February 13,
2014 by in Industry, Sourcing / Importing 
Import volume at major U.S. retail container ports is expected to drop 8.4 percent in February from the same time last year as the shipping cycle reaches its slowest month of the year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
February 12,
2014 by in Acquisition, Industry
Paula Deen Ventures, a newly formed company, is getting a cash infusion of between $75 million and $100 million from Najafi Cos., a private-equity company owned by the owner of BMG Music Service and the Book-of-the-Month Club.
February 12,
2014 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Office supplies retailer Staples and the Professional Golf Association have each committed to making donations to the City of Hope, and it's easy to participate.
February 12,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Boston-based Wayfair.com has named James Savarese chief operating officer.
February 12,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Sergei Tashlikowich has been named president and CEO of Wholesale Furniture Brokers, an online, direct-from-manufacturers seller.
February 12,
2014 by in Industry, Social Media
Bedding supplier Therapedic International has kicked off its social and new media strategy to build brand and product awareness among consumers and within the furniture industry.
February 12,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Retail Closing
Thomasville Home Furnishings of N.J. plans to close two of its six locations. A store-closing sale will kick off Saturday.