August 17,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry   
  
        
    
     Longtime mattress industry executive David Long, who has been director of marketing and product development at E.S. Kluft & Co., has joined King Koil as its first EVP of innovation and marketing.
Longtime mattress industry executive David Long, who has been director of marketing and product development at E.S. Kluft & Co., has joined King Koil as its first EVP of innovation and marketing.
 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 16,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     ecUtopia, a provider of EDI services within the home furnishings industry, has announced its debut on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list.
ecUtopia, a provider of EDI services within the home furnishings industry, has announced its debut on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 16,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     The Georgia Ports Authority has announced its second busiest month on record for the Port of Savannah. In July, the GPA moved 378,767 20-foot equivalent container units (TEUs), an increase of 12.7 percent, or 42,668 TEUs, compared to the same month last year.
The Georgia Ports Authority has announced its second busiest month on record for the Port of Savannah. In July, the GPA moved 378,767 20-foot equivalent container units (TEUs), an increase of 12.7 percent, or 42,668 TEUs, compared to the same month last year.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 16,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) has hired John Bauer as senior vp of global inventory management to lead the teams responsible for ordering, inventory positioning, global trade and domestic transportation.
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) has hired John Bauer as senior vp of global inventory management to lead the teams responsible for ordering, inventory positioning, global trade and domestic transportation.
 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 16,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry   
  
        
    
     Active workspace solutions provider Varidesk has partnered with Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea, through his non-profit foundation, to help renovate four schools and bring desks and school supplies to Puerto Rico.
Active workspace solutions provider Varidesk has partnered with Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea, through his non-profit foundation, to help renovate four schools and bring desks and school supplies to Puerto Rico. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 15,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     The National Retail Federation has upgraded its retail sales forecast for 2018 and said sales are now expected to grow more than previously predicted.
The National Retail Federation has upgraded its retail sales forecast for 2018 and said sales are now expected to grow more than previously predicted.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        August 15,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry   
  
        
    
     Retailer RH (NYSE:RH) has appointed Ryno Blignaut as president, CFO and administrative officer, replacing Karen Boone who is stepping down after a transition period to spend more time with her family.
Retailer RH (NYSE:RH) has appointed Ryno Blignaut as president, CFO and administrative officer, replacing Karen Boone who is stepping down after a transition period to spend more time with her family.