Furniture Industry News Archives

Therapedic® Expands Tommy Bahama at Las Vegas Market  - 1/18/2022

The popular Tommy Bahama Collection expands with new mattresses and technology at the Las Vegas Market, Jan. 23-27.

Corsicana to Launch Renue Adapti-Gel Collection at Las Vegas Market  - 1/18/2022

Adapti-Gel Collection at Las Vegas Market New collection provides advanced comfort and support.

Feizy to Debut Four New Collections at Las Vegas Showroom  - 1/18/2022

The new collections include Indio, Dafney, Ellyse, and Harmon.

Outward Las Vegas Market Seminar Will Focus on “Maximizing the Power of Visual Merchandising”  - 1/18/2022

The seminar, “Visual Merchandising as a Competitive Advantage: Top 10 Ways to Master Omni Channel Commerce” will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25th at 9:00 a.m. at the HFA Retailer Resource Center.

GhostBed to Debut Venus Williams Collection at Las Vegas Market  - 1/18/2022

Collection utilizes infrared technology to maximize rest, recovery and performance.

King Koil Moves Into a Larger Las Vegas Showroom  - 1/18/2022

The 12,000-square-foot showroom is in a higher traffic area at B-1200 in the World Market Center and offers a prime location near the escalators.

R.E.S.T. Makes Vegas Market Debut with Adjustable Base Program  - 1/18/2022

Renaissance Elevated Sleep Technology to show full collection of feature-packed adjustable base collection for the first time.

Englander Expands Supreme® with Latex Hybrids, Enhances Suite of Marketing Assets  - 1/18/2022

Top U.S. mattress producer focused on retail success with strong selling story in products and marketing tools.

The 60th Edition of The Salone Del Mobile.Milano Moves to June 2022  - 1/17/2022

The Board of Federlegno Arredo Eventi, in agreement with Fiera Milano, has elected to postpone the event, which will now take place from June 7th to 12th, 2022.

WithIt Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Year  - 1/17/2022

Renee Loper-Boyd Serves as WithIt President in 2022.

INFOGRAPHIC: 2022 Trendiest Interior Design Styles on Google  - 1/17/2022

RentCafe, an apartment search website, turned to Google to identify what styles are emerging as the new favorites and are going to dominate interior design in 2022.

53rd IHGF Delhi Fair 2022 Sets New Dates From March 30th to April 3rd  - 1/17/2022

Show moves to end of March for ease of exhibitors and overseas visitors.

STORIS Releases 2022 Home Furnishings Industry Trend Guide  - 1/17/2022

This year, STORIS surveyed retailers to produce first-party home furnishings industry insights.

J.B. Hunt and Waymo via Announce Long-Term Collaboration with Plans to Complete Fully Autonomous Transport  - 1/17/2022

Multi-year agreement will feature multiple pilots and explore digital marketplace integration.

Easy Furniture Web Tip #322: Keep Holidays Updated on Your Platforms  - 1/17/2022

Update your holiday hours regularly on your website, Google Business Profile, and Yelp.

Spring Air Expands Reach Into 7 Western States in New Licensing Agreement with Everton Mattress Factory  - 1/17/2022

The bedding manufacturer has signed a licensing agreement with Idaho-based Everton Mattress Factory to produce its family of brands in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Montana.

Reverie Announces Additions to Power Base Lineup  - 1/17/2022

At this winter’s World Market in Las Vegas, Reverie will be displaying the R480 and R380, two new power base models that are foldable, and have been redesigned for a simpler and quicker setup process for delivery teams and consumers. ​

Industry Icon Simon Kaplan of Crest Furniture Passes at 97  - 1/14/2022

Kaplan was a remarkable individual who, with his wife Annette and a group of talented WW2 veteran managers, built his operation from the ground up.

IMC Invests in Women-Owned Businesses Through Acquisition of Dough  - 1/13/2022

Dough is an eCommerce platform focused on empowering women-owned businesses.

CITY Furniture Celebrates the Grand Opening of their 21st Showroom in Altamonte Springs, FL  - 1/13/2022

The Altamonte Springs location, a 120,000 square foot showroom, will increase the company’s footprint in Orlando, and expand their delivery radius to customers living in the city and surrounding areas.

Ingka Investments to Plant New, Sustainably Managed Forest in Florida Area Damaged by Hurricane Michael  - 1/13/2022

The investment property, Tupelo Honey, consists of two parcels of land near the Apalachicola River that will be used for an ongoing afforestation project, creating new forestland by planting trees in areas where there were none before.

Therapedic International Adds New Licensee in S. Korea  - 1/12/2022

The new license deal with South Korean mattress maker SAB Co., Ltd. brings increased international production power for the U.S. leading brand alternative.

Wayfair Professional Launches 7th Annual Tastemaker Awards Calling for Top Commercial & Residential Design Submissions  - 1/12/2022

Industry-leading judges to select the year’s most impactful designs & award thousands of dollars in prizes.

Malouf Launches New Peak Mattress Line  - 1/12/2022

The Peak line is the premium product of the three-tier Malouf mattress offering, which also includes Embark and Ascend mattresses (previously part of the Wellsville brand).

Culp’s Livesmart Performance Fabric Now Covers Seating in UNC's Dean Dome  - 1/12/2022

Culp’s LiveSmart performance fabric, which is moisture repellent, stain resistant, fade resistant, and heavy duty was a perfect combination for the Smith Center’s nearly 10,000 lower-level and mezzanine seats.

Atlanta Market Names Four People’s Choice Winners in Winter 2022 Market Snapshot  - 1/12/2022

Allsop Home & Garden, Annie Selke, BrüMate and Zuo are winners.

Vanguard Furniture Acquires Former Drexel Heritage Factory in Morganton  - 1/12/2022

Historic factory rescued from mothballs with the potential of adding 150 high paying jobs.

Unbounce Acquires U.S.-Based Marketing Analytics Platform, LeadsRX  - 1/12/2022

The conversion intelligence platform continues growth momentum with expansion into the marketing attribution space.

Top Bedding and Furniture Brands to Open for Winter 2022 Las Vegas Market  - 1/11/2022

15 new and expanded showrooms – representing more than 100,000 square feet of updates – are joining the 300+ showrooms open for the Winter 2022 market, January 23-27, 2022 at World Market Center Las Vegas.

SSA New Product Debuts – in Stock and Ready to Ship  - 1/11/2022

Nineteen different companies in one showroom, the SSA Sleep Pavilion (C1565) at Las Vegas Market.

Blu Sleep to Launch Prestige Pillow Collection at Las Vegas Market  - 1/11/2022

This collection, as well as the rest of the company’s line up, will be featured at the Blu Sleep showroom, space B-960, at World Market Center at the Winter Las Vegas Market.

Chairish Introduces Europe’s Finest Inventory to US Customers  - 1/11/2022

The announcement comes after two years of stellar growth and major acquisition.

Bellini Modern Living Expands Italian Dining Collection in Time for Las Vegas Market  - 1/10/2022

Collection targets consumers with modern contemporary style.

Ergomotion Unveils Smart Beds Infused with Home Connectivity Options at CES  - 1/10/2022

The most recent products by Ergomotion include aromatherapy integration, apps that provide concise and consistent health data while you sleep and customized circulation cycles that will allow you to soothe muscle pain while regenerating body, mind and spirit.

Feizy to Open Las Vegas Showroom Year-Round  - 1/10/2022

Starting January 10, 2022, the showroom will be available to visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Corsicana to Unveil New 21,000 Sq.-Ft. Showroom at Winter Las Vegas Market to Showcase Its ‘House of Brands’  - 1/10/2022

Following its acquisition of Symbol Mattress in May of last year, the company’s new showroom will consolidate the Corsicana and Symbol Mattress showrooms to serve as a relaunch of the combined entities now under Corsicana.

Pleasant Mattress’ McRoskey Brand Will Show at Las Vegas Market for The First Time  - 1/10/2022

McRoskey will be featured in art gallery-themed showroom devoted to ‘Artistry of Sleep’ .

Atlanta Market Set to Welcome Nation’s Top Buyers to Winter 2022 Market  - 1/8/2022

Atlanta Market continues to refine its product offerings with new commitments in showrooms and temporaries further expanding some 8,000+ lines presented in 1,000+ permanent showrooms and 1,000+ temporary exhibits.

32nd ARTS Awards Recipients Announced  - 1/8/2022

Industry’s highest honor extended to more than twenty companies and leaders.

Feizy Introduces National Concierge Service  - 1/7/2022

The designer-focused concierge service features hand-selected rugs from Mr. Feizy’s personal vault.

After, Inc. and PermaPlate® Partner to Expand PermaPlate Furniture Protection to Online Furniture Retailers  - 1/7/2022

QuickCover® platform will allow any online furniture retailer to easily implement and offer PermaPlate Furniture protection plans with confidence in minutes through native e-commerce platform APIs like Shopify and Magento

Outward to Demo New Aperture Platform at Upcoming Winter Las Vegas Market  - 1/7/2022

During the market, demos will provide visitors a look at the capture process, image preparation and installation requirements, as well as what the entire process will entail from start to finish.

Delta Children Partnered with Operation Homefront, Mitzvah Circle, Jackson in Action, and JPMA for Charitable Initiatives in 2021  - 1/7/2022

The brand's donations total 6m+ closing out 2021.

Hooker Furnishings & HGTV Host, Breegan Jane, to Host Ribbon Cutting Event for New Las Vegas Showroom  - 1/7/2022

The event will take place on Monday, Jan. 24th at 3:30 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a cocktail reception with interior designer and HGTV host, Breegan Jane.

Three Interior Designers Weigh in On Trends We Will See in 2022  - 1/7/2022

Three members of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID NJ) share their vision for the coming months and beyond.

Lew Nick, Long Time AICO Sales Representative Passes Away  - 1/7/2022

He was a passionate and respected member of the furniture industry for more than a half century, loved by his peers, his customers and his friends.

JuniperMarket Opens for Business  - 1/6/2022

New eCommerce platform connects buyers & sellers anytime & everywhere.

Homecrest Outdoor Living Hires New Director of Retail Sales  - 1/6/2022

Marjorie Partin joins the team as Director of Retail Sales for both the United States and Canada.

The Elizabeth Smart Foundation Officially Becomes Part of the Malouf Foundation  - 1/6/2022

During a press conference on January 5, 2022, representatives from the Elizabeth Smart Foundation (ESF) announced that their organization was becoming a part of the Malouf Foundation™, a Utah-based 501(c)3 public charity founded by Sam and Kacie Malouf in 2016.

Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer to Deliver Inspirational Opening Keynote at PrimeTime in Phoenix  - 1/6/2022

An accomplished climber, paraglider, skier and kayaker, Weihenmayer will take to the Nationwide Marketing Group PrimeTime stage to share how independent retailers can harness the power of adversity as fuel for greatness.

Home Remodeling and Design Platform Houzz Predicts 10 Home Design Trends for 2022  - 1/6/2022

The full list includes kitchen, bath and outdoor design, as well as advances in universal design and sustainability.

Bond Furniture and Design Debuts Their Newly Designed Website for 2022  - 1/6/2022

After Bond Furniture and Design’s new ownership completely remodeled the entire showroom, they turned their attention to their website and designed their new digital showcase.

Lifeloom™ Debuts at Las Vegas Market with FDA-Cleared ‘Frictionless Sleep’  - 1/6/2022

Lifeloom™ with Dermatherapy® technology improves sleep as the only FDA 510(k) certified medical device available in the world.

Steve Ennis Heads Specialized Furniture Carriers in 2022  - 1/6/2022

Ennis is Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Murrow’s Transfer in Thomasville, N.C.

Spring Air Upgrades Showroom at Las Vegas Market  - 1/6/2022

The mattress manufacture moves to a larger showroom at the World Market Center in time for the January 2022 Las Vegas Market.

Wichita Furniture & Mattress Announces Expansion Plans for A New Furniture and Mattress Superstore  - 1/6/2022

The new 105,000 square foot superstore, opening in Fall of 2022, will include a full renovation of the former Kmart property.

Monthly Furniture Insights Report From Smith Leonard  - 1/5/2022

While the November retail and food services sales were up 18.2% over November 2020, the consumer price index rose 6.8% for the 12 months ending November, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending June 1982.

Reverie Enhances Customer Experience With Customer Convenience Hub  - 1/5/2022

This handheld device provides a direct connection to the control box of the power base and may be attached to the side of the base or placed on a nightstand.

Capel Rugs Debuting New COCOCOZY, Genevieve Gorder Designs in Las Vegas  - 1/4/2022

The new designs recently added to the high-profile Genevieve Gorder and COCOCOZY licensed rug programs are making their debut in the Capel Rugs showroom at the upcoming Las Vegas Market.

Mattress Firm and SleepScore Labs' New Objective Sleep Study Reveals In-store Pillow Fitting Can Lead to More Sleep  - 1/4/2022

Study participants experienced an extra 8 hours of sleep per month.

Greg Van Dyke to Chair AHFA Supplier Division  - 1/4/2022

The Vice President of Sales and Outside Locations for Hanes Industries, Conover, N.C., will serve as chair of its Solution Partners Board of Directors in 2022.

Shifman Momentum Signals Strong Growth Ahead  - 1/4/2022

The handcrafted luxury mattresses manufacturer sets stage for continued growth, recaps year of strategic expansion.

Diamond Mattress Helps Retailers Build the Ticket with Bedding Bundle  - 1/4/2022

Top U.S. mattress maker introduces customizable top-of-bed package at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, Jan. 23-27.

FormPiper Delivers Innovative Consumer Finance Tech Solution to the Furniture Industry  - 1/3/2022

Results-focused technology streamlines and enhances retail furniture stores' consumer finance processes.

Therapedic® To Debut Immunity™ at Las Vegas Market  - 1/3/2022

The bedding producer launches this newest collection with highest copper content of any mattress for immune-boosting benefits.

Easy Furniture Web Tip #321: Link Your Signup Text and Other CTAs  - 1/3/2022

Check that all the signup text and call-to-actions on your website are properly linked.

Bellini Modern Living to Showcase Entertainment Collection at Las Vegas Market  - 1/3/2022

The new line is designed with fashion and function in mind to attract a younger, more minimalist consumer.

Corsicana Mattress Opens New Sourcing Facility in North Carolina  - 1/3/2022

The office’s proximity to suppliers will enhance the company’s sourcing strategy by bringing the stakeholders together to spearhead increased performance and efficiency.

IMC Market Insights Continues January 6 with Pantoneview 2022 Color of The Year Webinar  - 1/3/2022

The 2022 Color of the Year is Very Peri.