January 15,
2015 by in Business Strategy, Industry, Retail Closing 
Discounter Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced Thursday plans to shutter its 133 Canadian stores.
January 15,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Green, Industry
Ikea has set the installation of its solar panels for the Merriam, Kans., store for this spring.
January 15,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry, Product, Upholstery
Two key executives for Canadian upholstery supplier Palliser Furniture have been promoted.
January 15,
2015 by in Green, Industry
Five home décor, furniture and gift companies have been selected as winners of the fourth semi-annual Global Goodness Awards by the Las Vegas Market.
January 15,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Xsensor Technology Corp. has named Chris Commins business development manger for its Reveal Mattress Recommendation system.
January 14,
2015 by in Economic News, Furniture Retailing, Industry
U.S. retail sales slipped 0.9 percent in December as demand for goods fell nearly across the board. The bright spot for the home furnishings industry — receipts at furniture stores climbed 0.8 percent.
January 14,
2015 by in Acquisition, Carpets / Rugs, Industry, Product
Calhoun, Ga.-based flooring supplier Mohawk Inds. (NYSE: MHK) has signed an agreement to acquire IVC Group, a vinyl and laminate flooring producer.