August 5,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry 
Ikea’s first inner-city store, which opened in June, is trying to remedy a couple of headaches that come along with its new city-center concept.
August 5,
2014 by in Industry, Retail Technology
Supply chain and retail management software supplier HighJump Software has released new capabilities to Profitsystems' Retailvantage.
August 5,
2014 by in Industry, Obituaries
William Bernard "Bernie" Madden, the former owner of Madden-McFarland Interiors in Kansas City, has died. He was 80.
August 4,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry, Mattresses, Product
Despite the historical odds stacked against the bedding industry, the category has experienced a second quarter increase in sales.
August 4,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
Furniture orders climbed 3 percent over last May, down from a 13 percent increase reported for April, according to Smith Leonard's monthly Furniture Insights.
August 4,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Furniture retailer Furniture Sir Plus has introduced the Family Unity Project, a group of projects to help strengthen families and communities in which its stores are located.
August 4,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Planned Furniture Promotions has named Rick Duffey Western regional manager. In his new position, Duffey is responsible for accounts west of the Mississippi River.