SEI/Aaron's Settles Computer Monitoring Suit

September 9, 2014 by in Industry, Legal

Rent-to-own retailer SEI/Aaron's (NYSE:AAN) has agreed to settle with the Vermont Attorney General for $45,000 to the state of Vermont and $2,000 to each of three consumers whose consumers were remotely monitored for online activity.

Visual Comfort Teams with Niermann Weeks

September 9, 2014 by in Industry, Licensing, Lighting, Product

Lighting vendor Visual Comfort & Co. has a new licensing partnership with custom home furnishings source Niermann Weeks.

Surya to Show 700+ Outdoor Products at Casual Show

September 9, 2014 by in Market, Outdoor Furniture, Product

Home accessories and rug vendor Surya will introduce an expanded outdoor product offering at the Sept. 16-19 International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago.

FastFact: Higher Income Groups Make Household Gains

September 8, 2014 by in Economic News, Industry

The growth in households over the 12-year period of 2000 to 2012 has been primarily among people making more than $75,000 a year.

Roche Bobois, Venus Williams Makeover Women's Shelter

September 8, 2014 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry

Roche Bobois and tennis star Venus Williams joined forces to refurnish the Lotus House shelter for homeless and abused women and children.

Home Run! Gallery Furniture Issues Refunds to Customers

September 8, 2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry

Thanks to the Houston Astros' 63rd win this season, Gallery Furniture is refunding millions to the first 500 consumers who purchased at least $6,300 worth of furniture.