March 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Store Openings 
Leather upholstery major Natuzzi (NYSE: NTZ), which has a number of dedicated retail stores throughout North America and Europe, has opened its largest store in the U.S. at The Design Center in Paramus, N.J.
March 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Five organizations that are leaders in the effort to eliminate harmful chemicals in consumer products will jointly sponsor a webinar next week that will encourage the elimination of dangerous substances common in home furnishings products.
March 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Bedding suppliers Eclipse International and Eastman House recently donated 212 mattress sets to Beds for Kids, a Charlotte, N.C.-based non-profit group that provides beds to children and their families who often sleep on floors each night.
March 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Texas-based Four States Furniture and Florida-based Matter Brothers Furniture are the two newest members of Furniture First, a national home furnishings and mattress buying group.
March 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Financial Reports, Industry
Furniture, electronics and appliance retailer HHGregg (OTC: HGGG), which last week announced it is closing 88 stores and eliminating about 1,500 jobs, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
March 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) said fiscal fourth-quarter sales declined about 2.6%, and the retailer said it expects to have earnings per share of 31 cents to 33 cents.
March 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
For gentlemen looking to improve their wardrobe this spring, Universal Furniture is hosting custom men’s clothier Alton Lane -- and its mobile fitting room – during next week’s High Point Premarket.