December 19,
2013 by in Acquisition, Industry 
Smith Leonard, the High Point accounting firm that compiles Furniture Insights each month, has merged with Lexington, N.C., accounting firm Smith McWhorter.
December 19,
2013 by in Delivery, Industry
Home furnishings retailer I.O. Metro has implemented GrandJunction's technology platform for local delivery.
December 19,
2013 by in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
International Market Centers and Eller Enterprises announced the schedule of presentations and networking opportunities at the second annual Las Vegas Market CEO Summit.
December 19,
2013 by in Acquisition, Furniture Retailing, Industry
St. Louis-based Phillips Furniture and its eight licensed Ashley Furniture HomeStores have been sold to Memphis, Tenn.-based Dufresne Spencer Group.
December 19,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Casual Dining, Industry, Product
Bassett Furniture Inds. (NASDAQ: BSET) plans to invest $1.5 million to expand its operations in Henry County, Virginia, to grow its custom casual dining business.
December 19,
2013 by in Financial Reports, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Specialty home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) reported net income of $26.8 million for the third quarter ended Nov. 30, compared to $23.7 million reported in the year-ago period.
December 18,
2013 by in Designer Weekly, Furniture Retailing, Industry, Store Openings
Furniture retailer Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) has opened design centers in Saudi Arabia and Romania, further building its international presence.