Pandemic News...(not to be confused with the Pandemic Blues...)

Since our last newsletter, the airwaves have been full of pandemic-related items. Here are some things that have come across my desk that you may find interesting and/or helpful during these disruptive times.
Hope you are all holding up out there,
Tambra Jones, Executive Director, Specialty Sleep Association


#DoTheShelter

Shelter in Place | The Family-Made Music Video (Original Song)

Mike Magnusson is simply irresistible is this video that he and his family created!  Check it out HERE: 


WEBINAR:  How COVID-19 is Impacting the Mattress Retail Landscape 

Mike Magnuson, CEO of leading independent mattress review site GoodBEd.com, provides an update on the online mattress marketplace as the industry deals with the coronavirus crisis.  He will chat with Dave Perry to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on both mattress shopping and mattress retailers.  Magnuson will share his perspective on how this pandemic has impacted the consumer journey, discuss general trends he is seeing in consumer behavior, and provide thoughts on what retailers can be doing right now.  Check HERE to register: 

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An Update for IMC Tenants on COVID-19 and Plans for Market

A special message from CEO Bob Maricich addressing the impact of COVID-19 and IMC’s support of recovery and plans for markets.  Check it out HERE


Home Furnishings Education Network

Furniture Today’s series of educational videos featuring discussions with thought leaders across the home furnishings industry and the world at large. 
Check it out HERE

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IMC to launch 3-week virtual High Point Market

These offerings, which include the debut of a new sourcing tool as well as a series of pop-up virtual market events, will run on IMC’s High Point Market website May 11-29.  Check it out HERE


IMC converts High Point Market TrendWatch program into webinar series

The free three-part webinar will be held on April 29, May 13 and May 27  Check it out: HERE


Google to offer free listings to U.S. retailers

Company plans to expand offerings globally by year end. 
Check it out HERE


They lived in a factory for 28 days to make millions of pounds of raw PPE materials to help fight coronavirus

At his factory just off the Delaware River, in the far southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, Joe Boyce clocked in on March 23 for the longest shift of his life. Check it out HERE

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CPA Firm Hertzbach has compiled a list of COVID-19 Resources For Your Business 

Check it out HERE

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IHFRA pens open letter to Vice President

Dear Mr. Vice President……”With their customers — furniture stores — deemed to be non-essential businesses, and their suppliers — furniture manufacturers and distributors being sidelined — self-employed independent furniture sales professionals find themselves being financially suffocated as a result”. 
Read the complete letter HERE


Podium planning to launch free version

Software company raises $125 million in new funding roundCheck it out HERE: