January 13,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive and healthcare industries, has received UL Greenguard Gold certification for its IQFit Natural line, a 100 percent glass-free, fire-resistant (FR) mattress barrier for roll-packed mattresses. Made with sustainable, renewable cotton, it provides a glass-free alternative to FR barrier solutions made with exposed fiberglass.
January 13,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, has announced that all U.S. employees will now make at least $15 per hour.
January 12,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) has announced the appointment of Robert Sundy as senior vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Jan. 27.
January 12,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced Karen Brams, president of Island Living & Patio in West Palm Beach, Fla., as the 2021 Retail Council Chairs, following four years as a member.
January 12,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Spring Air International will launch its Breathe by Spring Air collection of mattresses. Breathe is a four-model collection that provides protection from viruses and bacteria, thus affording consumers a healthier night’s sleep.
January 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Loves Furniture, the new retailer that took over many closed Art Van Furniture locations, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press.
January 11,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has renewed the Richard Frinier Design Scholarship program initiated four years ago, following cancellation in 2020 due to challenges of the pandemic. At the same time, the renowned designer and his wife and business partner, Catherine, have increased the scholarship award to $2,500.