February 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Champion Thread Co., a global supplier of industrial sewing threads, engineered yarns, and other textile and sewn products accessories, has promoted Jim Lee to vice president of sales.
February 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Totowa, N.J.-based Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive, health care and home furnishings industries, will showcase a new nonwoven textile designed as cleaner alternative to FR socks currently used in roll-pack mattresses at the upcoming ISPA Expo in New Orleans.
February 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress and futon manufacturer Gold Bond Mattress Co. has named Marty Smith its new chief financial officer. Smith is a finance executive with nearly 25 years experience working for small- to medium-sized companies.
February 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair, Inc. (NYSE:W) has announced that singer, songwriter, trusted voice coach and TV host Kelly Clarkson will serve as the retailer’s first official brand ambassador in the U.S.
February 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
As Spring Market nears, the High Point Market Authority has announced it is closely monitoring updates on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including reports from the CDC, State Department, and World Health Organization. The HPMA is prepared to take additional precautions if they become necessary to keep all market guests safe during the April show.
February 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
HS Manufacturing, LLC (Hickory Springs), a division of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM), and supplier of components for the furniture and bedding industries, has launched an e-commerce website to provide small-batch upholstery manufacturers the ability to quickly procure upholstery supplies with minimal hassle.
February 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its PersonalizationMall.com business to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. for $252 million, subject to certain working capital and other adjustments.