November 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry 
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII) has denied Vintage Capital’s request for a 30-day exclusivity period to complete due diligence on the private equity firm’s $13-per-share buyout offer, but stopped short of rejecting the offer itself.
November 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Robert Maricich, CEO of International Market Centers, has received the 2017 Distinguished Service Award from the American Home Furnishings Alliance, the organization’s highest honor.
November 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Ashley HomeStore’s Hope to Dream program recently hosted a charity event for 50 needy children as its Sacramento, Calif., store on North Freeway Boulevard.
November 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Bill Wittenberg, CEO of Klaussner Home Furnishings, has been elected chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance board of directors.
November 8,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Last week, San Francisco-based home shopping marketplace Trulia announced the addition of the Trulia Design Panel. The expert group of interior designers, home stagers and organizers will provide useful design insights and home décor advice to buyers and renters.
November 8,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Finnish paint and lacquer manufacturer Tikkurila has announced its Color of the Year for 2018, taking a step toward the earthy color scheme favored in Europe. The jury of experts chosen by Tikkurila, voted N405 Terracotta, a bold orange shade that resembles the color of red clay and brings much-needed warmth to conventional light interiors.
November 8,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
GreenCE Inc., a leading provider of AIA continuing education and LEED courses for design professionals has released an education course to teach architects, interior designers, and specifiers about Health Product Declarations (HPDs).