December 1,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
In line with the commitment to have a positive impact on both people and planet, Ikea has announced it will phase out plastic from consumer packaging solutions. The phase-out will happen in steps, starting with all new range by 2025, and existing range by 2028.
November 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
At first glance, the September 2021 results look alarming with orders down 20% from September 2020 but September 2020 orders were up 43% from 2019. Comparing 2021 to 2019, September orders are up 15%, according to a report by Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.
November 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bedding producer Corsicana Mattress has announced the appointment of 23-year industry veteran, Geri Frank, to the position of senior product manager.
November 30,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Joybird, an e-commerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has launched a national TV campaign in partnership with All-Inclusive TV agency Marketing Architects.
November 29,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Industry veteran John Iasiello has announced his resignation as president of Riverside Furniture, a leading casegoods resource.
November 29,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Juniper, the International Market Centers’ (IMC) suite of digital tools, has announced the hiring of Ray Shikatani, a 30-year veteran of Canada’s gift and home B2B industry, as its new Country Manager for Canada.
November 29,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Best Buy has announced it recently acquired Yardbird, a leading direct-to-consumer company that specializes in premium outdoor furniture.