April 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Sustainable outdoor furniture manufacturer Polywood is marking today’s 50th anniversary of Earth Day by restating its commitment to turn one million pounds of ocean-bound plastic into furniture by 2021 and encouraging its customers to take an active role in protecting the planet.
April 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) has named Jim Miller as its chief technology officer, making permanent a role he has held on an interim basis since August 2019. As CTO, Miller will continue to provide strategic direction and leadership for the rapid scaling of the company’s tech operations.
April 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has announced that John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, will headline the 2020 Induction Celebration on October 18, during the Fall High Point Market.
April 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Steelyard, the largest digital product sourcing platform for professional interior designers, is reporting positive news from the designers and furnishings makers they serve.
April 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Mattress Alliance (AMA) has announced that retail sales are listed as a top profession hurt by the coronavirus, according the U.S. News & World Report. Industry reports show that between the home furnishings and mattress industries, more than 45,000 businesses are hanging in the balance—with more than 256,000 jobs threatened.
April 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has announced that Adrian Bellamy will retire as chair of the board of directors, effective June 3. The board has appointed Scott Dahnke to succeed Bellamy as the new chair.
April 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Upholstery producer Norwalk Furniture is launching a series of digital marketing tools developed to aid its customers with browsing, designing and placing orders of its extensive customizable product line.