March 30,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry 
Bassett Furniture Inds. said profits fell 11.5% in the quarter ended Feb. 25 as its company-owned retail segment and Zenith Freight Lines subsidiary swung to operating losses.
March 30,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
A new guidebook on digital marketing that is written exclusively for independent retailers of durable goods made its debut at this week's Mega Group USA national convention in New Orleans.
March 29,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Green, Industry
Consumers prefer sustainable – yet tech-friendly – design elements for their outdoor living spaces, according to the 2017 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). For the first time, wireless/internet connectivity entered the top ten project types, suggesting that people want a backyard that allows them to enjoy both nature and connectivity.
March 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry
Closing out what its CEO described as a "year of transformation and transition," Restoration Hardware (NYSE: RH) said profits plunged more than 71% in the fiscal fourth quarter, while revenues fell 9.3%.
March 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Delivery, Industry
Michael Kerns has been named director of safety and risk management at last-mile delivery provider Diakon Logistics.
March 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Green, Industry, Special Events
The Sustainable Furnishings Council will conduct a seminar for its updated sustainability certification program on May 25 at the Parsons School of Design in New York City.
March 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Retail management software provider Storis has been ranked as a Leader in the 2017 Retail Technology FrontRunners Analysis by Gartner, Inc., a major information technology research and advisory company.