November 21,
2013 by in Acquisition, Bankruptcy, Industry 
Then, there was one. One bidder for Furniture Brands International's assets in the company's bankruptcy auction originally set for today. The auction has been cancelled because only one qualified bid was received by yesterday's deadline.
November 21,
2013 by in Financial Reports, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma posted a 16 percent increase in third quarter profit, and same-store sales increased in all the company's brands.
November 21,
2013 by in Industry, Special Events
A documentary on chemicals in upholstery that is set to air next week on HBO was recently shown at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Here's an interview with the film's directors and their take on flame retardant chemicals in furniture.
November 21,
2013 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Baker Odds & Ends, the "virtual outlet" of high-end vendor Baker Knapp & Tubbs, will launch a pop-up outlet event in High Point running the next four weekends.
November 21,
2013 by in Industry, Internet
The Piedmont Furniture Club, a division of the Virginia/Carolinas chapter of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, will hold a seminar on e-commerce Dec. 11.
November 20,
2013 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Long-time executive director of the American Society of Furniture Designers Christine Evans has retired, and the organization has changed its leadership.