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.
April 15,
2016 by in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
England-based luxury bed maker Vispring launched its first store concept in the United States at abc carpet and home in New York City this month.