January 13,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Juniper and its industry-leading suite of digital solutions continue to gain momentum as 17 leading gift and home vendors have committed to adopt JuniperWeb for their B2B e-commerce website needs. JuniperWeb, launched in late 2020, is powered by IMC_di (International Market Center’s digital innovations division).
January 13,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive and healthcare industries, has received UL Greenguard Gold certification for its IQFit Natural line, a 100 percent glass-free, fire-resistant (FR) mattress barrier for roll-packed mattresses. Made with sustainable, renewable cotton, it provides a glass-free alternative to FR barrier solutions made with exposed fiberglass.
January 13,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, has announced that all U.S. employees will now make at least $15 per hour.
January 12,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) has announced the appointment of Robert Sundy as senior vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Jan. 27.
January 12,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced Karen Brams, president of Island Living & Patio in West Palm Beach, Fla., as the 2021 Retail Council Chairs, following four years as a member.
January 12,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Industry, Store Openings
Ikea Retail U.S. has announced that the new Ikea Queens, NY store in the Rego Center shopping mall is now open to the public for shopping.
January 12,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Spring Air International will launch its Breathe by Spring Air collection of mattresses. Breathe is a four-model collection that provides protection from viruses and bacteria, thus affording consumers a healthier night’s sleep.