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June 2,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has announced that Harriet Edelman has been appointed as independent chair of the board, effective immediately.
June 2,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Baby specialty retailer buybuyBaby has announced the launch of Design Squad, a resource for nursery design and inspiration, in partnership with its sister brand, Decorist, an online interior design company. Both companies are subsidiaries of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
June 2,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Bedgear Foundation, Bedgear’s registered 501(c)3 arm, donated tens of thousands of KN95 respirator masks and the brand’s Performance pillows to over a dozen hospitals, First Response teams and residential homes for individuals with disabilities along the East Coast.
June 1,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
With its network of 33 showrooms open, home furnishings retailer City Furniture has announced it is currently looking to fill 175 new jobs in sales, e-commerce, digital marketing, analytics and IT.
June 1,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Not surprisingly, new orders for March were down 29% from March 2019 and 23% from February, according to a report by Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm. Orders in March were down for 87% of the participants versus increased orders in February for 71% of the participants.
June 1,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced the addition of its Unsung Hero Award, now recognizing outstanding customer service at the annual Awards Gala. The new award pays tribute to the manufacturers’ employees who serve as company liaisons with dealers and sales representatives.
May 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Ed Haimsohn, retail pioneer and modern furniture leader, passed away on May 24, 2020. He was 91.