November 4,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Sustainable Furnishings Council and the American Sustainable Business Council are sponsoring a webinar Nov. 17 that will feature a discussion of lobbying for pollution prevention, CO2 reduction and safer chemicals.
November 3,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Acquisition-minded XPO Logistics (XPO) said third-quarter revenue jumped more than 57% to $3.7 billion, and the company reversed a net loss from last year’s third quarter.
November 3,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Versatile Credit and Nationwide Marketing Group, a buying group for independent retailers, have partnered to make Versatile’s self-service, kiosk-based retail credit system available to thousands of Nationwide members.
November 3,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Financial Reports, Industry
Directors of rent-to-own major Aaron’s Inc. (AAN) have increased the quarterly cash dividend by 10% to 2.75 cents per share.
November 2,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Jeff Scheffer, president and CEO of Universal Furniture, has been elected chairman of the board of the High Point Market Authority.
November 2,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
E-commerce giant Wayfair Inc. (W) has unveiled a new, accessible financing option for its customers in partnership with Affirm.
November 2,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Wright Global Graphics, a marketing services and branding support company that has clients in the home furnishings, wine and spirits, and action sports industries, recently teamed up with a winery in North Carolina to assist with flood relief efforts following Hurricane Matthew.