October 25,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Purple Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPL), creator of the Purple Mattress with its proprietary GelFlex Grid, has announced that Jack Roddy has been appointed as chief people officer, with responsibility for the company's human resources, company culture, talent acquisition and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
October 25,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) has announced the groundbreaking for its new global Research and Development Center.
October 25,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has been recognized by Ford Motor Company as a top supplier in the category of “Treat Customers Like Family,” based on 2020 performance.
October 24,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture Industries’ President and CEO, Todd Wanek, was recently inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame as one of five in the Class of 2020. Todd joins his father, Ron Wanek, Class of 2006, in the Hall of Fame.
October 24,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Home Depot has announced the appointment of John Deaton to executive vice president of Supply Chain and Product Development, effective November 1, 2021. He replaces Mark Holifield, who has accepted a role as CEO of a U.S.-based last-mile delivery firm after 15 years with the company.
October 24,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Sleep Country Canada has announced it acquisition of Hush Blankets. The completion of this deal marks Hush's next phase of growth and the expansion of Sleep Country's sleep ecosystem.
October 21,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress manufacturer Pleasant Mattress has announced the appointment of Josephine Bass as director of finance. Bass joins the company after serving in similar roles with leading companies in the region that have embraced the lean manufacturing platform Pleasant Mattress has deployed since last year.