June 10,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Mattresses, Product 
In the wake of recently-enacted tariffs and anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made goods, Chinese memory foam brand Mlily has announced its decision to shift production for the U.S. market to factories in Serbia and Thailand, as well as a new factory under construction in South Carolina.
June 7,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Home shopping destination One Kings Lane just launched a collaboration with award-winning actress Minnie Driver. Designed exclusively for One Kings Lane the new assortment features three hand-drawn patterns in varying hues and scales, across 16 silhouettes including chairs, settees, ottomans, headboards, benches and pillows.
June 7,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Utah-based, Purple Innovation Inc. (PRPL) ("Purple"), the creator of the renowned Purple Mattress, announced a number of significant industry awards, resulting from the Company's focus on comfort innovation and overall mission to improve how people sleep and sit.
June 7,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Ikea is launching a new robotic furniture system in partnership with Ori Living, a Boston-based robotic interiors company.
June 7,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
American Freight Furniture and Mattress opened its first Texas store in the northeast region last week. The new Tyler store is 20,000 square feet and is located at 305 N. Northwest Loop 323. The new store will create 8-12 new jobs.
June 6,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Retailsystem, a cloud-based retail management software company for the home furnishings industry, has partnered with Furniture First National Buying Group to offer members an alternative to the legacy processes that many continue to use.
June 6,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Gilles Pelletier has been named president and chief executive officer of the Quebec Furniture Manufacturers Association and the Canadian Furniture Show, succeeding Pierre Richard.