which are housing facilities for families of children receiving treatment at St. Jude.