February 28,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry 
Retailers ordered 5 percent more furniture in December 2013 than December 2012, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey.
February 28,
2014 by in Industry, Sourcing / Importing
The U.S. Department of Commerce has applied a preliminary duty rate of 216.01 percent on 2012 shipments of wood bedroom furniture from China.
February 28,
2014 by in Financial Reports, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Specialty home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) updated its expectations for its fourth quarter earnings saying weather disruptions have impacted store traffic throughout its network of stores.
February 28,
2014 by in Casegoods, Executive Changes, Industry, Product, Upholstery
Home furnishings supplier Schnadig International has promoted four executives at its Greensboro, N.C., headquarters.
February 28,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry, Outdoor Furniture, Product
Casual furniture supplier Agio-USA has named Doug DeFouw senior vice president of product design.
February 27,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Internet
The North American Home Furnishings Association (NAHFA) is lobbying a legislator to push for marketplace fairness for retailers.