February 26,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
HealthGuard returned from the recent Winter Las Vegas Market encouraged by renewed optimism among retailers and a clear willingness to reassess existing programs. Company officials said conversations with market buyers signal fresh opportunity across the top-of-bed category.
February 26,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Haworth, a leading global manufacturer of commercial furniture and interior solutions, today announced it has acquired a majority shareholding in Tayco, a Toronto, Ontario–based manufacturer of office furniture and casegoods.
February 26,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The National Retail Federation Foundation and the PepsiCo Foundation announced the launch of the NRF Foundation Retail Training Initiative a new partnership designed to strengthen career readiness and economic mobility by expanding access to essential retail skills training and credentials.
February 26,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Cozey introduces the Shinuk Outdoor Collection, a modular outdoor seating collection that combines flexibility, built-in storage, and a refined aesthetic. Adding to Cozey’s outdoor offerings alongside the popular Mistral Outdoor Dining & Sofa Collection, it adapts seamlessly to different spaces and occasions.
February 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Surya Inc. has announced a new connected digital experience across its Surya and Global Views brands, highlighted by the launch of an all-new Global Views website. The result is a more connected platform that brings Surya and Global Views together while preserving each brand’s distinct design perspective. Designed to simplify sourcing and support the designer workflow, the experience delivers smarter product discovery, streamlined account tools, and a shared cart across both brands.
February 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Watertown Mattress doesn’t spend a lot of money on what it considers slick marketing, nor does it believe in a plush retail location as it is situated in a converted bus depot. But the high-volume, 25-plus-year Gold Bond Mattress retailer specializes in selling the brand’s most expensive luxury collections.
February 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
For the fifth year in a row, leading global furniture brand SUNPAN has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Canada. This prestigious certification, awarded based on employee responses to a confidential survey, reflects SUNPAN’s unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace culture.