September 29,
2016 by Jane Chero in Financial Reports, Industry 
Weak store traffic drove Pier 1 Imports (PIR) to a net loss of $4.1 million in the quarter ended Aug. 27 as sales tumbled 6.7%.
September 29,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Indianapolis-based Kittle’s has completed the sale of its Columbus, Ohio, operations to American Signature Furniture.
September 29,
2016 by Jane Chero in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
International Market Centers announced the addition of new tenants Artefama, Legends Global, CH Living and My Home Furnishings to the company’s Commerce and Design (C&D) building for the High Point Market, which takes place Oct. 22-26.
September 29,
2016 by Jane Chero in Executive Changes, Industry
Polyurethane foam producer FXI has named Philippe Knaub as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer to lead the company’s research and development initiatives.
September 29,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Special Events
Dallas Market Center has added veteran marketing executive Allen Davis to its senior management team as executive vice president, marketing.
September 29,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Special Events
Kurt Darrow, longtime Chairman, President and CEO of La-Z-Boy Inc. (LZB) was recently honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award at Adrian College in Adrian, Mich.
September 28,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Steelyard and Universal To The Trade have partnered to host the first designer-only lounge for interior designers to work, meet and relax during High Point Market.