August 14,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry 
National Retail Federation analysis of Department of Commerce retail sales figures indicates sales were virtually flat compared with June, citing lack of spending in key areas such as furniture, home furnishing and electronics stores.
August 14,
2014 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Art Van Furniture has launched the "Art Van Furniture, Mattress and Flooring Flood Damage Relief Program" in response to torrential rains and widespread flooding that have impacted homeowners across Southeastern Michigan.
August 14,
2014 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Baltimore, Md., retailer Gardiners Furniture's inaugural charity golf tournament raised more than $30,000 for Joseph Richie Hospice, a non-profit care facility located in Baltimore.
August 14,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Mac Hoak, the owner and founder of home furnishings retailer Mecox will receive the Academy of Achievement honor at the 26th annual International ARTS Awards in January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.
August 13,
2014 by in Acquisition, Industry, Rent-To-Own
Brook Furniture Rental announced that it plans to close a transaction with Agman Partners, a multi-strategy investment firm representing the Silverman family of Chicago and Omaha, under which an affiliate of Agman will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Brook.
August 13,
2014 by in Financial Reports, Industry
Mattress Firm (NASDAQ: MFRM) reported preliminary second quarter 2014 sales of $410 million, an increase 35.5 compared with the prior year period.
August 13,
2014 by in Industry, Internet
Chairish Inc., the online marketplace for pre-owned furniture, has received a $4 million Series A investment led by Azure Capital and O’Reilly Alpha Tech. Ventures.