April 29,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
With a mix of 425 fabrics, 200 frames and six finishes Universal Furniture is adding a special order upholstery program made in North Carolina at the company’s new upholstery plant in Conover.
April 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced the launch of new online resource centers through its Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point Market websites, offering buyers and exhibitors the opportunity to engage with each other, stay up-to-date on key trends and industry news, and access webinars and other rich content until physical markets are staged again.
April 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Atlanta-based Havertys has announced it is reopening most of its stores, but has eliminated the jobs of 1,200 workers, according to a report from the AJC.
April 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bedding producer Spring Air has transformed its Northeast 300,000-square-foot mattress, box springs and pillow factory into a mask-making operation to help fill the shortage of protective supplies brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 28,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furniture has announced its “Virtual Spring Market” initiative to continue to service its retail and interior design partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 28,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a global provider of transportation and logistics, has introduced a new digital dashboard for shippers and carriers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company integrated the tools with its XPO Connect digital freight platform in North America and Europe.
April 28,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture manufacturer Ekornes, Inc. has announced the launch of its new consumer contest called Chairish the Frontline Workers, giving consumers the chance to honor and recognize the ones working on the frontline for their selflessness and full dedication to helping others during the Covid-19 crisis. The contest runs through May 8.