April 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII), the struggling rent-to-own operator, said it has named interim CEO Mark Speese as permanent CEO, and unveiled a strategic plan aimed at driving growth, restoring profitability, and boosting its sagging stock price.
April 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Houston-based Star Furniture said Bill Kimbrell has resigned as CEO after 12 years at the helm of the 11-store retailer.
April 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Solid wood case goods and custom upholstery recourse Kincaid has added 74 retailers to its Kincaid Shoppe format this year, and the company said it will continue to seek additional dealers for the interactive, in-store program.
April 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Product, Upholstery
Drexel Heritage, which has been known for its traditional collections for decades, is repositioning itself as a contemporary brand and will unveil two major collections and a custom upholstery program at this month’s High Point Market that reflect the rebranding.
April 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Impact Consulting Services, parent company of Home Furnishings Business, has promoted Tom Zollar to vice president of retail performance.
April 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Contemporary furniture manufacturer BDI has promoted Vergil Arbuckle to the newly created position of sales business development associate.
April 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Leather upholstery and accent furniture resource Lazzaro Leather is again sponsoring the popular One Room Challenge, a bi-annual design competition for design bloggers that kicked off this week.