March 15,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry, Mattresses, Product 
Mattress producer Tempur Sealy International (NYSE: TPX), whose stock has been under pressure since it terminated supply contracts with its largest customer earlier this year, has amended a stockholder rights plan adopted in February to allow a "qualified offer" for the company to be exempt from triggering the plan's provisions.
March 14,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
Human Touch, a resource for massage chairs, zero gravity chairs and other wellness products, is unveiling two new products at the International Home + Housewares Show, which takes place March 18-21 in Chicago.
March 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Business Strategy, Industry, Product
Specialty bedding retailer Mattress Firm, which ended its relationship with Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX) earlier this year, announced Monday it has signed a new five-year supply agreement with Serta Simmons Bedding.
March 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture Inds. will build an 850,000 square-foot distribution and fulfillment center in Mesquite, Texas, city officials announced this week.
March 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Fabric producer Milliken & Co. said Pottery Barn has become the first home furnishings retailer to offer its new eco-friendly Breathe by Milliken performance fabric line.
March 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
A historic sign above New Orleans-based Doerr Furniture has been restored and is shining brightly for the first time since the early 1950s, according to a report from New Orleans television station WGNO.
March 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
E-commerce powerhouse Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) said it has made its 3D model library available on SketchUp, the world’s most widely used 3D modeling software for architects, engineers, design and construction professionals as well as members of the global maker community.