March 24,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry 
The furniture industry in the United States, especially the upholstery segment, has just begun its recovery from the Great Recession and has plenty of upside potential, a leading industry analyst said Thursday.
March 22,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Lighting leader Crystorama Lighting, has partnered with designer Brian Patrick Flynn to create a new line of lighting fixtures, set to hit retail stores nationwide beginning in April.
March 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry, Product
Bedding Industries of America, parent company of the Eastman House and Eclipse brands, has named former Leggett & Platt executive Russ Bowman to oversee implementation of a companywide quality control and process improvement initiative.
March 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Outdoor Furniture, Product
Retailer Boston Interiors has launched a unique collection of outdoor furniture and an eco-friendly paint line to bolster its sustainability efforts.
March 21,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Furniture, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has hired Karen McNeill and Lauren Estep as its first two full-time staff members.
March 21,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) and Valspar (NYSE: VAL) said they have extended the termination date of their merger agreement to June 21 to allow Sherwin-Williams more time to divest itself of certain Valspar businesses.
March 20,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
The Sustainable Furnishings Council will sponsor a lunch and panel discussion during next month's High Point Market that will provide an overview of its new "What's It Made Of" initiative.