August 28,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Store Openings 
Specialty home goods retailer Conn’s (NASDAQ: CONN) will celebrate the grand opening of its first store in Spartanburg Saturday with gift card giveaways, storewide promotions and an opportunity for local customers to win a $10,000 shopping spree.
August 27,
2015 by in Financial Reports, Industry
Sandell Asset Management Corp., a shareholder of Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH), has sent a letter to the company’s board of directors indicating a proxy fight could be avoided with an open discussion.
August 27,
2015 by in Economic News, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Lifestyle retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) posted net income of $53.7 million for the second quarter ended Aug. 2 compared to net income of $50.7 million in the same quarter last year.
August 27,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Special Events
Boston-based e-commerce retailer Wayfair (NYSE: W) has set the program and roster of speakers for Heart Home, a conference for influencers in the home space.
August 27,
2015 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Las Vegas Market’s Up on the Roof gala raised more than $10,000 to benefit Gift for Life, the charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor industries, during its Summer Market.
August 26,
2015 by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Home furnishings retailer Weekends Only Furniture & Mattress has broken industry tradition, switching its sales associates to a non-commission pay system.
August 26,
2015 by in Casual Furniture, Industry, Outdoor Furniture, Product
Forty new vendors have signed to participate in next month’s Casual Market Chicago.