November 3,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The Strategist and global design company West Elm have partnered on a co-branded and curated digital shop that is live at WestElm.com/TheStrategist.
November 3,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) has announced the launch of Wayfair On Air, an immersive video commerce experience that helps consumers discover their favorite products across every room in the home. Available on the Wayfair app, Wayfair On Air brings entertainment, ideas, and inspiration to the brand’s seamless mobile shopping experience, with new episodes launching daily throughout the week.
November 2,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB) has announced that Shelley Huff, chief operating officer of SSB and chief executive officer of Tuft & Needle, has been named chief executive officer of SSB, effective Dec. 1, 2021.
November 2,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Storis, a provider of software solutions for the appliance, bedding, furniture, and electronics industries, has revamped its Protection Plan functionality, available to retail partners in its new Release 10.6. Retailers can enhance their processing of Protection Plans with direct integrations to industry partners, Guardsman & Montage.
November 2,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., has announced the consolidation of several of its individual brands and rebranded as The Outside Company. under the Barrette Outdoor Living umbrella. This includes
November 1,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
New orders in August were down 14% over August 2020. However, orders are up 30% over 2019. Year to date, new orders were up 29% and up 35% over the same period of 2019, according to a report by Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.
November 1,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
TD Bank has announced that providing financing options for major purchases can be a key driver of sales for retailers, according to TD’s latest Retail Experience Index, a bi-annual survey that tracks purchasing habits, particularly when it comes to big-ticket items.