July 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Growth of furniture and bedding sales slowed during the second quarter, but remained positive for the quarter and the first half of 2017, according to new data compiled by Impact Consulting Services, parent company of Home Furnishings Business.
July 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Power motion upholstery resource DeLandis Furniture has moved to a new, dedicated showroom at this week’s Las Vegas Market.
July 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Fermob, French manufacturer of outdoor furniture, has been awarded Gold Exemplary Recognition by the Sustainable Furnishings Council for its deep environmental commitment and exemplary implementation of a range of best practices for sustainability.
July 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) said veteran retail executive Ryan Ross is returning to the company as president of its Rejuvenation brand.
July 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Economic News, Industry
Rent-to-own major Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN) said second-quarter revenues rose 3.3% to $815.6 million as the company’s Progressive Leasing business continue to pace top-line growth.
July 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Mattress producer Purple, one of several fast-growing companies in the bed-in-a-box segment, may soon become a public company.
July 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG), a major supplier of furniture and bedding components and finished furniture, said second-quarter sales rose 3.2% to $989.3 million, but profits tumbled nearly 28% due to higher raw materials costs.