November 11,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
Leggett & Platt, (LEG) a major supplier of furniture and bedding components, said it is reorganizing some of its business segments and re-assigning several senior executives as part of its succession planning.
November 11,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Retail Technology
Online retailer Wayfair Inc. (W), has launched IdeaSpace, the company’s second virtual reality application for designing spaces with furniture and décor.
November 11,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Las Vegas Market announced that a new juried selection of style-setters will debut an ever-changing assortment of better home décor in a dedicated 12,000-square-foot space on the 5th floor of Building C.
November 11,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Store Openings
Swedish retailer Ikea announced that its newest U.S. store in Memphis, Tenn., will open at 9 a.m. on Dec. 14.
November 10,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Industry
Interactive Health Inc., parent company of ergonomic seating resource Human Touch, has acquired Relax The Back, a chain of about 100 retail stores that specialize in back and neck care products.
November 10,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
John Thomas Furniture, a division of Whitewood Inds., has partnered with the Coastal Conservation Assn. to support conservation efforts.
November 10,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Richmond, Va., retailer LaDiff is hosting its second annual sale and exhibit of hand-crafted home furnishings made by local artisans.