Industry icon Clem Lange dies at 85
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. — Clement “Clem” Lange, co-founder and chairman of Best Home Furnishings, died Saturday, March 6. He was 85. The company noted the industry …
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IMC_di welcomes latest round of new hires to Juniper team
(March 5, 2021) – IMC_di (International Market Centers’ Digital Innovation division) announced today another round of new hires encompassing sales, development, engineering and customer success to …
Broyhill sales top $400M as Big Lots closes out best year
And more takeaways from the Q4 call COLUMBUS, Ohio — Back in August, Big Lots CEO Bruce Thorn said its Broyhill brand would do $250 …
IHFRA chief sees continuing industry disruption but some reasons for hope
HIGH POINT — In an industry update ahead of the recent International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. board meeting, Ray Allegrezza said the industry sits “in …
Shifman’s Pusateri named Salesperson of the Year
NEWARK, N.J. — Shifman Mattresses has named industry veteran Joe Pusateri its 2020 Salesperson of the Year. As Southeast territory manager for the luxury mattress …
Pleasant Mattress turns to Six-Sigma leader to implement lean manufacturing in its Fresno plant
FRESNO, Calif. – Pleasant Mattress, a leading independent mattress manufacturer, has promoted Brian Rivera to plant manager, where he will deploy his Six Sigma certification to lead …
Precision Textiles’ SlumberShield division debuts promotionally priced “Royalty Pillow” to drive store traffic & add-on sales
TOTOWA, N.J. – Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, non-wovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive, healthcare and home furnishings industries, has launched the Royalty Rolled …
Spring Air launches Nature’s Rest brand at Mattress Firm stores
WOBURN, Mass. – Spring Air International, one of the nation’s top mattress manufacturers, is partnering with Mattress Firm, the nationwide bedding retailer, on a program that …
Candice Olson to headline March IdeaStreams webinar
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 3, 2021 — Candice Olson is set to headline the second edition of the High Point Market Authority’s virtual educational series, …
March First Tuesday gains momentum
At the recent First Tuesday event, manufacturers were excited to see key accounts, write business and speak to major retailers about ongoing industry happenings. Many exhibitors agreed that the event is about quality over quantity and that it’s a great supplement to traditional markets.
