July 22,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry 
Bassett Furniture Industries has hired Ann Zaccaria as vice president, real estate and new store development.
July 22,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Rental furniture outlet Cort has named Tiffany Zerg, senior business development executive for of residential sales.
July 22,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
KPS Capital Partners has completed a recapitalization of its portfolio company American & Efird Global (A&E), which raised approximately $275 million in financing, including a $65 million cash flow revolving credit facility and an approximately $210 million term loan.
July 22,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Philadelphia-based LBC Credit Partners has provided a senior secured term loan to support the recapitalization and investment in Pride Family Brands by New Water Capital Partners, a $406 million private equity fund that focuses on investing in lower middle market companies in the consumer products, retail and industrial manufacturing industries.
July 22,
2015 by in Industry, Store Openings
New York-based home furnishings retailer West Elm will open its first South Carolina store in the Upper King district of Charleston, S.C., Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.
July 21,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry
The Bon-Ton Stores, based in York, Pa., has appointed William Tracy as COO, effective July 27.
July 21,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Yuang-Whang “Daniel” Liao has been named senior vice president of finance for Lacquer Craft Furniture, a new position for the company.