January 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
Rent-to-own major Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN) said its longtime spokesman, NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip, will run the final race of his career at next month’s Daytona 500, but will continue to appear in commercials and make appearances on the company’s behalf.
January 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) reported lower sales and earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, citing a “challenging retail environment” and tough comparisons with the double-digit gains recorded in same quarter in 2015.
January 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ: HOFT) has promoted George Revington to the newly created position of chief operating officer.
January 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Colorado-based retailer Denver Mattress matched the first $150,000 in donations to the Salvation Army Intermountain Division’s recent holiday fund drive, helping the group set a record for the annual event.
January 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Legal
Control Union, The Netherlands-based quality control and logistics organization, has unveiled the newest version of the Global Organic Latex Standard for both latex foam components and finished products.
January 25,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) new corporate headquarters has achieved platinum level certification – the highest recognition bestowed by the U.S. Green Building Council - by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), under the LEED ID+C rating system.
January 25,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Store Openings
Bungalow 5, the internationally acclaimed furniture design company, will open the doors to its new 5,000 sq. ft. retail store and wholesale showroom in New York in February.