January 6,
2021 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly 
Eleven leading gift and home sales agencies representing 230+ top brands have committed to the Juniper suite of digital tools for sales automation, data management and e-commerce. The agencies are: CMA; J. Grob; Sales Producers; Simblist Group and The Link Companies’ seven agencies (Link2Sales, The Southern Link, The Central Link, The Northern Link, TMA Link, Total Accessories and Key Sales). This critical business decision allows these agencies, as well as early adopters Ivystone and Anne McGilvray & Company, to seamlessly connect and manage their commerce channels – on the road, online and at trade shows.
January 6,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Luxury furniture brand Marge Carson has announced it will exit its current line of casegoods collections imported from Philippines and Indonesia, while consolidating its upholstered furniture and Palo Alto Bedroom production in Tijuana, Mexico.
January 6,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Corsicana Mattress Co. has partnered with Retail Service Systems (RSS) to launch the Sleep2Win Smart Bed, its first technology infused mattress that allows consumers to customize their sleep experience.
January 6,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Rotmans, the largest furniture and flooring retailer in New England, will begin store-closing liquidation to prepare for a major remodel and reformat.
January 6,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Aaron's Company (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, has announced a $25,000 donation to Mission 22, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans who are battling post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other issues related to mental health and wellness.
January 5,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has announced the 2021 Style Spotters team. The team takes the reins this month and will hold the title throughout the calendar year, applying their trend-tracking abilities to both 2021 Markets – June 5-9 and October 16-20.
January 5,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Accounting and consulting firm Smith Leonard has provided retailers a breakdown of the 2021 changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).