October 24,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Sleep Country Canada has announced it acquisition of Hush Blankets. The completion of this deal marks Hush's next phase of growth and the expansion of Sleep Country's sleep ecosystem.
October 21,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress manufacturer Pleasant Mattress has announced the appointment of Josephine Bass as director of finance. Bass joins the company after serving in similar roles with leading companies in the region that have embraced the lean manufacturing platform Pleasant Mattress has deployed since last year.
October 21,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
MarketTime, the provider of best-in-class B2B omnichannel commerce solutions, has announced the acquisition of Brandwise, the largest provider of sales enablement tools in the gift and home industries.The two companies bring more than 60 years of leadership and support $4 billion in annual wholesale commerce across dozens of consumer product segments.
October 21,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Brooklyn Bedding, American manufacturer, retailer and pioneer of the bed-in-a-box concept, has announced the launch of Brooklyn Custom, a customizable mattress designed to meet personal sleep preferences.
October 20,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Nationwide Marketing Group, a buying and marketing group for appliance, electronics, custom integrators, furniture, bedding and outdoor living retailers, has merged with Azione Unlimited, the preeminent group of custom integrators and manufacturers, to form a whole home platform.
October 20,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furniture has launched the Emporium Collection in response to consumer demand for new traditional designs in home furnishings. Making its debut at the Fall High Point Market, Emporium will appeal to a wide range of consumers looking for affordably priced pieces designed for a variety of space needs.
October 20,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Mlily USA has announced it is sponsoring a “Bed, Brews and Boos” Bed Race competition on Oct. 31, at the World’s Fair Park, in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.