June 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Home furnishings and décor retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) cut its net loss to $2.99 million or 4 cents per share in the quarter ended May 27 as the company boosted gross margin and benefitted from several other operational and merchandise improvements.
June 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Fabric supplier Culp Inc. said it will change its New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol from “CFI” to “CULP,” effective with the start of trading on July 13.
June 28,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has published five sector brief reports that explore the various influences affecting the interior design industry and the work of interior designers.
June 28,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Interior design and home furnishings franchise company Decorating Den Interiors has named Franchise owner Jennifer Manley, of Fort Worth, TX., Franchise of the Year, the highest franchisee business award presented by Decorating Den.
June 28,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The Greenwich (Conn.) Arts Council will celebrate the launch of “Cancer Looks Good on You,” a book by the late interior designer Barclay Fryery, on June 29, according to the Greenwich Sentinel newspaper.