August 13,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry 
The Great Recession, 2007 to 2009, created a major collapse in international trade, affecting both imports and exports of household furniture. While a healthy economy has propelled import growth since then, exports are still struggling.
August 13,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Engagement technology company PERQ has released new analysis of consumer call-to-action (CTA) data with key findings for websites of brick and mortar businesses who sell or lease high-consideration, big ticket items, mainly in the automotive, home furnishing and apartment leasing industries.
August 13,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Directors of Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN) have announced a quarterly cash dividend. The dividend declared is $0.03 per share of common stock, payable Oct. 5 to stockholders of record Sept. 20.
August 13,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) has launched its mixed-reality (MR) commerce experience on Helio, the first-ever spatial computing web browser by Magic Leap.
August 10,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
The 42nd edition of the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF), set for Sept. 10-13 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, is expected to have more than 1,200 exhibitors, premiering more than 90 renowned domestic and international brands.
August 10,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Adjustable bed supplier Reverie has appointed Sara O’Keefe as its new community manager. In the role, O’Keefe will continue to connect with the company’s online community of consumers around the world about the power of sleep.
August 10,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Guillermo Tragant has joined Dallas Market Center as Creative Director, a newly created position.