June 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry 
Millennials are the most likely segment of the population to spend their tax refund money on a major purchase or “splurge” of smaller purchases, according to a survey conducted by GoBankingRates.com.
June 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Specialized carrier Cory Home Delivery has promoted Shirley Disbrow to the newly created post of controller and Loryn Marino to legal and compliance manager.
June 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Bob’s Discount Furniture donated $75,000 to Massachusetts Special Olympics during the group’s recent Summer Games at Boston University.
June 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Palliser Furniture Holdings, the umbrella company for Palliser Upholstery and EQ3, has acquired case goods resource Casana.
June 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Lifestyle brand Abbyson, a resource for upholstery, case goods and accessories, has named Steve Segvich to the new post of chief financial officer, one of 14 positions the company has added in the past 90 days.
June 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bankruptcy, Industry, Retail Closing
Sears Canada (TXS: SCC; NASDAQ: SRSC), which filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, said it will close 20 of its 90 full-line department stores and dozens of other smaller-format stores as part of its restructuring.
June 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Mattresses, Product
High-end mattress manufacturer E.S. Kluft & Company has partnered with Harrods, the iconic London department store, to display five of its luxury mattress on the retailer’s floor.