September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Midwest furniture and mattress retailer Art Van has announced that retail veteran Keri Durkin has joined the company as vice president franchise development, reporting to Steve Glucksman, senior vice president of business development.
September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
New orders in June rose 6% over June of 2016 and 6% year-to-date according to a report by the Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.
September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Earlier this week home furnishings icon IKEA announced its plans to open its largest store in the world in Seoul, South Korea looking beyond threats from Kim Jong Un to destroy its’ southern neighbor.
September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Green, Industry
The fallout from Hurricane Harvey continues to devastate, impacting Texas, Louisiana and beyond. According to AccuWeather, the heaviest rain and the greatest risk of flooding on a regional basis will extend northeastward from near the border of Texas and Louisiana to northern Louisiana, southeastern Arkansas, and northwestern Mississippi.
September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Outdoor furnishings resource Woodard has provided product for two stunning outdoor spaces as part of their recent collaboration with Traditional Home Magazine for the 2017 Hampton Designer Showcase in Southampton, NY.
September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Display, Industry
Furniture chain RoomPlace opened its newest store in Indianapolis this summer with a fresh new look hoping to wow customers in their new market on the East side of the city.
August 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Multi-brand retailer Mattress1One has committed to assisting with relief efforts pledging $350,000 in cash, mattresses and box springs to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.