October 13,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry 
JC Penney Co. (NYSE: JCP) has named a Home Depot (NYSE: HD) executive vice president as its next president and CEO.
October 13,
2014 by in Acquisition, Industry
Furniture, accessories and electric fireplace vendor Twin-Star International has acquired Bell’O International Corp.
October 13,
2014 by in Industry, Sourcing / Importing
Import cargo volume at major retail U.S. container ports could set a monthly record in October as the holiday season approaches, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
October 13,
2014 by in High Point, Industry, Market, Sourcing / Importing
Vietrade, the international trade development arm of the Vietnamese government, has selected 11 manufacturers to exhibit at the upcoming High Point Furniture Market.
October 10,
2014 by in Bedding, Industry, Licensing, Product
Mattress supplier Therapedic International has signed licensing agreement with lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama to create a bedding collection.
October 10,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Bramble Co. has named Jack Johnson vice president of sales and marketing, a new position for the hand-painted furniture supplier.
October 10,
2014 by in Financial Reports, Industry
Bassett Furniture Inds. has set a dividend of $.08 per share of outstanding common stock.