February 9,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Specialty bedding producer Classic Brands has named Vivian Weng as its new chief commercial officer. Weng will serve as a key member of Classic’s executive leadership team and provide her strategic vision for topline growth and profitability.
February 9,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Lectra, a supplier of integrated technology solutions for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, has announced its plan to acquire the entire capital and voting rights of U.S.-based Gerber Technology.
February 9,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Independent mattress manufacturer Pleasant Mattress has announced the debut of its AirFlex brand, a four-model premiere line of dual-sided mattresses targeted toward younger consumers who are looking for hand-crafted beds with natural materials and features that improve sleep quality.
February 9,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Dallas-based rug producer Feizy Rugs has announced the launch of its new and improved website. The Feizy.com rebuild is the result of several months of collaborative work by the company’s in-house marketing team and IMC_di Juniper Web and is based on extensive feedback from field reps and clients.
February 8,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Due to an unprecedented surge in consumer demand, plus a shortage in raw materials and labor due to COVID-19, Sherrill Furniture Company has announced its entire focus has turned to fulfilling sold orders and will not attend High Point Pre-Market or the June Furniture Market.
February 8,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Alliance has extended the application deadline for its 2021 academic scholarships to Friday, Feb. 26. The deadline previously was Jan. 31.
February 8,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
For the past 25 years The International Society of Furniture Designers’ (ISFD) annual Pinnacle Awards have honored the top professional furniture designers and their creations. The awards have launched design careers and increased company awareness as it spurs interest in good design beyond the furniture industry.