March 19,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings 
Third-generation family business Jerome’s Furniture has announced the opening of its first Riverside County Dream Shop in Temecula, Calif, marking its fourth stand-alone mattress location.
March 19,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
TrendWatch, International Market Center’s (IMC) signature trends forecast program, is channeling consumer lifestyles for the Spring market showcase, featuring three themes and accompanying products that align with the everyday life stages of home furnishings buyers.
March 19,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Five High Point Market exhibitors have joined forces to offer buyers at Spring market a chance to win a free Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
March 19,
2018 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
A scholarship fund has been established by the WithIt Board of Directors to honor member Kathi Cunningham, a longtime furniture industry sales executive and a founding member of WithIt, who died Feb. 6.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Online mattress producer Purple (NASDAQ: PRPL) has announced that CEO Sam Bernards has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Co-founder and chairman of the board, Terry Pearce will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Industry, Retail Closing
Toys R Us announced yesterday that the company is seeking a motion from Bankruptcy Court for approval to wind-down its U.S. business and liquidate inventory in all of the company’s U.S. stores.
March 16,
2018 by Jane Chero in Executive Changes, Industry
Fine Furniture Design has announced the appointment of industry veteran Chris Miller as president. Miller has 25 years of experience in sales and marketing with leading brands like Rowe Fine Furniture and Four Hands.