November 20,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events 
NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr., driving a car owned by Furniture Row Owner Barney Visser, captured the Monster Energy Cup season championship Sunday with a win in the season’s final race in Homestead, Fla.
November 20,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Store Openings
Rug and textile manufacturer Loloi will open a stand-alone, year-round showroom at the World Trade Center in Dallas, just ahead of the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market on Jan. 17-23.
November 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM), parent company of Pottery Barn, West Elm and several other retail formats, said third-quarter earnings edged up 2.8% to $71.3 million or 84 cents per share as its e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses continued to grow.
November 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Textile Alliance, which organizes the twice-yearly Showtime fabric fair, is partnering with global creative agency Fashion Snoops to provide trend forecasting for its members.
November 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
Retailer software provider Storis said it shattered attendance records at its recent Client Conference, attracting more than 240 retailers for the three-day event.
November 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Mantua Mfg., a producer and distributor of bed frames, adjustable beds, headboards and related products, has named Lisa Christmas senior vice president of sales and Eric Beebe director of alternate channel sales.