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.
January 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Loves Furniture, the new retailer that took over many closed Art Van Furniture locations, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press.
January 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has renewed the Richard Frinier Design Scholarship program initiated four years ago, following cancellation in 2020 due to challenges of the pandemic. At the same time, the renowned designer and his wife and business partner, Catherine, have increased the scholarship award to $2,500.
January 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Urbandale, Iowa-based Homemakers Furniture has launched its 4th annual “Community Champions” recognition event and is reaching out to the public to submit nominations from Jan. 7 – 27.
January 8,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The committee for High Point’s First Tuesday has announced the full schedule of dates for 2021. Originally the committee had established dates through March of this year.
January 8,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced Summer Classics’ Harold Hudson as its 2021 chairman of the board.