July 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry 
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the fourth quarter of last year paints a picture of varied growth patterns in labor force participation rates among different age, gender, race and ethnic groups.
July 9,
2018 by Jane Chero in Economic News, Industry
The National Retail Federation says retail industry employment in June increased by 50,200 jobs over the same period last year despite a seasonally adjusted drop from May of 25,800. The numbers exclude auto dealers, gas stations and restaurants. Overall, U.S. businesses added 213,000 jobs over May, according to the Labor Department.
July 9,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Privately held American Furniture Warehouse expects to start construction in the fall on its store/warehouse in Katy, TX., according to a company spokesperson. The facility will be approximately 500,000 square feet and is expected to open in fall 2019.
July 9,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair recently launched Archie & Oscar, an exclusive line of furniture and household accessories for pets. Available now at Wayfair in the U.S. and Canada, there are more than 500 items in the line ranging from outdoor chaise lounges and murphy beds to toy storage containers.
July 6,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Houston-based Gallery Furniture, says he will use extra space in his stores as community centers.
July 6,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Industry
Tomorrow Sleep's hybrid mattresses are available for purchase in CB2 stores nationwide.
July 6,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Executive Changes, Industry
Paul Jagielski and Christine Beach have joined independent mattress manufacturer Blue Bell Mattress Company as account managers, to support the company’s sales and growing retailer network in the Northeast and Midwest.