November 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Diamond Mattress has announced a newly patented innovation to its lineup with Coolstream Ventilated Comfort Layers designed to maximize air flow for natural, cooler sleep.
November 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Ikea U.S. has announced that it is raising starting wages for U.S. co-workers to $16 per hour, with some hourly wages starting at $17 or $18 depending on location, effective Jan. 1, 2022. The new wage will apply to full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal co-workers across the U.S., bringing the average hourly wage to $20.
November 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture Industries has announced that it ranked No. 7 on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75TM, a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin, based on sales revenue. Ashley also achieved a distinguished performer award in the Sustainability category, recognizing a “green” corporation that balances economic growth, social equity, and environmental management.
November 10,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has announced that Anne Finucane has been appointed to its board of directors.
November 10,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Southerland has opened a more than 10,000-square-foot showroom inside its new Nashville manufacturing plant. The new showroom is more than triple the size of Southerland’s other showrooms located at five of its six production and distribution facilities across the U.S.
November 10,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Phoenix-based outdoor furniture brand Neighbor has announced the launch of its new product line in collaboration with Polywood, the leading brand of sustainable outdoor furniture.
November 10,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority and Esteem Media have renewed their partnership to co-produce a brand track for the upcoming Design Influencers Conference. The 2022 event will take place in person March 6-8 in Atlanta after a pandemic-induced hiatus in 2021.