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Leggett & Platt offers four new platform beds

LAS VEGAS — Leggett & Platt's Consumer Products Group is introducing four new platform bed models at this week's Las Vegas Market as part of an effort to grow its business among traditional furniture stores. More

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Flexsteel residential furniture sales rise 5.4% in quarter
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Inds. said it closed its second quarter ending Dec. 31 with an increase in residential furniture sales of 5.4% over the previous quarter, indicating an increased demand for household furniture.
Jordan's Furniture helps kids play ball
BOSTON — Jordan's Furniture is bringing back its Double Play youth baseball program, which aims to supply "gently used" baseball and softball equipment to inner-city youth, the Boston Globe reports.
Healthcare lift chair sources targeting retail market
LAS VEGAS — The two biggest suppliers of lift chairs for the healthcare market have targeted retail furniture stores as they're next growth driver, and they're waging a fierce battle for floor space with motion furniture manufacturers that traditionally have supplied the product.
Anatomic Global launches Anew memory foam mattress line
LAS VEGAS - It's a new day for the consumer products division at foam producer FXI. There is a new manager for the division, which includes the Anatomic Global mattress line. And there is a new line - called, appropriately enough, Anew.
International Furniture Direct opens Chicago distribution center
PHOENIX - Mixed media and solid wood case goods supplier International Furniture Direct has opened a distribution center in Chicago to offer lower freight rates and improved lead times to Midwest and Northeast dealers.
Surya offers seven new Dick Idol area rugs
LAS VEGAS - Surya is offering seven new Dick Idol licensed rugs in its showroom at this week's Las Vegas Market.
Mega Group USA offers Whirlpool appliance gallery for furniture stores
LAS VEGAS - Mega Group USA buying group is introducing a Whirlpool appliance gallery for its furniture dealer members, designed to boost store traffic and productivity by adding a high-turn category from a top vendor, officials said.
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