Roger Murray Dies at 71

July 2, 2013   by Home Furnishing Business in Industry, Obituaries   

Longtime Simmons Co. executive and enthusiastic philanthropist Roger Murray has died. He was 71.

U40 to Host Atlanta Social Event

July 2, 2013   by Home Furnishing Business in Industry, Special Events   

Catering to the under-40 set in the home accents industry ART, the association for retailers, sales representatives, manufacturers and suppliers of home accent, will host a social for younger industry members.

GMFA Golf Outing Raises $10K

July 2, 2013   by Home Furnishing Business in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   

The Greater Metropolitan Furnishings Association's recent golf outing raised $10,000 for the Dean Michael Clarizio Cancer Foundation.

Pizza Exec Nominated to La-Z-Boy Board

July 2, 2013   by Home Furnishing Business in Executive Changes, Industry   

Michael Lawton, CFO of Domino's Pizza, has been nominated to serve a one year term on the La-Z-Boy Inc board of the directors.

Furniture Today Group Sold

July 1, 2013   by Folio Magazine in Acquisition, Industry   

For the second time in three years, trade newspaper Furniture Today has been sold.

Sandow, publisher of Luxe Interiors + Design, Worth and NewBeauty, among others, has sold its Furniture Today Media Group to newly-formed FT Media Holdings, LLC.

Surya to Launch Vignette Display System

July 1, 2013   by Home Furnishing Business in Carpets / Rugs, Display, Industry, Product   

Accessories and rug vendor Surya will launch a new retail vignette display system at summer furniture markets.

Natuzzi to Lay off 1,700+ in Italy

July 1, 2013   by Home Furnishing Business in Industry   

Leather upholstered furniture maker Natuzzi will lay off 1,700-plus employees in Italy as part of its plan for a return to profitability.