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Latexco US Hires Industry Veteran for COO

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Latexco US Hires Industry Veteran for COO p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 Latexco US, a manufacturer of latex and polyurethane foam products to the bedding industry, has named bedding industry veteran Todd Councilman to the post of Chief Operating Officer. Latexco US CEO Ben Ducatteeuw said Councilman will focus on the company’s operational excellence as it continues to execute bi-coastal expansion plans and manage growth at its headquarters in Lavonia, Ga., and western facility in Phoenix, Ariz. The new COO will report to Ducatteeuw. Councilman joins Latexco US with a proven record of success over his 32 years in the bedding industry. He most recently served as Sr. Business Development Manager of Olympic Products LLC, a Woodbridge INOAC Technical Products company. He’s held leadership roles in sales and operations at industry leading companies including HSM and Elite Comfort Solutions. “Todd’s diverse skill set and market experience will further strengthen the Latexco team and ultimately have a positive impact on our valued customers,” said Ducatteeuw. In addition to his COO role, Councilman joins the Latexco US executive committee to help steer the company’s rapid development and growth. He officially steps into his new role Feb. 10 and will be based in Lavonia. About Latexco US: Latexco US is a forward-thinking, customer-centric organization uniquely positioned to serve as a one-stop shop with innovative bedding solutions, customization and fulfillment capabilities and impressive speed to market. With facilities on the east and west coast, it is the only U.S. producer of both latex and polyurethane foam under one roof. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Malouf Unveils New Products and Showroom at Las Vegas Market

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Malouf Unveils New Products and Showroom at Las Vegas Market p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 Malouf reports that it successfully launched 12 new products in the company’s brand-new showroom in Suite B1350 at Las Vegas Market, including a new adjustable bed base line, designer bed models and CBD-infused pillows. Malouf showcased its 55 Adjustable Bed Base Series with upgraded features and convenient construction designed for common-carrier shipping. The company also released new features on the Malouf Base App, including Partner Control, hands-free Siri® Shortcuts, and its most recent innovation, Snore Detection. The Malouf Base App is compatible with Android and iOS devices, including the Apple Watch. "We’re investing more and more in artificial intelligence to help improve the sleeping experience for our customers,” said Erfan Reed, lead developer for the Malouf Base App. “New features announced at this market work with all of our Bluetooth® enabled adjustable bed bases. These updates were incredibly well-received in our showroom.” Malouf also expanded its furniture lineup with two new designer models: the Godfrey and the Clarke. Lastly, the company launched a CBD Pillow Collection, which combines premium pillow technology with the soothing effects of CBD oil. The pillow is available in three styles: ActiveDough, Zoned Dough and Shoulder Zoned Dough. “Our product development team works closely with our visual merchandising department to make sure our products are relevant to consumers while helping our customers grow their businesses,” said Malouf CEO Sam Malouf. “As a result, we had a successful launch at Las Vegas Market and received positive feedback from our partners.” The Malouf 55 Adjustable Bed Base Series and the CBD Pillow Collection are now available to order through the Malouf Wholesale Resource Center. All furniture pieces will be available in May 2020. To learn more about these product releases, visit maloufsleep.com or watch the launch video here. About Malouf: A leader in the furniture and bedding industry, Malouf offers a wide range of innovative products including mattresses, adjustable bed bases, furniture, pillows, sheets, mattress protectors, bed frames and mattress toppers. Malouf products are available in over 15,000 retail partner locations in the U.S. and its growing international team now serves over 25 countries. Known for its commitment to quality, pricing and service, Malouf continues to expand its vertical integration and technology capabilities to better serve its customers with more than 400 global patents and trademarks. Malouf, a Certified B Corporation®, was founded in 2003 by Sam and Kacie Malouf and is headquartered in Logan, Utah. To learn more, visit maloufsleep.com. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Leggett & Platt to Showcase Sleep Solutions at ISPA Expo

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Leggett & Platt to Showcase Sleep Solutions at ISPA Expo p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 Leggett & Platt recently announced that it will highlight its comprehensive Sleep Solutions at ISPA EXPO 2020. From specialty foam, innovative innersprings, and ready-to-assemble and adjustable foundations to pillows, mattress toppers, boxed-bed fulfillment and machinery, Leggett & Platt has a breadth of products and services to meet the ever-changing needs of customers. Leggett & Platt’s Sales and Innovation teams will be onsite at ISPA – answering questions, discussing potential programs, and performing demonstrations to showcase advanced technologies designed to provide superior comfort, support and temperature-regulation benefits. “At Leggett & Platt, we have the capabilities and technologies to deliver a superior portfolio of products and services,” said Eric Rhea, Vice President of Leggett & Platt, President Bedding Group. “As a world leader in the bedding industry, we manage every aspect of the manufacturing process through vertical integration. This complements our spring-making and specialty foam divisions, allowing us to develop and manufacture the highest-quality components and finished, private label products.” Innerspring products such as perimeter and center-zoned NanoCoil Comfort Layers, in addition to our foam technologies – CoolFlow, ThermaGel and Energex – and ready-to-assemble Eagan foundations will be featured in Leggett & Platt’s show space, booth 2237, at ISPA EXPO 2020. ISPA is being held March 18-20 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana. About Leggett & Platt:  At Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG), we create innovative products that enhance people’s lives, generate exceptional returns for our shareholders, and provide sought-after jobs in communities around the world. L&P is a 137-year-old diversified manufacturer that designs and produces engineered products found in most homes and automobiles. The Company is comprised of 15 business units, 22,000 employee-partners, and 145 manufacturing facilities located in 18 countries. Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private-label finished mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e) flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; g) high-carbon drawn steel wire; and h) bedding industry machinery.  For more information, visit www.leggett.com. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Moore & Giles to Open Showroom in High Point

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Moore & Giles to Open Showroom in High Point p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 Moore & Giles recently announced that it is opening a new permanent showroom in the Market Square Tower building in High Point, North Carolina. The historic brand’s leather will now be available to interior designers, furniture manufacturers, and their clients through the new showroom. Offering a complete collection of natural leathers, Moore & Giles has been a trusted resource to the design industry for decades. Founded in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1933, Moore & Giles leathers have graced the interiors of the world’s most luxurious homes, restaurants and hotels. This new venue highlights the brand’s commitment to both the furniture manufacturing and design community. It will serve as a destination for designers and their clients and provide the ability to collaborate on projects. The company will be calling the Market Square Tower home. "We are thrilled about joining the High Point community. The Furniture Market in High Point is the perfect access point for manufacturers, designers, and retailers to see our new introductions as well as the overall breadth of our line,” said Sackett Wood, President of Moore & Giles. The new Moore & Giles showroom is located at 305 West High Avenue, High Point, North Carolina [Suite 2060 – Market Square Tower]. The opening date is scheduled for Spring 2020. About Moore & Giles: Founded in 1933 in Lynchburg, Va., Moore & Giles is dedicated to designing and developing the world’s most innovative and luxurious natural leathers. We take pride in the long-term relationships we have cultivated with fine artisan tanneries worldwide. Not only is it incredibly inspiring, it allows us to design and deliver an unparalleled array of natural leathers with the highest level of quality, craftsmanship and originality. From the lobbies and guest rooms of the top hotels, to the interiors of celebrated restaurants, to the spaces within artfully designed homes, our leathers grace some of the most exciting and exclusive design projects around the world. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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King Koil’s Announces Four-Mattress ‘ibed Collection’

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry King Koil’s Announces Four-Mattress ‘ibed Collection’ p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 King Koil announced that they will introduce a four-model mattress collection designed to give retailers the ability to create a true omnichannel merchandising approach. Mattresses in the company’s iBed™ Collection are engineered to give retailers the option of delivering them as either compressed and roll-packed or conventional allowing them to best meet the preference of their customers. Created to give King Koil’s retail partners options, the new collection’s two foam models and two hybrid designs can be delivered in a manner that meets consumers’ needs. “The convenience of boxed beds continues to capture the attention of consumers, and our retail partners are looking to capitalize on the segment with unique alternatives,” said David Binke, chief executive officer of King Koil. “We know a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work, but creative solutions do. Hence, with iBed we’re giving retailers the ability to address each consumer’s needs whether that be a boxed delivery option or white-glove set up in the home.” Priced to retail from $1,299 to $1,799 in queen, mattresses in the collection feature high-performance, fast-recovery visco foam and latex. The two hybrid models include edge-to-edge, wrapped coils. All of the beds are dressed in an all-white, 600 gram cover finished with Nitrogen™, a cool-to-the-touch technology for a cooler sleep experience. About King Koil: A leading global mattress manufacturer, King Koil supports more than 30 licensees in more than 90 countries where King Koil mattresses are manufactured and sold. Headquartered in Avondale, Arizona, the company has a long, rich history that reaches back to 1898 when Samuel Bronstein founded United States Bedding in St. Paul, Minnesota. What started out as six employees in a small factory has continued to grow. During the 1930s, U.S. Bedding improved the bedspring and was looking for a new name for its product. From there, the King Koil name was born. For more information, visit www.KingKoil.com. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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NCFI Develops Pillow Designed With CBD to Help Improve Sleep

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry NCFI Develops Pillow Designed With CBD to Help Improve Sleep p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 Foam and boxed bed manufacturer NCFI announced that it is introducing a new pillow featuring a fabric infused with oil from the hemp plant. CBD is widely recognized as being effective in helping to enhance relaxation and sleep. The BioLux CBD Pillow, priced to retail at $89.99, is molded memory foam with a medium firmness. Covered in a 420 gram circular knit fabric with CBD oil, the pillow is designed to deliver a calming, more restorative sleep. The CBD oil, extracted from cannabis and hemp, is shown to promote relaxation, manage anxiety and pain. The CBD oil used in the pillow is certified to be THC free. “CBD has such high consumer engagement right now regarding its known benefits, and the conversation continues to get louder. For us, it’s a no brainer for us to be part of that conversation about sleep, rest and recovery,” said Chris Bradley, executive vice president of NCFI’s consumer products division. “Designed to deliver a peaceful night’s sleep by helping eliminate stress, one of the leading contributors to insomnia, the addition of CBD to the BioLux Pillow offers an extra aid in restorative sleep.” The BioLux CBD Pillow packaging is both retail and e-commerce ready and will be showcased in the NCFI showroom at C-1578 at the Winter Las Vegas Market, Jan. 26-30. About NCFI: Founded in 1964, Mount Airy, North Carolina-based NCFI, manufactures polyurethane foam chemical systems for spray foam (SPF), geotechnical, agricultural, roofing, marine flotation, packaging, specialty molding, and many other uses. The company also offers a complete line of flexible foams for furniture seating, transportation seating, bedding, carpet underlay, and packaging. NCFI operates manufacturing plants in Dalton, Georgia, and Salt Lake City, Utah. NCFI is part of the Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, Inc. family of companies.For more information,  visit www.NCFI.com. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Hooker Furniture Names Hoff President of Hooker Legacy Brands

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Hooker Furniture Names Hoff President of Hooker Legacy Brands p By Nic Ledoux on 2/7/2020 Pictured L to R: Jeremy Hoff and Anne Smith. Hooker Furniture Corporation recently named Jeremy Hoff President of Hooker Legacy Brands, which encompasses all divisions other than those within the mid-priced Home Meridian (HMI) segment, the company announced. Hoff, who most recently has served as President of Hooker Casegoods and Hooker Upholstery, will now oversee Hooker Casegoods, Hooker Upholstery, Sam Moore, Bradington-Young, Shenandoah and H Contract as President of Hooker Legacy Brands. In addition, he will oversee Emerging Sales Channels, including international, designer and e-commerce. “Jeremy’s relationships with our retailers, representatives and vendors, excellent team-building and strategic planning skills, along with his depth of industry knowledge  and experience in both casegoods and upholstery make him the right choice to lead the overall Hooker family of brands,” said Paul Toms, chairman and chief executive officer. The grouping of the company’s upper-mid-priced to lower-upper-priced brands together under one leader will be a win-win for the company, retailers and the consumer, Toms added. “These brands are collectively positioned in the market as a group of high-quality, high-style, high-service businesses,” said  Toms. Noting that all the Hooker Legacy Brands divisions other than Shenandoah and H Contract are distributed through the same sales force, he added, “The combination of these brands under one leader creates synergistic and mutually beneficial partnerships with our retailers, enabling us to more effectively work across many divisions and product lines through the same sales force and management to deliver the levels of service, quality, design and point-of-sale presentation and information that the higher-end retailers and consumers expect.” The appointment comes as Mike Delgatti retired last week from the company after 11 years as a senior executive. Most recently, Delgatti oversaw domestic upholstery – Sam Moore, Bradington-Young, Shenandoah and H Contract – and emerging sales channels. Assisting with domestic upholstery oversight will be Anne Smith, chief administration officer. “Anne will work with Jeremy and each of the domestic upholstery brand presidents to establish goals, strategies and specific initiatives for each business unit, then help those leaders access the resources necessary to execute,” Toms said, adding that she will continue to oversee customer care, corporate human resources and information technology. “During her time at the company, Anne has done a very good job as she has taken on increased responsibility. We are fortunate to have her as one of our senior executives and are confident she can continue to assist the domestic upholstery divisions and H Contract in reaching their full potential,”  he said. About Hooker Furniture: Incorporated in 1924, Hooker Furniture is one of the most respected furniture brands in the world. The company's 2016 acquisition of Home Meridian International (HMI) ranks Hooker as one of the top five sources for the U.S. furniture market. An importer of residential wood and metal furniture and a manufacturer and importer of upholstered furniture, Hooker Furniture is based in Martinsville, Va. Major furniture categories for Hooker Casegoods and Hooker Upholstery include bedroom, dining, accent, home entertainment, home office and upholstered furniture in the upper-medium price points. Hooker's domestically produced upholstered seating companies include Hickory, N.C.-based Bradington-Young, a specialist in upscale motion and stationary leather furniture, Bedford, Va.-based Sam Moore Furniture, specializing in fashion upholstery with an emphasis on cover-to-frame customization, and Martinsville, Va.-based Shenandoah Furniture, an upscale upholstery company specializing in private-label sectionals, modular, sofas, chairs and beds in the upper-medium price points. The Home Meridian division addresses more moderate price points and channels of distribution. HMI brands include Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture, Prime Resources, Accentrics Home, Sourcing Solutions Group, HMIdea and Samuel Lawrence Hospitality. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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City Furniture’s President Gets IHFRA’s Top Award

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry City Furniture’s President Gets IHFRA’s Top Award p By Nic Ledoux on 2/10/2020 Andrew Koenig, President of Top 100 retailer City Furniture, will be honored as Retailer of The Year when the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) holds its 25th annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala (FIAG) on April 24th at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons. The Retailer of The Year is IHFRA’s highest honor given within the retail home furnishings community, recognizing an individual or organization that has demonstrated industry leadership, business achievement and service to the community. According to Ray Allegrezza, IHFRA Executive Director, “Anyone even remotely familiar with City Furniture knows that this retailer continually raises the bar and leads the pack in areas including customer experience and green initiatives to everything in between.” Andrew, who began his full-time career with City in 2006, learned the business from the ground floor, working his way up in almost every division of the company. Before joining City Furniture, Andrew, who earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship  from Nova Southeastern University—Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship - studied Lean Philosophy at Toyota’s headquarters in Japan and introduced lean thinking to City in 2007. Under his watchful eye, City Furniture has been on a lean journey ever since, which has also fostered a culture of mutual trust and respect, teamwork and a deep sense of urgency to continuously improve. As a result of Andrew’s guidance, City has seen a myriad of major breakthroughs in turnover reduction, operational process improvement, customer experience, safety, associate satisfaction, strategic planning, financial success and much more. “In my opinion, Andrew Koenig and other young leaders that share his vision represent the future of our industry and IHFRA is proud to recognize Andrew and City Furniture with our Retailer of The Year Award,” Allegrezza concluded. For more information about FIAG, please visit the IHFRA website at www.ihfra.org Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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ICFA to Move Casual Market Trade Shows to AmericasMart in 2023

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry ICFA to Move Casual Market Trade Shows to AmericasMart in 2023 p By Nic Ledoux on 2/10/2020 The International Casual Furnishings Association has voted to pursue a contract with AmericasMart to host its market events in Atlanta beginning in 2023. The move was approved by by the ICFA Board of Directors in their meeting last week. Three years of partnership with theMART remain in ICFA’s current contract, and the Association intends to conduct business as usual at each Preview Show and Casual Market through September 2022, including the Design Excellence competition and all activities produced at Casual Market Chicago. Joe Pucci, ICFA Chair and President of Great Gatherings, stated, “The Association dedicated more than six months to exploring options for the future of our show – the premier event for outdoor furnishings – and dissecting all the benefits offered in the proposals received.” The two groups will begin to move forward in creating a contract. International Market Center’s CEO Bob Maricich states, “We are honored that the ICFA board has selected AmericasMart as its new home for The Casual Market each September. Atlanta is the perfect hub for embracing a national audience and the surrounding Southeast is home to more outdoor retail outlets than any other region in the U.S.  IMC has committed unparalleled resources, talent and expertise to ensure that this venerable industry event will grow and flourish long into the future,” said Bob Maricich, CEO of IMC. “Additionally, IMC’s Atlanta Market, which attracts tens of thousands of retailers and designers to AmericasMart each January and July, affords incredible synergies and opportunities for casual suppliers and buyers to grow their businesses year-round”. About The International Casual Furnishings Association: The ICFA, based in High Point, N.C., represents manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives and designers of outdoor furnishings plus suppliers to the industry. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Brooklyn Bedding Announces New Bloom Essential Hybrid

p By Nic Ledoux on 2/11/2020 Brooklyn Bedding announced that it has added a new mattress to the brand’s sustainably sourced Bloom collection: constructed from Talalay Echo foam, the Bloom Essential Hybrid combines all the superior pressure point relief of hyperresponsive latex with the deep compression support of individually encased coils, starting at just $599. Talalay Echo foam is derived through a relatively new process, repurposing unused fabrication cuts to deliver all the increased pressure point relief, durability and breathability associated with latex, while reducing wastefulness. The new material costs less than a comparable Talalay latex comfort layer—that factor, coupled with in-house production at Brooklyn Bedding in Phoenix, Ariz., equates to a high quality sleep that’s less expensive than most sustainable solutions on the market. “The launch of the Bloom Essential Hybrid perfectly aligns with our goal to bring customers an affordable luxury sleep experience, while owning best practices with regard to sustainability,” said John Merwin, Owner and Chief Executive Officer at Brooklyn Bedding. “Every mattress we sell is handcrafted in our state-of-the-art factory in Phoenix where we strive for zero waste. Ninety-nine percent of the raw materials we use, from threads and tapes to foams and coils, are recyclable.” The new Bloom Essential Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding uniquely pairs Talalay Echo latex with a premium transition layer for enhanced contouring and responsiveness. Sustainably sourced Joma Wool™ and organic cotton are combined in a plush top cover, providing exceptional breathability and moisture wicking, naturally. A six-inch base of up to 961 individually encased Ascension™ coils delivers superior support while decreasing motion transfer. A final base layer of high-density foam adds durability to the mattress while reinforcing individually encased coils as they compress. “We carry an extensive portfolio of sustainable mattresses and sleep accessories,” Merwin said. “They range from the Bloom mattress collection and the EcoSleep brand to Talalay latex pillows, organic cotton sheets, bamboo twill sheets and TENCEL® sateen sheets. The Bloom Essential Hybrid is highly complementary to one of the brand’s top selling beds already in existence—the elite Bloom Hybrid mattress—as well as the total latex Bloom mattress.” Talalay latex has long been recognized for its exceptional comfort, combining unique buoyancy with a higher degree of conformability to the human body; its resilience allows the foam to instantly return to its original shape after compression. The inherently hypoallergenic properties of latex make the Bloom collection a healthier, cleaner, more rejuvenating sleep—top to bottom. The Bloom Essential Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding retails online between $599 for a twin to $1,199 for a California King. It is offered in a universal medium comfort level. All Brooklyn Bedding mattresses come with a free 120-night comfort trial and a 10-year warranty. The company also offers free nationwide shipping with bed-in-a-box delivery. ABOUT BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding is an American made manufacturer of mattresses, differentiated by master craftsmanship, a wholly owned state-of-the art manufacturing facility and exceptional customer service. Family owned since 1995, the company originated with two brothers delivering mattress products direct to customers’ homes. Known as the “mobile mattress guys,” John and Rob Merwin evolved their business by learning every aspect of the mattress making process. They tenaciously used every material in their inventory to pass savings on to customers, purchasing high grade manufacturing equipment and pioneering bed-in-a-box online delivery in 2008. Today, the company owns world class expertise in mattress engineering, achieved through meticulous attention to detail, cutting edge equipment and patented materials created with advanced technology. Brooklyn Bedding designs and creates its entire line of high quality bedding, on demand, in its manufacturing facility in Arizona. Remaining true to its roots, the company still goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction, offering its expertly crafted mattresses, sheets and pillows at an affordable price with free online shipping, a generous 120- day trial period, and a 10-year hassle free warranty period on mattresses. For more information, visit www.brooklynbedding.com.

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MIFF 2020 and Hmlet to Unveil Co-Living Showcase

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry MIFF 2020 and Hmlet to Unveil Co-Living Showcase p By Nic Ledoux on 1/31/2020 Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) and co-living specialist Hmlet will launch a showcase of shared living space furnished by some of Malaysia’s best market trend manufacturers at its 2020 edition in the first collaboration of its kind in Asia. The project will highlight the new dimension of contemporary and affordable well- designed furniture offered in MIFF and complemented by the appeal of Hmlet’s growing co-living concept on a global platform. Recognized as a top 10 global furniture show and the largest in Southeast Asia, MIFF opens the buying season in Asia in 2020 from March 6-9 at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) and Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). Singapore-based Hmlet is the fastest growing co-living operator in the Asia Pacific with 100 locations in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. Started in 2016, it provides custom-designed homes and living space which are highly popular with expatriates and mobile urban professionals. The Hmlet showcase will be located in MITEC. It will feature furniture hand-picked from well-established manufacturers with a reputation of being highly attuned to market trends, such as Inception Design, Johann & Joann, Luxury Sleep, Sinhuiwan Furniture, Deesse Furniture, Wasaniaga and Home Best Enterprise, which are exhibiting in MIFF. These companies are known for their contemporary take on a wide range of home furniture from living room, dining and kitchen, bedroom, case goods to luxurious bedding, made from premium wood, laminated veneer, natural latex and other quality materials. “We are delighted to partner Hmlet on this unique initiative to bring new experience and business ideas to trade buyers. When it comes to co-living space, the selection of furnishings can be very challenging. Furniture must resonate with the tastes of a group of individuals, it has to be functional yet stylish, space saving, and exude a feel of home. Such products are driving market growth and they can be sourced right here in MIFF,” said Ms Karen Goi, General Manager of MIFF. “Hmlet is excited to partner with MIFF, reflecting the growing footprint of our business across borders. The collaboration reinforces our commitment to provide our members with custom-designed homes and innovative solutions for a refreshing balance of flexible living and a sense of community, a place they can socialise and feel totally at home,” said Seb Worthington, Chief Product Officer at Hmlet. MIFF 2020 is the 26th business year of the trade show. Over 600 Malaysian and foreign exhibitors and as well as 20,000 visitors from around the world are expected. Online pre-registration of visitors to MIFF is open until 15 Feb 2020. For more information, visit www.miff.com.my or email: info@miff.com.my. About MIFF: MIFF is Southeast Asia’s most global and largest industry trade show of its kind serving 20,000 furniture professionals from 140 countries across the world. Held annually in March, the show offers a comprehensive selection of all kinds of home and commercial furniture including Malaysia’s renowned top-quality wood furniture and the most extensive office solutions in the region. Since its inception in 1995, the show is an UFI- approved event by The Global Association for Exhibition Industry. For more information, visit www.miff.com.my. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Intellibed Ramps Up U.S. Sales Team with Leadership Roles

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Intellibed Ramps Up U.S. Sales Team with Leadership Roles p By Nic Ledoux on 1/31/2020 p reports that it is broadening its executive team with the addition of Bryant Looper and James Berry as Vice Presidents of Sales for the U.S. market. In these roles, Looper and Berry will work closely with the recently promoted Executive Vice President of Sales, Dave Wachendorfer. The long-time industry players—who boast more than 30 years of combined experience—will be responsible for collaborating with Intellibed’s valued retail partners to bring the brand’s innovative Gel Matrix® technology to a rapidly expanding customer base. p is a demonstrated sales leader, having held senior positions with various manufacturer and retail companies, including Tempur-Pedic/Tempur-Sealy and Mattress Firm. Prior to joining Intellibed, Looper was one of the founding partners responsible for launching ReST (Responsive Surface Technology LLC) in 2015. In this role, he developed the company’s sales processes, implemented product launches and managed the core sales team. p most recently managed a regional sales team and worked closely with retail partners at Bedgear, a bedding technology company. Before this, Berry spent more than seven years with mattress manufacturer, Serta Simmons Bedding Company. His proven track record and service in the industry has resulted in exceptional retail partnerships, product launch success and sales goals achievement. “Both Bryant and James bring a strong tradition of customer-focused excellence throughout their time in the mattress industry. Their keen insights into the retail bedding market have already proven to be invaluable as we move forward into 2020,” shares Dave Wachendorfer, Executive Vice President of Sales at Intellibed. “All of us here at Intellibed couldn’t be more excited to have them aboard.” p Intellibed is a trusted category leader with one of the most unique customer centric value propositions in the industry, providing scientifically-engineered products proven to help people achieve a better night’s sleep. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Intellibed partners with mattress retailers across North America to bring their premium Gel Matrix Mattress and Smart Base technology to consumers. For more information, visit https://intellibed.com/ . Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Elects New Officers and Board Members

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Elects New Officers and Board Members p By Nic Ledoux on 1/31/2020 Pictured L to R: Martin Ploy, Caroline Hipple, Scott Eckman, Larry Rogers and David Gebhart. The Board of Directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected new officers and board members for 2020. p , president, AICO/Amini Innovation Corp , has been elected Board president; Caroline Hipple, president, Norwalk Furniture , first vice president; Scott Eckman, p resident of Furniture & Home Decor Leasing and executive vice president of International Market Centers , second vice president; and, p , consultant , secretary-treasurer. p , CEO, Global Views , will continue to serve on the executive committee as Board chairman. New directors are p , President-Furniture Hardware Division, Leggett & Platt; and Connie Lineberry, President, Connie Lineberry & Associates. “This year will be even more dynamic, with the construction on our new building, the development of the exhibits, our Induction Celebration and the ongoing growth of our Leadership initiatives,” says Martin Ploy, Foundation president. “The impressive transformation of the banquet continues to build momentum and has been enthusiastically embraced.  We are fortunate to have an impressive leadership team and engaged Board of Directors.” Re-elected members serving an additional three-year term are p , President Treasurer, Coconis Furniture Inc./Mattress 1st; ; and p , Executive Director, Furniture Marketing Group. A privilege of membership in the Foundation is to nominate candidates for consideration for induction into the Hall of Fame, which closes on Feb. 10. Foundation membership is open to all home furnishings industry companies, organizations and individuals that do business in the United States.  Memberships are available at various levels. To join, visit homefurnishingshalloffame.com.  Checks may be made payable to American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. and sent to 202 Neal Place, Suite 101, High Point, N.C. 27262. The 2020 inductees – individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the U.S. furniture industry – will be honored with the American home furnishings industry’s highest honor at the Induction Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the High Point Market.  For information, call 336.882.5900. About The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation: The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation , Inc., is an industry-wide organization founded to preserve its history, to celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the U.S. home furnishings industry, and to inspire a new class of innovation and leadership. Membership includes eligibility to nominate candidates for consideration by the Selection Committee, and the opportunity to help preserve the history and heritage of the industry.  As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, 92 percent of all funds support our history and leadership programming. The organization currently is based in High Point, North Carolina, at 202 Neal Place, Suite 101, and can be reached at 336.882.5900. Watch for ongoing developments and details about the grand opening of a new permanent home, which is targeted for April 2021. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Taylor King Furniture Partners with VanNoppen Marketing

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Taylor King Furniture Partners with VanNoppen Marketing p By Nic Ledoux on 2/4/2020 Taylor King Furniture recently announced that it has chosen VanNoppen Marketing as it's new marketing agency of record. The Morganton, NC-based firm is immediately assuming responsibility for our traditional and Internet-based marketing and advertising efforts. VanNoppen Marketing is no stranger to the Furniture Industry. VanNoppen Marketing has an extensive portfolio of successful furniture marketing work that covers the gamut from print ads and PR to social and digital media management. About Talyor King Furiture: Passion, Finesse, and Community are the pillars that started Taylor King over forty years ago with the idea that a great piece of furniture is like a beautiful painting -- an exquisite find that someone with a distinguished taste will appreciate. Since our inception, we’ve maintained our passion for handcrafting custom upholstered furniture with finesse and tailored precision. As a community of individuals, each and every one of us takes tremendous joy in transforming furniture into lasting works of art for the discerning home. For more information, visit www.taylorking.com. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Twin Star Home Honors Nine Employees

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Twin Star Home Honors Nine Employees p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 Twin Star Home announced that it has honored nine of its employees with the Twin Star Home Values Award, an annual recognition given to members of the Twin Star Home team who best embody the company’s values in their work and their life. Twin Star Home is the market leader in electric fireplaces and a premier designer and manufacturer of home furnishings. “Our core values shape our culture, inform how we work, guide us on our roadmap, and reflect the spirit of the company,” said Lori Gonzalez, CEO of Twin Star Home. “We see our values in every employee, but once a year we honor those who have gone above and beyond, and we are so proud of them!” Twin Star Home’s core values include, Consumer 1st, Work Hard. Have Fun., Deliver Results, Passion, Respect, Focused, Decisive, Simplify. Honorees and their categories include Customer Service Representative Taylor Langel: Consumer 1st; Associate Product Manager Alex Zuckerman: Work Hard, Have Fun; Director of Logistic Kevin Craig: Deliver Results; Elise Cohen: Passion; Chire Harvey and Philip King: Respect; Scott Schafer: Focused; Maria Contouris: Decisive; and Destinni McClover: Simplify. About Twin Star: Twin Star Home is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of design-rich home furnishings for indoor and outdoor living and is the North American market leader in electric fireplaces. Indoor products include living room, home office and bath furniture, many with integrated media solutions. Outdoor living products include upholstered modular seating collections, dining tables, bars, fire pits and accessories. Twin Star Home is a pioneer in the transformation of the outdoor furniture business model from traditional retailing into borderless e-commerce platforms. Focused on creating products that are functional, beautiful and affordable, Twin Star Home holds hundreds of product, design and technology patents and combines the latest trends with consumer-driven innovation. Consumers and retailers alike recognize Twin Star Home for its trusted national brands: ClassicFlame®, Duraflame, Bell’O, Tresanti, ChimneyFree and TK Classics. For more information, visit www.twinstarhome.com. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Merritt Designs’ Updated Trade Show Display Debuts During 2020 Winter Markets

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Merritt Designs’ Updated Trade Show Display Debuts During 2020 Winter Markets p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 Merritt Designs recently announced that a full redesign of its trade show booth display debuted during the 2020 Winter Markets.  Featuring an open concept for Merritt’s luxury melamine and acrylic lines, the display includes revamped graphics, larger shelving and contemporary styling.  New branding and illuminated glass shelf displays were incorporated into the portable booth design.  The updated booth, a part of the sales presentation for the 2020 introductions from Merritt, was debuted during the Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas Markets, and will be a part of the upcoming New York NOW Home and Gift Market. “With our new designer melamine and acrylic collections, we are excited to showcase each in a retail-friendly manner,” said Eric Damer, owner, Merritt Designs.  “The winter markets are important to our brand and our sales to the home and gift category.  The revamp will create a clean and attractive presentation for our total product offering.” The new display incorporates a rose background coloration with large illuminated lifestyle images featuring the designer melamine products. Large shelving units allowed for displaying products in color stories as well as grouped by designers.  Table top designs also incorporate placemats as well as acrylic drinkware with the new melamine designs. For more information, contact: support@merrittusa.com or visit:  www.merrittusa.com. About Merritt International: Merritt International, leader in designer, upscale melamine and acrylic table that is heavier weight that looks and feels like ceramic – perfect for year-round entertaining. Best of all, Merritt International tableware is safe and easy for use outdoors. www.merrittusa.com. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux

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Riverside Furniture Shortens Delivery Times with Virginia Warehouse

Over 150 Years of Service to the Furniture Industry Riverside Furniture Shortens Delivery Times with Virginia Warehouse p By Nic Ledoux on 2/5/2020 Casegoods resource Riverside Furniture announced that it has opened a distribution center in Ridgeway, Virginia, positioning the company to better service retailers in the Eastern U.S. Opened in early December of last year, the company expects that the 75,000-square-foot facility will help Riverside cut shipment lead times to retailers in the Eastern U.S. from a current four weeks to approximately 10 to 14 days from the date of order placement to the retailers’ location. The facility will be fully stocked and operational in February, the company said. “Improved service from the new Virginia warehouse is our latest strategic initiative to deliver added value to our customers,” said Fred Henjes, chief executive officer and president. “The Eastern U.S. retailers serviced by the distribution center will realize higher profitability through reduced freight costs, shorter lead times and higher inventory turns through low shipping minimums,” he said. The Virginia facility is Riverside’s second domestic warehouse. The other is based at its headquarters here, said John Iasiello, senior vice president of strategic planning and business development. The Fort Smith warehouse will now focus its service on retailers in the Midwest and Western U.S., he said. The company also has a distribution center in Vietnam, from which retailers “can order direct mixed containers, in as small a quantity as 350 cubes, so that independent furniture retailers can take advantage of the lower pricing of direct containers, along with major retailers.” Iasiello said. The Virginia distribution center is operated by Warren Trucking. Retailers have a choice of receiving immediate shipments if the product is in stock, or sending their preferred carrier to pick up the merchandise within a week, Iasiello said. “We are excited at how the new facility will add a new level of service to our current dealer base and many prospective dealers by offering our best-selling products across all Riverside categories – bedroom, dining, occasional, home office and entertainment,” Iasiello said. “As we ramp up, our goal is a ‘never out of stock’ position on best-sellers.” About Riverside Furniture: Fort Smith, Arkansas-based Riverside Furniture is a leading supplier of high-fashion, mid-priced quality bedroom, dining room, home office, home theater and occasional furniture. Founded in 1946, the company distributes its whole home furniture collections and some 1,000 furnishings items to retailers nationwide. Furniture Industry News and in depth magazine articles for the furniture retail, furniture manufacturers, and furniture distributors. Read other articles by Nic Ledoux