January 14,
2015 by in Economic News, Furniture Retailing, Industry
U.S. retail sales slipped 0.9 percent in December as demand for goods fell nearly across the board. The bright spot for the home furnishings industry — receipts at furniture stores climbed 0.8 percent.
January 14,
2015 by in Acquisition, Carpets / Rugs, Industry, Product
Calhoun, Ga.-based flooring supplier Mohawk Inds. (NYSE: MHK) has signed an agreement to acquire IVC Group, a vinyl and laminate flooring producer.
January 14,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair (NYSE: W) has teamed with paint expert Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) to offer consumers color matching and inspiration throughout the shopping experience.
January 14,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Lighting and decorative accessories supplier Arteriors has named three people to its growing sales team.
January 14,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry

Brandon Dunn and Scott Piper have joined Wright Global Graphics as account executives in sales for the marketing services company.
January 14,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Versatile Credit posted an 18 percent increase in approved consumer credit during the 2014 holiday shopping period.
January 14,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Cleveland-based retailer Arhaus plans to open a 31,000-square-foot store in Phoenix this fall. The store will be the company’s first in Arizona.