Weekly Retail Media Note #166: Social Media Influences Millennials' Purchasing Decisions - 12/31/2017
Retailers, manufacturers, brands of all kinds can no longer claim that social media does not work.

FFO Home to Celebrate 34 Year Anniversary - 12/31/2017
Their celebration, in all 47 stores will feature special lower pricing on items ending in 34, exclusive limited time buys, and several giveaways throughout the month of January.

Capel Rugs Offering Special Incentive For Winter Market Showroom Appointments - 12/31/2017
Retailers, Designers to receive four free rug swatches for advance planning.

Tayse Rugs Acquires New Headquarters in Calhoun, GA - 12/31/2017
The new location includes over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space with 40 to 60-foot ceiling, giving over 4 times the capacity of its previous Headquarters.

Surya to Showcase Hundreds of New Designs at 2018 Winter Markets - 12/31/2017
The latest additions to the Surya line will be on display at the company’s AmericasMart Atlanta showroom from January 9-16, and at its Dallas Market Center showroom, January 17-23.

Las Vegas Market Forges Alliances with Record 36 Industry Partners - 12/31/2017
Highest-ever number of retail & trade groups for Winter Market.

Agio to Preview 2019 Program at 2018 Las Vegas Market - 12/31/2017
Preview demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to what it sees as a seismic shift in the Outdoor category.

Milling Road Introduces New Designs by Designer Darryl Carter - 12/27/2017
Baker Collaborated with designer to introduce fourteen new designs for the Milling Road collection.

Mattress Firm Enters Into Up To $225 Million Credit Agreement - 12/26/2017
New revolving credit facility will be available for business operations

Las Vegas Market Offers Products & Programs for Casual & Outdoor Industry - 12/23/2017
Two design trade shows cooperate to offer buyers enhanced opportunities for sourcing related categories in January 2018.

Independent Retailers Score their Share of Ecommerce Business this Holiday Season - 12/23/2017
Retailer Web Services releases year over year gains in online and mobile traffic and resulting November profits.

Palliser Expanding Market Showroom to Present Upholstery & Casegoods - 12/23/2017
ID USA relocating on B10 in connection with Palliser expansion.

Baker Introduces New Fabric Collection by Designer Philip Gorrivan - 12/23/2017
New York Designer has created an exclusive new fabric collection using traditional and classic textiles.

Protect-A-Bed Invests in Online Space - 12/23/2017
The future is about driving engagement for the company’s retail partners.

Eclipse International & Blue Ocean Sleep to Facilitate Opening of Van Vorst Branded Stores in China - 12/23/2017
First two Van Vorst Studio stores to open in March.

The Design Center at The Merchandise Mart Marks 2017 as Banner Year for Development and Growth - 12/23/2017
Major design brands invest in more than 100,000 square feet of the landmark location.

Twin-Star International to Launch Rebrand and Introduce New Products at Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market - 12/23/2017
Electric fireplace company will become twin star home and unveil new logo, products and merchandising strategies.

Vystar Names Steve Rotman as CEO; Appoints 3 Board Members - 12/23/2017
Also moves headquarters to Worcester, Mass.

Baker Appoints Jay Paschall as Vice President of Showrooms - 12/23/2017
In this role, Paschall will have P&L responsibility for the company operated trade showrooms.

Ashley HomeStore’s Hope to Dream Program Exceeds 50,000 Beds Donated to Children in Need - 12/23/2017
Program celebrates seven years of providing the gift of sleep to deserving children.