January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry 
Although sales of new and existing homes have shown steady growth since 2011, the figures still haven’t matched levels they achieved in 2007 – the year before the Great Recession – according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors.
January 15,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Store Openings
California-based Diamond Mattress, which produces a line of boxed bedding that is UPS-shippable, is opening a new, larger showroom in time for this month’s Las Vegas Market.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry
Home furnishings technology provider MicroD said it has acquired Web Full Circle, a web design and digital marketing agency based in Charlotte, N.C.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Houston-based Star Furniture has named retail veteran Sharon Gjertsen as its new senior upholstery buyer.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Durham Furniture, a producer of solid wood bedroom and occasional furniture, will exhibit for the first time outside of North America next week when it opens its booth at Imm Cologne, the international home furnishings trade fair in Cologne, Germany.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The Sustainable Furnishings Council is offering a free webinar, “The State of Sustainability in Home Furnishings,” on Jan. 18.
January 12,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Retail powerhouse Ikea said it has leased additional warehouse space in Staten Island, N.Y., to compliment the seven regional distribution centers that support its 47 U.S. stores.