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.
August 4,
2014 by in Business Strategy, Industry, Motion Upholstery, Product
Hassell Franklin, chairman and CEO of motion upholstery supplier Franklin Corp., has been featured in a news series that spotlights Mississippi entrepreneurs.
August 4,
2014 by in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry
Herman Miller knows times have changed, and it can no longer rely so heavily on selling office and institutional furniture to Fortune 1,000 companies and government agencies.
August 1,
2014 by in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Bain Capital and Oaktree Capital Group are looking to an initial public offering for International Market Centers, the owner of the Las Vegas Market and numerous prime showroom buildings in High Point, according to the Wall Street Journal.
August 1,
2014 by in Business Strategy, Industry
Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair plans to open a customer service center in Orem, Utah, by the middle of this month.