December 27,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Multi-story single family homes are increasing in popularity, accounting for 63% of homes built in 2015, according to new report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
December 27,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Legal
Ikea has agreed to pay $50 million to the families of toddlers in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Washington state who died after they were pinned beneath one of the retailer's Malm dressers.
December 27,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Cardi's Furniture, which has 20 locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, plans to open its first store in New Hampshire next fall, according to a report in the Newburyport (Mass.) Daily News.
December 27,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Ashley’s Angels, an all-volunteer non-profit group that helps needy families during the Christmas season, delivered truckloads of food, clothing, and toys to 1,056 children in need near Ashley Furniture manufacturing and distribution facilities in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
December 27,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Las Vegas Market said it has forged new partnerships and extended existing agreements with a record 28 leading industry associations and retail buying groups for the Winter Market that begins Jan. 22.
December 19,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
New single-family homes tend to have more bedrooms, bathrooms and outdoor living spaces, according to a recent report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
December 19,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Nebraska Furniture Mart has promoted Tony Boldt, director of its Kansas City store, to president and chief operating officer, according to a report on the Omaha World-Herald.