May 11,
2016 by in Business Strategy, Carpets / Rugs, Industry, Product 
Surya celebrated the official opening of its new corporate office space and distribution center with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house held onsite on Monday. More than 150 guests attended the event, which featured comments from Commissioner Chris Carr of the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Commissioner Steve Taylor of Bartow County, followed by a special address from guest of honor, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.
May 10,
2016 by in Business Strategy, Industry
J.C. Penney (NASDAQ: JCP) has two department tests in the works: It will sell flooring with national carpet and flooring company Empire Today. And it’s rethinking how it sells furniture with Ashley Furniture, the largest maker and retailer of home furnishings in the U.S.
May 10,
2016 by in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ-GS:HOFT) has launched two consumer-centric services to overcome barriers in the furniture shopping experience.
May 10,
2016 by in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Home Furnishings Business is on the hunt to uncover this year’s Forty Under 40, the young movers-and-shakers who are shifting the landscape of the furniture business.The Forty Under 40 slate will be featured in the July issue of the magazine and online.
April 27,
2016 by in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry
Z Capital Partners, the private equity management arm of Z Capital Group, has acquired Delray Beach, Fla.-based Twin-Star International, a designer and manufacturer of electric fireplaces and home furnishings.
April 26,
2016 by in Business Strategy, Industry
DirectBuy, a membership savings club, has launched its In-Home Decorator & Designer Program.
April 25,
2016 by in Business Strategy, Industry
Birch Lane, a retailer of furnishings and home decor, has introduced Birch Lane Kids, a new children’s collection offering an updated take on traditional styles in bedroom furniture, bedding, rugs, lighting and decorative accessories.