Sheila Long O'Mara

Jul 22, 2024 | designerstoday.com | Sheila Long O'Mara

Acting on its planned succession strategy, Culp Inc. has named Mary Beth Hunsberger president of its Culp Upholstery Fabrics division. The appointment is effective July 27. Hunsberger, who joined the company in January as executive vice president of the division, succeeds Boyd Chumbley who retires this month. Chumbley and Hunsberger have worked together over the last six months. Hunsberger reports to Iv Culp, Culp Inc.’s president and CEO.

Jul 22, 2024 | hometextilestoday.com | Sheila Long O'Mara

Toronto – Canadian sleep retailer Sleep Country Canada Holdings will be acquired by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. in a proposed deal valued at C$1.7 billion. Once complete, the deal will take the 307-store retailer private and its shares delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Jul 18, 2024 | hometextilestoday.com | Sheila Long O'Mara

Farmingdale, N.Y. – Bedgear has expanded its executive team, adding one executive and promoting a longtime company insider. Kimberly Kent joins the company as vice president of strategic accounts. Holly Adorno, a 12-year veteran of the Bedgear team, has been named vice president of player development. Kent joins Bedgear from Purple Innovation where she most recently was director of sales for the brand East Coast.

Jul 18, 2024 | hometextilestoday.com | Sheila Long O'Mara

Phoenix– Equipped with a complete lineup of aggressively priced sleep essentials including new sheet, protector and pillow offerings, Purecare is approaching the summer Las Vegas Market with a broad selection of goods designed to give retailers items to help drive consumer traffic.

Jul 17, 2024 | hometextilestoday.com | Sheila Long O'Mara

Montreal– Foam maker Domfoam has acquired fellow Canadian foam and mattress maker Foamco Inds. in a move designed to expand its growing market share in the country and enhance its quick delivery service. Domfoam said the acquisition allows it to expand into the Ontario market and “solidify its presence in Quebec.” The company said it will be able to offer next-day delivery services throughout the greater Toronto area and Ontario. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.