February 9,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Stephen Haffer, a longtime executive at furniture retailer American Signature, has been named senior vice president and chief customer officer at Big Lots (NYSE: BIG).
February 9,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Jordan’s Furniture has begun accepting donations of new and like-new baseball and softball equipment that will be distributed to inner-city youth.
February 9,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress producer Kingsdown has updated its popular BedMatch diagnostic tool by adding 3-D technology designed to measure the body with a 360-degree image that will deliver improved recommendations for the most supportive mattress for the consumer’s sleep needs.
February 9,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Internet
E-Commerce heavyweight Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) has joined forces with Siebert Financial Corp. to launch a discount online trading platform.
February 8,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $4.19 billion, led by growth in its freight brokerage, last-mile delivery and contract logistics businesses.
February 8,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Jim Fee of Stoney Creek Furniture in Stoney Creek, Ontario, has been installed as 2018 president of the Home Furnishings Association.
February 8,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Industry
Arkansas-based retailer FFO Home, which operates 47 stores in seven states, said it has acquired Louisville, Ky.-based Service Furniture and Bedding, which operates 28 stores under the Furniture Liquidators and Mattresses and More banners.