May 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII) announced that Joel Mussat is returning to the rent-to-own major as chief operating officer.
May 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Internet
The Sustainable Furnishings Council is offering a free webinar on May 18 to discuss sustainable packaging.
May 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Moving forward with an ambitious international expansion plan, mattress producer Kingsdown Inc. said it soon will have 83 company branded stores in 58 cities in China.
May 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Internet
Retail software provider Storis has released the latest version of its software, which includes features the company says will enable retailers to enhance their customers’ in-store and online experiences.
May 10,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The Business of Luxury Design (BOLD) Summit, the business conference for principal designers, has announced designer, author and television personality Barclay Butera as the first BOLD Master Award Winner to join the 2017 Summit roster. Butera is the first of three BOLD Master Award recipients to be announced and will present to fellow principal designers at the conference taking place Sept. 25 – 27, at the Auditorium Theater in Downtown Chicago.
May 10,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Wayfair Inc. has announced the expansion of its outdoor offering at Wayfair.com to include a selection of dining sets, fire pits, hammocks, outdoor lighting and flooring, offering one and two-day shipping on many of the items.
May 10,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
High Point-based luxury design firm Barbour Spangle Design won multiple design awards at the recent ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards held in Charlotte, N.C., in April.