December 15,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry 
Despite a slight dip in sales, retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) said net income jumped more than 24% in the third fiscal quarter to $13.6 million or 17 cents per share.
December 15,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Eight casual furniture producers have joined the tenant list for next month’s Las Vegas Market, giving the market more than 180 resources in the category on floors 12 and 13 of Building C.
December 15,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Retailer Conn’s Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN) has named George Bchara as its new vice president and chief accounting officer, and said David Trahan, president of retail, will retire on Jan. 1 after three decades of service with the company.
December 15,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Financial services provider Fortegra announced it has begun underwriting warranty plans for retailer FFO Home.
December 14,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
APRO, the trade association for the rent-to-own industry, has scheduled its annual convention and trade show, known as Fuse 2017, for May 9-11 at Galveston Island, Texas.
December 14,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Fermob USA, the U.S. arm of French outdoor furniture and lighting producer Fermob, has relocated to a new 40,000 square-foot warehouse and corporate office just north of Atlanta in Cumming, Ga.
December 14,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Discount retailer Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) said its 2016 "Give Big for Kids" campaign raised $3.6 million for lifesaving pediatric research and care at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, a $1.4 million increase over last year's campaign donation to the hospital.