August 8,
2018 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry 
The American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) has awarded its annual scholarship to Annina Fremgen, a rising star at Kendall College of Art and Design, for the second year in a row. A senior this Fall, Fremgen will receive $2,500 from the ASFD Foundation for Education.
August 6,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Ashley Furniture Inc. sponsored 50 middle and high school students from Wisconsin this year to attend the National Flight Academy Program, covering program tuition and travel expenses.
August 2,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
The Solution Partners division of the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has announced its 28th Annual Education Golf Tournament, scheduled for Sept. 12 at Lake Hickory Country Club in Hickory, N.C.
August 1,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has partnered with VisionSpring, a non-profit that provides vision services and affordable eyewear, to help fund full vision services for at least 20,000 workers in developing areas of India and the Philippines. 9,765 workers have already been assisted for the initiative which runs through 2018.
July 6,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Houston-based Gallery Furniture, says he will use extra space in his stores as community centers.
July 5,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), and its divisions Aaron's and Progressive Leasing, surprised two single-parent families with fully furnished new homes in Atlanta.
July 3,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Brooklyn Bedding, manufacturer and retailer of custom mattresses since 1995, has extended its honor discount include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in addition to military members.