December 16,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII), the nation’s largest rent-to-own operator, has hired Lety Nettles for the newly created position of vice president of digital integration.
December 16,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Rug and home décor supplier Surya said its showrooms at the upcoming Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas markets will showcase a selection of rugs, pillows, throws and other accessories in Greenery, the 2017 Pantone Color of the Year.
December 15,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Despite a slight dip in sales, retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) said net income jumped more than 24% in the third fiscal quarter to $13.6 million or 17 cents per share.
December 15,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Eight casual furniture producers have joined the tenant list for next month’s Las Vegas Market, giving the market more than 180 resources in the category on floors 12 and 13 of Building C.
December 15,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Retailer Conn’s Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN) has named George Bchara as its new vice president and chief accounting officer, and said David Trahan, president of retail, will retire on Jan. 1 after three decades of service with the company.
December 15,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Financial services provider Fortegra announced it has begun underwriting warranty plans for retailer FFO Home.
December 14,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Inspired by nature, the Pantone Color Institute has introduced the 2017 Color of the Year: Greenery.