Restonic to Host Retail Appreciation at Las Vegas Market

January 5, 2015 by in Bedding, Customer Service, Industry, Product

Bedding supplier Restonic will host a continental breakfast for retailers at the Las Vegas Market later this month.

Scott Wehrs Named GM Midwest-CBK

January 5, 2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry

Home décor supplier Midwest-CBK has named Scott Wehrs general manager and chief administrative officer.

FastFact: 5-Year Furniture Sales Outpace TVs, Appliances

January 5, 2015 by in Economic News, Industry

Since the recession, sales within the furniture industry have outperformed sales of major appliances and televisions, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Furniture Retailer Dies in Plane Crash, Daughter, 7, Lone Survivor

January 5, 2015 by in Industry, Obituaries

Marty Gutzler, owner of Nashville, Ill.-based Gutzler’s Furniture, died in a plane crash Friday evening in Kentucky.

Broad River Furniture Acquires 2 Stores

January 5, 2015 by in Acquisition, Furniture Retailing, Industry

Charlotte-based Broad River Furniture, an Ashley Furniture HomeStore retailer, has broadened its reach into Asheville, N.C., with the acquisition of two Ashley Furniture HomeStores.