December 1,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Dallas Market Center, the marketplace welcoming a record number of new buyers from across the country, is setting the stage for the first market of the year, Total Home & Gift Market, January 5-11, 2022. More than 50 new and expanding permanent showrooms, additions to the Temps, new special events, and inspiration for retail decision makers will highlight the show.
December 1,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
One Up Innovations, Inc., a subsidiary of Luvu Brands and manufacturer of consumer lifestyle brands, unveiled its new Panelist collection, a line of upholstered panels for use in creating configurable headboards or wall features for contemporary home interiors.
November 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
At first glance, the September 2021 results look alarming with orders down 20% from September 2020 but September 2020 orders were up 43% from 2019. Comparing 2021 to 2019, September orders are up 15%, according to a report by Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.
November 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bedding producer Corsicana Mattress has announced the appointment of 23-year industry veteran, Geri Frank, to the position of senior product manager.
November 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Joybird, an e-commerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has launched a national TV campaign in partnership with All-Inclusive TV agency Marketing Architects.
November 29,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Industry veteran John Iasiello has announced his resignation as president of Riverside Furniture, a leading casegoods resource.
November 29,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Juniper, the International Market Centers’ (IMC) suite of digital tools, has announced the hiring of Ray Shikatani, a 30-year veteran of Canada’s gift and home B2B industry, as its new Country Manager for Canada.