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Sleep Country Canada Marks 30th Anniversary

This country’s largest specialty bedding retailer is celebrating three decades in business, now under new ownership by insurance-focused conglomerate Fairfax Financial. Read more.

Message from the Editor

New store openings factor big into this edition of HGO This Week. The creator of Canada’s first sofa-in-a-box option has taken its brick-and-mortar business stateside; a French luxury home furnishings company expands its physical presence in this country; and two mattress retailers team up to launch a joint location, both of which are under the Sleep Country Canada banner. This country’s largest specialty bedding retailer is celebrating its 30th anniversary and we delve into the marketing campaigns employed to mark the incredibly momentous occasion.

Clare Tattersall, Editor

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Mistakes of First-time Managers in Furniture Making

Here are common pitfalls rookie managers in furniture manufacturing encounter and strategies to overcome them, drawing on insights from Harvard Business Review. Read more.

The Atelier LUX Design Experience

Atelier LUX Design is a small but mighty commercial interior design firm that specializes in elevated store design for retailers across Canada. Based out of Quebec, and fully bilingual, the company of passionate professionals is also committed to supporting women in the design industry. Read more.

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Two Leading Sleep Brands Launch Joint Store

Sleep brands Endy and Casper, both owned by Sleep Country Canada, have revealed their first joint retail store located in the Maritimes. Read more.

Cozey Expands Physical Presence Beyond Canada

Direct-to-consumer furniture specialist Cozey has opened its first-ever retail location outside this country, which it will operate as a temporary location until just after the new year. Read more.

IDS 2025 Opens Registration for Attendees

Registration is now open for Canada’s premier showcase of exceptional design, IDS Toronto, which returns this January for its usual four-day run. Read more.

Roche Bobois Celebrates New Showroom

French luxury furniture brand Roche Bobois has opened a second showroom in Toronto, to mark its 50th anniversary in Canada. Read more.

3-D Provider Partners with Brentwood Classics

3-D imaging technology provider Intiaro is expanding into the Canadian market through a partnership with customer upholstery specialist Brentwood Classics. Read more.

BDI Announces Appointment of New President

Modern home furnishings manufacturer BDI has brought on a former executive at Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn to serve as the company's president. Read more.

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