M&A activity rises in the furniture industry
This week’s announcement of HNI’s acquisition of Steelcase is a blockbuster event for the broader furniture industry. This $2.2 billion transaction brings together two of …
Category: Expansion strategies
Blueport Commerce names Jesse Akre SVP, sales and marketing
Executive brings more than 30 years of sales and business development experience to the new position BOSTON — E-commerce platform Blueport Commerce has named Jesse …
Domestic wood manufacturers poised for tariff-related growth
20% tariffs on Vietnam could create some additional demand for US-made furniture HIGH POINT — Domestic case goods manufacturers are optimistic that a spike in …
Joybird launches wholesale business, giving consumers ‘shop within a shop’ experience
LOS ANGELES — E-commerce specialist Joybird, a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Inc. and manufacturer of customizable, modern upholstered furniture, has introduced its new wholesale business, centered …
Naturepedic launches FSC-certified bedroom collections
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — Naturepedic, the leading GOTS-certified organic and EWG-verified mattress and bedding brand, is launching its first adult furniture collections. This category expansion underscores Naturepedic’s …
An exclusive 1st look at Ashley’s flagship store in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Earlier this summer, Ashley Furniture celebrated the opening of its largest location, an 88,000-square-foot store that also boasts a 218,000-square-foot, two-story warehouse. …
Bedding Industries of America looks to grow in Southern region with new territory manager
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Mattress manufacturer Bedding Industries of America has expanded its sales force in its Chicago plant, BIA Midwest, with the appointment of …
More from the opening of Bob’s new Winston-Salem, North Carolina, store
On Thursday of last week, Home News Now editors Tom Russell and Ray Allegrezza attended the opening of Bob’s Discount Furniture’s new store in Winston-Salem, …
Bob’s Discount Furniture opens newest store in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The opening of the 37,340-square-foot store marked the first of 6 locations planned for the state WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Hundreds of consumers from all over …
Kuka Home expands Vietnam manufacturing presence
New 470,000-square-foot plant will begin operations in September, bringing its total footprint in the Ho Chi Minh City region to nearly 5.2 million square feet …
