July 5,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Nationwide Marketing Group has announced the launch of Nationwide Connected Home, the first connected home division dedicated exclusively to the independent retailer.
July 5,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
La-Z-Boy Galleries of Seattle has announced its donation of a portion of all sales to help build the Family First Community Center in Renton, Washington.
July 3,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
Veteran designer Stephanie James of High Point interior design firm, Allen and James, conducted a trends tour during the recent ITA Showtime Fabric Market in High Point. Visiting major line fabric showrooms throughout the Market, James was able to preview and identify developing trends being exhibited at the market across all textile styles and constructions.
July 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Designer Weekly, Economic News, Industry
New orders in April were down 9% from April 2018 and 3% year-to-date, according to a report by the Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.
July 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Philippe Knaub, SVP and chief technology officer of the Media, Pa.-based foam supplier FXI, has joined the board of directors of the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam (AFPF), the not-for-profit group that administers the CertiPUR-US foam certification program.
July 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Home décor retailer Kirkland’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) has named Nicole Strain as EVP and chief financial officer, effective June 27. Strain has served as the company’s interim CFO since May 2017.
July 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories, has announced its new Grand Cay aluminum collection.