Jim Parsons to Design for Uttermost

October 15, 2013 by in Accessories, Executive Changes, Industry, Product

Home décor supplier Uttermost has named industry veteran Jim Parsons a designer for the company.

Furniture Hall of Fame Launches Black Book Project

October 14, 2013 by in Industry

The American Furniture Hall of Fame has launched the Black Book Project, an effort to gather background information about leaders and future leaders across all segments of the home furnishings industry.

Uwharrie Chair, Artist William Mangum Team for Outdoor License

October 14, 2013 by in High Point, Industry, Licensing, Market, Outdoor Furniture, Product

Outdoor furniture vendor Uwharrie Chair Co. has a new licensing partnership with North Carolina artist William Mangum.

Profitsystems, Nationwide Marketing Group Team up

October 14, 2013 by in Industry, Retail Technology

Retail buying group Nationwide Marketing Group has partnered with furniture retail software vendor Profitsystems to offer a group program for its 3,500-plus independent members.

Judge OKs Bonuses for Furniture Brands Execs

October 14, 2013 by in Bankruptcy, Industry

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge brushed aside objections Friday to paying bonuses to seven Furniture Brands International executives but capped the total possible payments at $3.5 million.

Ikea Sees Sales, Market Share Grow Further

October 14, 2013 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry

Buoyed by increasing demand for its popular furniture and accessories, Ikea says sales grew more that 3 percent to 27.9 billion euros ($38 billion) in the latest fiscal year.