January 5,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Home décor supplier Midwest-CBK has named Scott Wehrs general manager and chief administrative officer.
January 5,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Since the recession, sales within the furniture industry have outperformed sales of major appliances and televisions, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
January 5,
2015 by in Industry, Obituaries
Marty Gutzler, owner of Nashville, Ill.-based Gutzler’s Furniture, died in a plane crash Friday evening in Kentucky.
January 5,
2015 by in Acquisition, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Charlotte-based Broad River Furniture, an Ashley Furniture HomeStore retailer, has broadened its reach into Asheville, N.C., with the acquisition of two Ashley Furniture HomeStores.
January 5,
2015 by in Financial Reports, Industry
Online home furnishings brand Wayfair (NYSE: W) has updated its class A share count of as Dec. 31.
January 5,
2015 by in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry

Dallas-based and family-owned
Weir’s Furniture has named Jamie Hawley as the company’s CEO.
January 2,
2015 by in Bankruptcy, Bedding, Industry, Product
Mattress supplier Carolina Mattress Guild in Thomasville, N.C., has filed Chapter 7 liquidation with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Greensboro, N.C.