March 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry 
In its first monthly release of key operating metrics, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) said same-store sales fell 11.5% at its core U.S. stores in January, but rose 2.5% for its Acceptance Now business that provides rent-to-own financing for traditional retailers.
March 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Lifestyle furniture resource Zuo Modern has named Hector “Diablo” Hernandez vice president of sales for Latin America, a new position for the company.
March 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Legal
Boyd Specialty Sleep has been awarded two patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering hand controllers, displays and software for use with air mattresses.
March 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Retail Technology, Special Events
Lectra, a supplier of integrated technology solutions for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, will present a seminar, “Make it Fast, Make it Customized” on March 9 at the Highland Avenue Restaurant in Hickory, N.C.
March 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Upholstery and mattress fabric supplier Culp Inc. (NYSE: CFI) recorded a profit of $6.3 million or 51 cents per share in the quarter ended Jan. 31 as sales dipped 2.9%.
March 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Bedding, Industry, Product
Bedding major Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX) is launching a national advertising campaign for its Tempur-Pedic brand this week that features personal stories of Tempur-Pedic owners who discuss the positive impact of sleep on their lives.
March 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Market
Country music superstar Trisha Yearwood will headline the “Stars Under the Stars” entertainment series at the April High Point Market.