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From Home Furnishing Business
September 8,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Financial Reports, Industry 
Retailer Pier 1 (PIR) Imports said its board of directors has “mutually agreed” with President and CEO Alex Smith that he will resign effective Dec. 31.
September 8,
2016 by Jane Chero in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry
Driven by its recently completed acquisition of Home Meridian, Hooker Furniture (HOFT) said sales more than doubled to $136.2 million in the quarter ended July 31.
September 1,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Motion furniture producer Southern Motion will soon open a new factory in Baldwyn, Miss., investing $20 million and creating 600 jobs.
September 1,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Steve Lindsay, Valdese Weavers’ liaison to the residential furniture retailers, is retiring from the company after 30 years of service.
August 31,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
InterHall, the first-floor temporary exhibit area at the International Home Furnishings Center, is showcasing exclusive designer launches, new tenants, collections and collaborations at Fall High Point Market, Oct. 22-26.
August 31,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Cannon Sleep Products has launched a rebranding initiative, bringing focus back to its corporate name of Pleasant Mattress, Inc.