January 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry 
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII), the nation’s largest operator of rent-to-own stores, said same-store sales at its core U.S. stores tumbled 14% in the fourth quarter as the company continued to experience problems related to last year’s installation of a new point-of-sale system.
January 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Carpets / Rugs, High Point, Industry, Licensing, Market, Product
Adding another name to its steadily growing licensing program, Capel Rugs has formed a new partnership with designer Anthony Baratta to develop a line of exclusive rug designs to be introduced at the October 2017 High Point Market.
January 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Six furniture industry sales representatives will be honored at the April High Point Market with the Rising Star Award and Legacy Award from the International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn.
January 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Registration for the Spring 2017 High Point Market is now open for buyers, international buyers, exhibitors, trade/industry, press and students. The market will take place Saturday, April 22, through Wednesday, April 26.
January 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Business Strategy, Industry
Canadian upholstery producer Palliser Furniture has added two industry veterans to its sales and marketing team as the company prepares to boost advertising spending to promote the Palliser brand among consumers in Canada and the United States.
January 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its domestic and Asian operations, solid wood bedroom and dining room resource Cresent Fine Furniture has promoted two long-term employees to vice president positions.
January 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Internet, Retail Technology
Detroit-based services and solutions technology company Amber Engine has launched Amber Engine for Retailers, a digital portal that allows home furnishings retailers to manage their product data in one simplified location.