November 6,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Kevin O’Connor, former president and CEO of Samson Marketing/ Samson Holding, has received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the American Home Furnishings Alliance, the organization’s highest honor.
Kevin O’Connor, former president and CEO of Samson Marketing/ Samson Holding, has received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the American Home Furnishings Alliance, the organization’s highest honor.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 6,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry   
  
        
    
     Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) has announced the appointment of Robert Riesbeck as CEO and director, effective Nov. 5.
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) has announced the appointment of Robert Riesbeck as CEO and director, effective Nov. 5.  
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 6,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   
  
        
    
     Thirty-two new, expanding, relocating and renewing home décor resources are confirmed for the upcoming Las Vegas Winter Market, running Jan. 26 – Jan. 30, 2020.
Thirty-two new, expanding, relocating and renewing home décor resources are confirmed for the upcoming Las Vegas Winter Market, running Jan. 26 – Jan. 30, 2020.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 5,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Boxed mattress brand BedInABox has announced its updated range of mattresses, and a redesigned direct-to-consumer website to drive sales.
Boxed mattress brand BedInABox has announced its updated range of mattresses, and a redesigned direct-to-consumer website to drive sales.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 5,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Discount retailer Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) has announced the completion of the sale of its distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Operating since 1984, the facility is being sold as a result of the company's move to a new distribution center in Apple Valley, Calif.
Discount retailer Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) has announced the completion of the sale of its distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Operating since 1984, the facility is being sold as a result of the company's move to a new distribution center in Apple Valley, Calif.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 5,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Twin Star Home, a resource for electric fireplaces and home furnishings, has announced its participation in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 27.
Twin Star Home, a resource for electric fireplaces and home furnishings, has announced its participation in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 27.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 4,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     After a dip in first quarter furniture and bedding sales this year, the furniture industry has picked up momentum in the third quarter, pushing sales up 5.7% over 2018 Q3, according to the proprietary market model from Impact Consulting, parent company of Home Furnishings Business.
After a dip in first quarter furniture and bedding sales this year, the furniture industry has picked up momentum in the third quarter, pushing sales up 5.7% over 2018 Q3, according to the proprietary market model from Impact Consulting, parent company of Home Furnishings Business.