June 20,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry   
  
        
    
     Except for a solid Memorial Day weekend, second-quarter business at Havertys (NYSE: HVT) has been soft, the retailer said in a sales update in preparation for meetings with institutional investors this week.
Except for a solid Memorial Day weekend, second-quarter business at Havertys (NYSE: HVT) has been soft, the retailer said in a sales update in preparation for meetings with institutional investors this week.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 20,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry   
  
        
    
     Independent bedding producer Diamond Mattress has appointed veteran industry executive Donna Zett to the newly created post of chief information officer.
Independent bedding producer Diamond Mattress has appointed veteran industry executive Donna Zett to the newly created post of chief information officer.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 20,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events   
  
        
    
     Officials of the Canadian Furniture Show said early feedback from last month’s event generally has been positive, but they’re planning a survey of attendees to obtain a more comprehensive overview.
Officials of the Canadian Furniture Show said early feedback from last month’s event generally has been positive, but they’re planning a survey of attendees to obtain a more comprehensive overview.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     The majority of consumers who receive tax refunds use the extra money to pay off debt or put in savings, according to a recent study by GoBankingRates.com.
The majority of consumers who receive tax refunds use the extra money to pay off debt or put in savings, according to a recent study by GoBankingRates.com.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Online mattress retailer Casper said it has completed another round of funding, raising $170 million from several venture capital firms, entertainers and athletes.
Online mattress retailer Casper said it has completed another round of funding, raising $170 million from several venture capital firms, entertainers and athletes.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   
  
        
    
     Furniture First, a national furniture and mattress buying group, has announced a three-year partnership with the Ante 4 Autism charity poker tournament that is held each January during the Las Vegas Market.
Furniture First, a national furniture and mattress buying group, has announced a three-year partnership with the Ante 4 Autism charity poker tournament that is held each January during the Las Vegas Market.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     BDI, a resource for home entertainment and home office furniture, has been named as one of the top 5 furniture brands used by custom home theater installers, according to the trade publication CE Pro.
BDI, a resource for home entertainment and home office furniture, has been named as one of the top 5 furniture brands used by custom home theater installers, according to the trade publication CE Pro.