March 13,
2014 by in Business Strategy, Industry 
GE (NYSE: GE) filed for an initial public offer it of its North American retail finance business, which will operate under the name Synchrony Financial.
March 13,
2014 by in Carpets / Rugs, Executive Changes, Industry, Product
Tim Ward has been named western regional sales manager for Loloi, a newly created position.
March 13,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Gerald Perritt has been named president and CEO of logistics company Kenco.
March 12,
2014 by in Green, Industry
The Sustainable Furnishings Council will host a webinar on how to avoid "greenwashing"--that is, making false environmental claims about a product.
March 12,
2014 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
The Ikea Foundation has released its 2013 Annual Review, reporting $139 million in grants to help children and families living in the world’s poorest communities.
March 12,
2014 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
The Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library in High Point has begun installation of several themed sculptures in the Pat Plaxico Gardens.