June 20,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Watermark Living has announced its positioning efforts to alleviate the full impact of the May 2019 tariffs being imposed on Chinese imports. With manufacturing split across U.S. and southeast Asia sources, the company is able to mitigate the impact of tariffs on its retail partners.
June 20,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Ontario, Calif.-based OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories, has announced the introduction of its new Belle Vie aluminum collection.
June 19,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
International Market Centers (IMC) is expanding its Buyer Services Team by focusing new and existing staff with expertise in four primary market categories – gift, home decor, furniture and apparel – and launching a new, in-house outbound Call Center in Atlanta to directly service more buyers each market cycle.
June 19,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Seasoned designers Stephanie James and Patti Allen of High Point interior design firm Allen and James are expanding their professionally curated home furnishing shopping tour program for the Fall High Point Market, Oct 19 - 23, 2019.
June 19,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Digitally native furniture brand Interior Define (ID) has tapped Antonio Nieves as CEO. Nieves succeeds founder Rob Royer, who is stepping into the role of ID’s chairman of the board.
June 19,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE:TPX) has expanded its global retail distribution network, signing new long-term supply agreements with Mattress Firm and Big Lots in the U.S. and Beter Bed Holding in Europe.
June 19,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress producer Englander has announced the promotion of Mark Kinsley to CEO.