November 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
The International Textile Alliance has formed an alliance with the American Home Furnishings Alliance that will provide ITA members and others in textile industry increased opportunities for legislative representation and access to educational programs.
November 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Fine Furniture Design has launched a retail merchandising program in support of its new Veranda Collection that allows retailers to duplicate the lifestyle displays that were featured in the company’s High Point Market showroom.
November 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Store Openings
Continuing to open Club Level Pavilions at a rapid pace, Bassett Furniture Inds. (NASDAQ: BSET) has opened four additional Pavilions to support its new Club Level motion upholstery program.
November 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Industry
Upholstery and case goods resource United Furniture Inds. said it has signed an agreement to buy Lane Furniture from Heritage Home Group, adding a second well-known brand name to its stable.
November 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Retail giant Ikea has issued a second recall of its Malm children’s and adult chests and dressers following the eighth reported death of a child who became trapped when a chest tipped over.
November 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress producer Purple Technology, which has been in hyper-growth mode the past two years selling its mattresses online, is making its brick-and-mortar debut this month by launching the product in 13 Mattress Firm stores in the Washington, D.C., market.
November 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations, the trade association for the rent-to-own industry, has named Apurva Naik as its new director of government relations.