November 12,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Ashley Furniture Inds. was honored by the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) at the annual Rural Schools Conference on Oct. 29., receiving the 2018 Wisconsin Rural Business Partner Award.
November 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Logistics giant XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) has announced its four new technology initiatives at the core of its LTL 2.0 optimization plan.
November 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Acquisition, Industry
Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG), a major supplier of furniture and bedding components, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elite Comfort Solutions, Inc. (ECS) for $1.25 billion in cash.
November 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Directors of rent-to-own major Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN) have increased the quarterly cash dividend by 16.7 percent to 3.5 cents per share.
November 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Ashley HomeStore has announced it will be sponsoring the 52nd Annual CMA Awards, through furnishing the backstage areas, dressing rooms and the exclusive Big Machine Label Group After Party for Country Music's biggest stars.
November 8,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt has announced that Mitch Dolloff will assume the role of chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
November 8,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) has announced Donna Noce Colaco as its new chief customer officer, effective Dec. 3.