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August 8,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Effective November 23, 2023, the CertiPUR-US foam certification program has announced it will not certify foams submitted for certification that contain stannous octoate (CAS: 301-10-0), a tin catalyst that can be used in the production of flexible polyurethane foam.
August 8,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) has announced its expansion with Florida, opening a new location in Pinellas Park on July 29. Located at The Shoppes at Park Place on 7300 US Hwy 19 North, Pinellas Park, Florida, the new 40,000 square foot location will open its doors on Friday, July 29, 2022.
August 7,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO Logistics has announced that Mario Harik will succeed Brad Jacobs as chief executive officer of XPO and join the board of directors following XPO’s planned spin-off of its tech-enabled brokerage platform in the fourth quarter. Jacobs will remain with XPO as executive chairman, and will become non-executive chairman of the spin-off.
August 7,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Home retail powerhouse Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fourth consecutive year.
August 7,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
U.S.-based home goods manufacturer VCNY Home has announced a new addition to its brand portfolio with the introduction of Indigo Ink, an eclectic, bohemian brand featuring laidback looks with a worldly flair for every room at home, from indoor to outdoor and bedroom to bathroom.
August 4,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the members of the ARTS Awards Nominating Committee, a group of independent industry professionals who will evaluate the list of hundreds of nominees submitted online. The results will be the list of ARTS Awards finalists, who will then submit materials for judging in the fall.
August 4,
2022 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
FLOR, a high-end area rug brand for homes, offices, and every space in between, has launched its Fall Collection of new carpet tile styles and colorway expansions. The collection features earthy tones, bouclé textures, and organic aesthetics.