October 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Financial Reports, Industry 
Struggling rent-to-own operator Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII) said Chairman Steven Pepper resigned after the board of directors voted to “explore strategic and financial alternatives” that could include the sale of the company.
October 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Store Openings
Full-line importer Furniture of America will become one of the largest Las Vegas Market exhibitors when it opens a 70,000 square-foot showroom in time for the upcoming Winter Market.
October 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. has set a Nov. 10 deadline for nominations for its Rising Star and Legacy Rep awards that will be presented at group’s annual awards gala during the April High Point Market.
October 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Organizers of the All-American Furniture Expo said the show will return to the York Convention Center in York, Pa., in 2018. Show dates are Aug. 15-16.
October 30,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Consumer spending on furniture totaled $109.7 billion in the first quarter of 2017, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
October 30,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Business Strategy, Industry
Klaussner Home Furnishings will launch its first-ever national advertising campaign in January to promote its successful Trisha Yearwood Home collections.
October 30,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Mattress producer Eclipse International said it has hired industry veteran David Tenuta as director of brands and marketing.