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December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry 
The widely-watched Consumer Confidence Index, which increased considerably in November, had another healthy gain in December and now stands at 113.7, the Conference Board reported this week.
December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Human Touch, a supplier of massage chairs, zero-gravity chairs and other wellness products, will unveil its newest massage chair, the Ascent Series Novo XT, at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Obituaries
Spring Air President Rick Robinson, who died unexpectedly Dec. 19 of natural causes, will be remembered in a private family ceremony in Jacksonville, Fla., this week.
December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Las Vegas, Market
In a move to strengthen its presentation and better showcase its growing product line, mattress producer Kingsdown, Inc. is relocating its Las Vegas Market showroom in time for the Jan. 22-26 market.
December 28,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Industry
An affiliate of Littlejohn & Co., a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has agreed to acquire upper-end casual furniture manufacturer Brown Jordan.
December 27,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Multi-story single family homes are increasing in popularity, accounting for 63% of homes built in 2015, according to new report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
December 27,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Legal
Ikea has agreed to pay $50 million to the families of toddlers in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Washington state who died after they were pinned beneath one of the retailer's Malm dressers.