Specialty bedding grew while we slept

Article Abstract:

Furniture and bedding sales through alternative retail channels accounts for almost one-third of the total furniture business and the percentage continues to grow. As the consumers find purchasing through these channels more conducive, companies are considering work with the alternative retail channel.

Sales & consumption, Mattresses and bedsprings, Market size, Mattress industry

---

Griest leaves president's post at Century's Expressions

Article Abstract:

The departure of Ronna Griest as the president of the High Point based Expressions Custom Furniture and Passementerie upholstered furniture units of Century Furniture, is discussed.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Griest, Ronna, Expressions Custom Furniture

---

Carl Levine dies at 75

Article Abstract:

Carl Levine, aged 75, a former longtime Bloomingdale's executive who gained international stature with his knack for combining theater with a keen fashion sense dies with cancer.

Department Stores, Obituary, Bloomingdale's Inc., Levine, Carl

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Retail bedding giants to be saluted. Russell joins F/T staff. Lail named publisher of Casual Living
• Abstracts: Serta only bedding major opting to make line fire-resistant in '04. Mattress report draws mixed reviews
• Abstracts: Specialty stores increasing share of $10.7B bedding market pie. part 2 Visco 'monster' alive and well at HOM
• Abstracts: Owens Corning roars into FR bedding arena. Finnish supplier seeks success in FR arena
• Abstracts: Park Place's magnetic assortment. Zocalo expands leather

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.