July 25,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   
  
        
    
     WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for home and furnishings, announced that its three days of professional development in Charleston, S.C. drew over 175 participants.
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for home and furnishings, announced that its three days of professional development in Charleston, S.C. drew over 175 participants.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        July 25,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Transportation and logistics provider Pilot Freight Services has announced the acquisition of Manna Freight Systems, a final mile logistics provider.
Transportation and logistics provider Pilot Freight Services has announced the acquisition of Manna Freight Systems, a final mile logistics provider.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        July 25,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Independent mattress producer Gold Bond has come out in support of Chinese mattress tariffs. According to Robert Naboicheck, president of Gold Bond, the tariffs would bring relief to the Connecticut-based company and other domestic mattress manufacturers.
Independent mattress producer Gold Bond has come out in support of Chinese mattress tariffs. According to Robert Naboicheck, president of Gold Bond, the tariffs would bring relief to the Connecticut-based company and other domestic mattress manufacturers.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        July 25,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     OW Lee, manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories, has announced a new training program for retail sales associates.
OW Lee, manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories, has announced a new training program for retail sales associates.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        July 25,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry   
  
        
    
     Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has appointed Joseph M. McFarland III to executive vp of stores, effective Aug. 15.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has appointed Joseph M. McFarland III to executive vp of stores, effective Aug. 15.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        July 25,
        2018   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Leather and upholstery supplier Violino Ltd. has announced a partnership with software provider AMP to improve service, allowing sales reps to spend more time selling.
Leather and upholstery supplier Violino Ltd. has announced a partnership with software provider AMP to improve service, allowing sales reps to spend more time selling.