March 26,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Mattress producer Eclipse International has named bedding and home furnishings industry veteran Mark Dentale as director of licensing.
March 26,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Rent-to-own major Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE:AAN) and its divisions Aaron's Business and Progressive Leasing are donating 100 laptop computers to Atlanta-area school children who need the technology to participate in distance learning, which has become the new normal for students across the country due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 26,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Avocado Green, makers of organic and eco-luxury sleep products, has refocused a large part of its cut and sew department in its American factory to the production of reusable face masks in light of the COVID-19 mask shortage.
March 25,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
The International Textile Alliance (ITA) has moved the dates of its upcoming Spring Showtime Market to June 12-16, in response to the COVID-19 situation. The new dates coincide with the recently revised dates for the Spring High Point Market set for June 12-14, and gives attendees the opportunity to attend both major events in one trip.
March 25,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center has announced that Dallas County issued a “shelter –in-place” order for residents of Dallas County, which also includes an order for non-essential businesses to cease operations through April 3, 2020. The announcement directly impacts Dallas Market Center.
March 25,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Flexsteel Inds., Inc. (NASDAQ: FLXS) has announced the appointment of Derek P. Schmidt as chief financial officer and chief operating officer, effective April 6, 2020.
March 25,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Kimball International, Inc. (NYSE: KBAL) has released the following statement from CEO Kristie Juster regarding the current impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on the company.