February 11,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Wisconsin-based furniture superstore Steinhafels has announced a grand opening event for its 18th store on Friday, Feb. 15 at 9:45 a.m. in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Wisconsin-based furniture superstore Steinhafels has announced a grand opening event for its 18th store on Friday, Feb. 15 at 9:45 a.m. in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 11,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Utah-based bedding accessories maker Malouf was recognized as the third “Best Entrepreneurial Company in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360 List — the highest ranking for any company in the West.
Utah-based bedding accessories maker Malouf was recognized as the third “Best Entrepreneurial Company in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360 List — the highest ranking for any company in the West.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 8,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     The National Retail Federation (NRF) has forecasted that retail sales during 2019 will increase between 3.8 percent and 4.4 percent to more than $3.8 trillion despite threats from an ongoing trade war, the volatile stock market and the effects of the government shutdown.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has forecasted that retail sales during 2019 will increase between 3.8 percent and 4.4 percent to more than $3.8 trillion despite threats from an ongoing trade war, the volatile stock market and the effects of the government shutdown.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 8,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings   
  
        
    
     Coconis Furniture/ Mattress 1st has announced the opening of its fourth store in Lancaster, Ohio, featuring a large selection of both mattresses and motion furniture by La-Z-Boy.
Coconis Furniture/ Mattress 1st has announced the opening of its fourth store in Lancaster, Ohio, featuring a large selection of both mattresses and motion furniture by La-Z-Boy.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 8,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Oregon-based BedMart Mattress Superstores has announced the acquisition of Parklane Mattresses, a family-owned mattress retailer with locations throughout the Portland metro area.
Oregon-based BedMart Mattress Superstores has announced the acquisition of Parklane Mattresses, a family-owned mattress retailer with locations throughout the Portland metro area.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry   
  
        
    
     Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) has announced the appointment of Lance Wills as executive vice president and chief information officer, effective immediately.
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) has announced the appointment of Lance Wills as executive vice president and chief information officer, effective immediately.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2019   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     In an effort to return focus to clothing sales, JCPenney will stop selling major appliances and end sales of furniture in its U.S. stores, according to a report from CNN Business.
In an effort to return focus to clothing sales, JCPenney will stop selling major appliances and end sales of furniture in its U.S. stores, according to a report from CNN Business.