February 6,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
Rent-to-own operator Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII) said it has entered into a “cooperation agreement” with activist shareholder Engaged Capital and will support the shareholder’s nominee for a seat on the board of directors at the 2018 annual meeting.
February 6,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
High-end casual furniture producer Castelle has launched a custom draping tool that allows consumers and dealers to customize pieces from its line in virtual and printed formats.
February 5,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
A robust December powered fourth-quarter furniture and bedding sales to a 6.3% gain over the final quarter of 2016, according to the proprietary market model from Impact Consulting, parent company of Home Furnishings Business.
February 5,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Direct-to-consumer mattress producer Purple has become a publicly-traded company following completion of its merger with Global Partner Acquisition Corp.
February 5,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Organizers of the Las Vegas Market say the recently-concluded Winter Market was its busiest ever, setting a record for buyer attendance.
February 2,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Ashley HomeStore’s newest store in Tijuana (Rio), Mexico, is the furniture retail chain’s 800th location worldwide.
February 2,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The Sustainable Furnishings Council has scheduled a pair of seminars in New York City in February that are eligible for CEU credits.