August 24,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Despite a lower operating margin, home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) said profits rose 2.2% in the second fiscal quarter to $52.9 million or 61 cents per share.
August 24,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Ten outdoor furniture manufacturers have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2017 Manufacturer of the Year Award.
August 24,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Blu Sleep Products, a specialty mattress and pillow manufacturer, has named 30-year sleep products industry veteran Vince Bryant its new national sales manager.
August 23,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
One year after breaking ground in Cherokee County, rug and home décor supplier Jaipur Living is ready to move into their new 180,000 square-foot Acworth, Ga headquarters and distribution center and has planned a ribbon-cutting celebration for Friday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.
August 23,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The winners of the Accent on Design Awards, which recognizes product design excellence, innovation and creativity among exhibitors, were announced yesterday at NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift.
August 23,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The sixth annual Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the ASID Foundation, is now open for submissions. The competition, which will award $27,500 in scholarships, will challenge students to reimagine the Booz Allen Hamilton Innovation Center, located in Washington, D.C.
August 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB) said sales rose 4.8% in the opening quarter of its fiscal year, but profits fell more than 15% due largely to lower operating margins in its upholstery segment.