October 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry 
Store closings and production disruptions due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hurt the top and bottom lines at Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) in the quarter ended Sept. 30, as the vertically integrated company’s profits tumbled more than 35% to $7.42 million or 27 cents per share.
October 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Mattress industry veteran Neil Zimmer has been promoted to senior vice president of Art Van PureSleep, the mattress division of Michigan-based retailer Art Van Furniture.
October 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Online retailer Hayneedle, which sells indoor and outdoor home furnishings and décor, has named Scott Doughman as its new president.
October 25,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Executive Changes, Industry
Accessory and occasional furniture resource Howard Elliott has announced that Colleen Daly has been promoted to vice president.
October 25,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
As part of a year-long celebration of WithIt’s 20th anniversary, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries dedicated a bronze plaque during this month’s High Point Fall Market in the Historic Market Square building. The plaque honors the founders, founding board of directors and founding advisory council.
October 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Retailer Morris Furniture is expanding its presence in the Columbus, Ohio, market with the opening next month of a two-story structure that will house an Ashley HomeStore on the first floor and a Morris Home store on the second floor.
October 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Fill Station, a kiosk program that allows consumers to build customized pillows in retail stores, has opened its first location in Canada.