Report: $1B Sales within Reach for Art Van Furniture

July 13, 2015   by in Furniture Retailing, Industry   

Warren, Mich.-based Art Van Furniture is bullish on the market for millennials and their penchant for minimalist bedroom sets; new product lines and geographic expansion are among the reasons the company expects to reach $1 billion in annual sales within three years.

Agio Extends Chicago Lease

July 10, 2015   by in Outdoor Furniture, Product   

Casual furniture supplier Agio has extended its lease with The Mart, host of Casual Market Chicago.

Conn’s Hires CFO, Reports June Sales Increase

July 10, 2015   by in Executive Changes, Industry   

Conn’s (NASDAQ: CONN), a retailer of furniture and mattresses, home appliances, consumer electronics and home office products, has hired Thomas R. Moran CFO, effective July 27. 

Compass Diversified Sets Distribution

July 10, 2015   by in Financial Reports, Industry   

The owner of American Furniture Manufacturing has declared 36-cent cash distribution per share.

At Home Opens First Louisiana Location

July 10, 2015   by in Furniture Retailing, Industry   

Plano, Texas-based At Home, a home décor retailer, opened its first Louisiana location  in Kenner, La., Thursday.

PBTeen Teams with AwesomenessTV

July 9, 2015   by in Industry, Internet   

PBTeen has partnered with Awesomeness TV, a multi-platform media company geared toward the Gen Z audience, for a DIY series.

Hooker Promotes Prillaman

July 9, 2015   by in Executive Changes, Industry   

Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ: HOFT) has promoted Scott Prillaman to an expanded role of vice president of case goods operations.