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From Home Furnishing Business
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.
May 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Specialty bedding producer Classic Brands has issued the following statement in response to the affirmative preliminary determination made by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding the antidumping investigation on mattress imports from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam:
May 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has released the results of its latest survey conducted by Industry Insights, showing the mounting financial pressures and frustrations felt by members as the pandemic grinds on through what should be the industry’s prime selling season.
May 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Following a comprehensive survey of its universe of gift and home furnishings buyers and suppliers, International Market Centers (IMC) has announced updates to its summer 2020 markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. IMC is postponing both markets until August, with Atlanta Market now running August 13 – 18 and Las Vegas Market running August 30 – September 3.