February 7,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Furniture First, a national buying group for independent retailers, has announced the addition of Knox Furniture, approved by the board of directors in their first meeting of 2020. The family-owned furniture store is located in Newnan, Georgia, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta.
February 7,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Latexco US, a manufacturer of latex and polyurethane foam products, has named bedding industry veteran Todd Councilman to the post of chief operating officer.
February 7,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Utah-based bedding accessories provider Malouf has announced the successful launch of 12 new products in the company’s brand-new showroom in Suite B1350 at Las Vegas Market, including a new adjustable bed base line, designer bed models and CBD-infused pillows.
February 7,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
NCFI, leading foam and boxed bed manufacturer, has announced it is joining the cannabis revolution by introducing a new pillow featuring a fabric infused with oil from the hemp plant. CBD is widely recognized as being effective in helping to enhance relaxation and sleep.
February 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Casegoods and upholstery resource Amini Innovations Corp. (AICO) has recognized its top producing sales representatives during the annual Sales Award banquet held in Las Vegas last month, presenting Van Smith the “Sales Professional of the Year 2019,” Jay Lorenzo the “President’s Club” award, and Jake Salman the “Spirit of Professionalism” award.
February 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ: HOFT) has hired Tim O’Hare as SVP of Merchandising & Design for Hooker Casegoods.
February 6,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Earlier this week, Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) announced its plans to close 125 of its least productive stores over the next three years and cut more than 2,000 corporate jobs, according to a report from Reuters.