August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Art Van Furniture has announced changes to its executive leadership team. Ron Boire is departing as president and CEO. Chris Pelcher has been appointed EVP, chief merchandising officer and Gary Van Elslander has assumed the role of chairman of the board.
August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB) has appointed Barry Canipe as chief financial officer, effective Aug. 26. Canipe will report to SSB Chairman and CEO Dave Swift.
August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Transportation and logistics services provider Schneider has announced that it is closing its final-mile division, according to a report from Freight Waves.
August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Family-owned Schewel Furniture Company, a 50-store furniture retail chain focusing on in-house financing, has rebranded as Schewels Home.
August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bedding supplier Tempur Sealy (NYSE: TPX) has launched its new Tempur-Ergo Smart Base Collection with Sleeptracker technology at this week’s Las Vegas Market.
August 1,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry
New orders in May were down 3% from May 2018 and 3% year-to-date. The decline in orders in May was the fourth consecutive month of declining orders, according to a report by the Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.
August 1,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Latex foam producer Talalay Global has unveiled Talalay Echo, a cost-effective solution for OEM partners looking to economically incorporate the benefits of Talalay into their hybrid and roll-packed bedding products, at the Summer Las Vegas Market.