January 8,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Keter Group, the world’s largest resin-based consumer goods company, announced the appointment of Udi Sagi as CEO. A 15-year veteran of the Keter Group, Sagi assumes the leadership of the company’s global operations, including its 20 manufacturing plants and distribution in 100+ countries.
January 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Big Lots, Inc. announced that it has successfully closed its previously announced sale agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, LLC ("Gordon Brothers") that will enable Variety Wholesalers, Inc. to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores, which it plans to operate under the Big Lots brand, and up to two distribution centers. In addition, Variety Wholesalers may employ Big Lots associates at the acquired stores and distribution centers, as well as certain corporate associates needed to support Big Lots' go-forward footprint.
January 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has signed Biscayne Bedding of Hialeah, Florida as its licensee for the state. The transaction represents a “closing of the circle” for Biscayne’s President and CEO Jan Wettergren who was senior vice president of operations for Spring Air when it was owned by private equity from 2006 to 2011.
January 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Alex Williams joins AHFA’s staff on January 13 as manager of sustainability and regulatory compliance programs, a new position.
January 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Italian bedding manufacturer, Magniflex, will launch its three mattress Essential Collection at the Winter Las Vegas Market, the first collection born from its new U.S. production facility that combines its Italian heritage of craftsmanship and luxury, with a distinctively American look and feel.
January 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Ericka Saurit CEO & founder of Saurit Creative, who is announcing the launch of Marketing School for Creatives (MSC), a new and innovative international marketing training platform.
January 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Steinreich Communications Group, Inc., an international public relations firm, has appointed respected home furnishings media executive Susan Jones as Vice President of Business Development. She will focus her work in the firm’s home furnishings industry group led by Senior Vice President Kimberley Wray.