May 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Mattress manufacturer King Koil has announced it will defer any payments on all new floor samples and inventory to help its retail partners bounce back from the temporary store closures that have taken place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has announced a $10 million plan to donate essential items to those affected by COVID-19. The “Bringing Home Everywhere” program will deliver products that provide home comfort and essential support to communities and those on the frontline of the pandemic across the U.S. and Canada.
May 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The first week of International Market Centers’ (IMC) High Point Virtual Market Experience offered content and community for the industry – with hundreds of participants logging-into six webinars and thousands of visitors sourcing and discovering products and a digital audience generating funds for City of Hope. Week two offerings, running May 18 – 22, include a Virtual Showhouse debut, another eight information-rich webinars and continued product discovery and online sourcing through IMC’s Catalog Connexion.
May 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive, health care and home furnishings industries, has developed a hygienic upholstery testing kit designed to keep customers safe while they shop.
May 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Global Logistics provider XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) has ranked No. 1 in the Fortune 500 category of transportation and logistics for the fourth straight year, as announced by Fortune magazine on May 19. The company ranks No. 196 on the Fortune 500 overall, based on 2019 revenue of $16.6 billion.
May 20,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
As the nation resumes business, independent sleep products manufacturer Southerland has announced a five-point retailer safety plan that addresses store and warehouse sanitation, employee wellness checks, required use of masks, proper social distancing and additional regulations for delivery drivers.
May 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has asked congressional leaders to provide more help for the furniture retail industry.