December 21,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Bedgear Foundation, the mattress and sleep accessories producer Bedgear's registered 501(c)3 arm, has announced its donation of thousands of Performance bedding products in response to the devastating damage that Hurricane Eta brought to Honduras.
Bedgear Foundation, the mattress and sleep accessories producer Bedgear's registered 501(c)3 arm, has announced its donation of thousands of Performance bedding products in response to the devastating damage that Hurricane Eta brought to Honduras.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 18,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Ft. Smith, Arkansas-based Riverside Furniture, a leading casegoods resource, has promoted industry veteran John Iasiello to the position of president.
Ft. Smith, Arkansas-based Riverside Furniture, a leading casegoods resource, has promoted industry veteran John Iasiello to the position of president.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 18,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   
  
        
    
     The Tupelo Furniture Market has announced the cancellation of its January 2021 Furniture Market due to ongoing challenges and government restriction and economic difficulties stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Tupelo Furniture Market has announced the cancellation of its January 2021 Furniture Market due to ongoing challenges and government restriction and economic difficulties stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 18,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Workspace innovation provider Vari has announced the donation of $240,000 worth of products from its education line to 600 students at KIPP Texas Public Schools. The standing school desks and active mats give students the freedom to move around throughout the day in an inclusive classroom.
Workspace innovation provider Vari has announced the donation of $240,000 worth of products from its education line to 600 students at KIPP Texas Public Schools. The standing school desks and active mats give students the freedom to move around throughout the day in an inclusive classroom. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 17,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Independent West Coast bedding manufacturer Pleasant Mattress has named 30-year industry veteran Carter Gronbach as its new president.
Independent West Coast bedding manufacturer Pleasant Mattress has named 30-year industry veteran Carter Gronbach as its new president.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 17,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market   
  
        
    
     The committee for High Point’s First Tuesday has announced the additional dates of March 2 – 4 to its schedule. Originally supporting the High Point Pre-Market scheduled dates, this new additional date is in response to the reschedule of all announced market changes.
The committee for High Point’s First Tuesday has announced the additional dates of March 2 – 4 to its schedule. Originally supporting the High Point Pre-Market scheduled dates, this new additional date is in response to the reschedule of all announced market changes.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        December 16,
        2020   by  Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   
  
        
    
     The High Point Market Authority has announced the Spring 2021 Market, originally scheduled for April 17 – 21, will now be held from June 5 – 9.
The High Point Market Authority has announced the Spring 2021 Market, originally scheduled for April 17 – 21, will now be held from June 5 – 9.