August 27,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Utah-based Hero Bed, LLC, which designs, manufactures, and distributes mattresses built in the U.S., has partnered with kathy ireland Worldwide.
August 25,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Las Vegas Market has announced that to-date, more than 1,300 furniture, home décor and gift resources, collectively among 200+ showrooms, have committed to open for Summer 2020 Las Vegas Market, running Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2020.
August 25,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Mlily USA has announced it will open its second U.S. factory in Goodyear, Arizona, in December 2020. The 643,748-square-foot factory will house mattress manufacturing, foam pouring and spring production, and will employ 300 people at full capacity.
August 19,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Circaphiles, a new online portal and exclusive resource that will serve as a liaison for interior design firms, solopreneurs and the next generation of designers has announced its distinguished roster, upcoming programming efforts, as well as a hint to participating vendors. It will seamlessly connect industry experts through a private community to share educational resources, experiences, and access to an impartial network of untapped resources and credible information.
August 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Sleep product manufacturer Soft-Tex International has announced its new organizational structure, divided into three functional groups (Innovation, Sales & Marketing, and Finance / Administrative) to better align with key objectives as well as several new roles and promotions.
July 22,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Webinar dates for Las Vegas Market’s signature FIRST LOOK program have been announced. The two 30-minute, CEU-accredited sessions will be presented on July 29 and Aug. 5 in advance of Summer 2020 Market.
July 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has announced that CEO Sharron Bradley will retire in August. Executive Vice President Mark Schumacher will replace Bradley as the Association’s new CEO.