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 Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Nourison, leading floor covering and home accents manufacturer, will release new broadloom collections and designs at The International Surface Event, Jan. 18-20 in Las Vegas.
January 18,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Leading home furnishings manufacturer and designer of modern day furniture, Abbyson is doubling down on its millennial-driven initiatives including product design, channel marketing and turnkey support services to coincide with the debut of its new Las Vegas showroom.
January 18,
2017 by Jane Chero in Carpets / Rugs, Designer Weekly, Industry, Product, Special Events
Surya ‘s Tessera rug took top honors in the $200 and under machine made category at the 2017 American’s Magnificent Carpet Awards gala last week in Atlanta.