January 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
The often-overlooked Generation X, which are people born between 1966 and 1981, are now in their prime earning years with household incomes frequently topping $70,000, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
January 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Atlanta-based retailer Havertys (NYSE: HVT) said fourth-quarter sales rose 2.2% to $220.6 million, while same-store sales were up 2.5%.
January 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Lexington Home Brands, which has been owned by the investment firm Sun Capital Partners for 15 years, has been sold to a Shanghai-based private equity firm and a Shanghai-based home furnishings retailer.
January 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Store Openings
Fast-growing Bob’s Discount Furniture is set to enter the St. Louis market with two stores that will open in February, according to the retailer’s website and a report in the St. Louis Business Journal.
January 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Outdoor Furniture, Product
Contemporary and lifestyle furniture resource Zuo Modern plans to unveil 100 new items from its rapidly expanding casual/outdoor furniture lineup at this month’s Las Vegas Market.
January 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Champion Thread Co., a global supplier of industrial sewing threads, engineered yarns, and other textile and sewn products supplies, has appointed 22-year sewn products industry veteran Patrick “PJ” McCord as vice president of sales.
January 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Denver Mattress Company, one of Furniture Row's four specialty store formats, is jumping into the bed-in-a-box category with a customizable sleep system called Sleep Animalzzz.