December 6,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Home furnishings giant Ikea took nearly a decade to find the right location for its newly announced store set to open in St. Louis in 2015.
December 6,
2013 by in Bedding, Business Strategy, Industry, Product
Investor David Einhorn has taken a new position in mattress supplier Tempur Sealy, and his purchase totals 1.15 million shares, or 1.9 percent of the company’s outstanding shares. What's the interest? This article analyzes the the bedding market and the appeal.
December 2,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry
In 2011, Bograd's Fine Furniture held a going-out-of business sale and said it was closing for good. Today, the retailer has shifted direction and remains open, albeit with a slightly different approach to retailing.
December 2,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Industry
Lexington, N.C.-based artist and home furnishings licensor Bob Timberlake plans to auction 411 lots of her personal collection. The auction will be held Friday.
November 27,
2013 by in Bedding, Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry, Product
Bedding supplier Dormeo Octaspring will spin off its U.S. and Canadian operations into a separate business unit.
November 27,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Home furnishings retailer Wayfair.com has partnered with office supply retailer Staples to offer an expanded selection of products, including furniture, décor and housewares.
November 26,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Industry, Product, Upholstery
Upholstery supplier Jackson Furniture plans to open two factories in Northeast Mississippi and hire 250 employees.