February 13,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry 
U.S. retail sales dropped 0.4 percent in January, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
February 13,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Another key executive from Heritage Home Group has left the company.
February 13,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry, Outdoor Furniture, Product
Julia Chappell has assumed marketing leadership duties for the Chicago Merchandise Mart's Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, premarket and day-to-day marketing duties for the industry's permanent showrooms.
February 13,
2014 by in Industry, Sourcing / Importing
Import volume at major U.S. retail container ports is expected to drop 8.4 percent in February from the same time last year as the shipping cycle reaches its slowest month of the year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
February 12,
2014 by in Acquisition, Industry
Paula Deen Ventures, a newly formed company, is getting a cash infusion of between $75 million and $100 million from Najafi Cos., a private-equity company owned by the owner of BMG Music Service and the Book-of-the-Month Club.
February 12,
2014 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Office supplies retailer Staples and the Professional Golf Association have each committed to making donations to the City of Hope, and it's easy to participate.
February 12,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Boston-based Wayfair.com has named James Savarese chief operating officer.