June 4,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, and Rooms To Go have joined forces to provide personal protective equipment to Grady Health System for use in Atlanta medical facilities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 3,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Submissions are now being accepted for Las Vegas Market’s proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program, which will showcase design and color trends through two 30-minute, CEU-accredited webinars presented in advance of the Summer 2020 Market, Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2020. All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited to submit their best-selling or new introductions in furniture, gift and home décor products for consideration by Friday, June 12.
June 3,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Sonneman—A Way of Light, a pioneer in sophisticated, contemporary lighting, has expanded its leadership team with the promotion of two senior-level team members. Gray Sessoms, formerly director of sales at Sonneman, has been promoted to vice president of sales. Additionally, Matthew Sonneman has been promoted from director of sales and market development to vice president of business development.
June 3,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Restonic Mattress Corporation has announced the launch of a national consumer contest on its trademarked SleepBlog. The contest, running June 1 – 12, asks consumers to tag their favorite local businesses on social media and the company is offering two cash prizes.
June 3,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Tamarak Capital, a venture-focused family office, has announced it has expanded to a multi-family office with an external round of funding received from Sam and Kacie Malouf, founders of home furnishings and sleep technology company Malouf located in northern Utah.
June 3,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Marpi Resources, a resource for custom closets and home furnishings, has introduced its classic furniture collection at designer prices.
June 2,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has announced that Harriet Edelman has been appointed as independent chair of the board, effective immediately.