August 5,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry 
Mattress industry sales totaled $3.71 billion in the second quarter, a 1.6% increase over the same quarter in 2018, according to preliminary estimates from Impact Consulting Services’ proprietary industry model.
August 5,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Industry, Obituaries
Nick Cardi, one of the Cardi brothers from Cardi’s Furniture, passed away on Aug. 2 after a four-year battle with cancer.
August 5,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Las Vegas Market has announced that strong order writing, exclusive programming and special events highlighted the recently-concluded Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market.
August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Art Van Furniture has announced changes to its executive leadership team. Ron Boire is departing as president and CEO. Chris Pelcher has been appointed EVP, chief merchandising officer and Gary Van Elslander has assumed the role of chairman of the board.
August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB) has appointed Barry Canipe as chief financial officer, effective Aug. 26. Canipe will report to SSB Chairman and CEO Dave Swift.
August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Transportation and logistics services provider Schneider has announced that it is closing its final-mile division, according to a report from Freight Waves.
August 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Family-owned Schewel Furniture Company, a 50-store furniture retail chain focusing on in-house financing, has rebranded as Schewels Home.