February 8,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $4.19 billion, led by growth in its freight brokerage, last-mile delivery and contract logistics businesses.
February 8,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Jim Fee of Stoney Creek Furniture in Stoney Creek, Ontario, has been installed as 2018 president of the Home Furnishings Association.
February 8,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Industry
Arkansas-based retailer FFO Home, which operates 47 stores in seven states, said it has acquired Louisville, Ky.-based Service Furniture and Bedding, which operates 28 stores under the Furniture Liquidators and Mattresses and More banners.
February 8,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority is set to launch two new programs for attendees at the April market, one focused on education and an evening event centered around networking and showroom discovery.
February 7,
2018 by Jane Chero in Acquisition, Designer Weekly, Industry
Home remodeling and design platform Houzz has announced the acquisition of IvyMark, a startup that has built a business management tool and engaged community for interior designers and other home design companies.
February 7,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
NY NOW, the Market for Home, LIfestyle + Gift announced the winners of the Best New Product awards Tuesday, choosing one winner from each of the ten sections within the Home, Lifestyle and Handmade Collections currently on display at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
February 7,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Two years ago manufacturer and wholesale distributor Rugs America unveiled a user-friendly state-of-the-art retail display system offering fixture placements in retail stores across the country. Now, the company has turned that display into a self-serve gallery with “grab and go” convenience.