May 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics (NASDAQ: XPO) has been named one of the Forbes 50 best companies to work for in Spain for the third straight year.
May 10,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Home décor superstore At Home Group Inc. (NYSE: HOME) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman (H&F), a premier global private equity firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.8 billion, including the assumption of debt.
May 10,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
During Better Sleep Month, Mattress Firm and its partner SleepScore Labs are sharing the inaugural "Sleep-Deprived Cities Across America" list to help cities that are short on sleep improve their sleeping habits.
May 7,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Off-price home furnishings retailer Tuesday Morning has announced Fred Hand as its new CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective May 17. Hand most recently served as chief operating officer of Burlington Stores, Inc.
May 7,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories, held a grand opening reception and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 4 at its new headquarters in Comfort, Texas. OW Lee recently relocated its business from Ontario, California.
May 7,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Conn's, Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN), specialty retailer of furniture, mattresses, home appliances, and consumer electronics, has announced its expansion into Florida, opening a 413,000-square-foot logistics distribution center in Lakeland.
May 7,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, portfolio brands of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) ), has launched a collection of home furnishings in partnership with EttaVee, the vibrant brand created by artist and influencer Jessi Raulet.