Bolotin Furniture in Pa. Going out of Business

August 7, 2013   by in Industry, Retail Closing   

Fourth-generation furniture retailer Bolotin Furniture in Hermitage, Pa., is going out of business after 107 years.

SFC Webinar to Examine Wood Sourcing in Vietnam

August 7, 2013   by in Industry, Sourcing / Importing   

The Sustainable Furnishings Council will host a free webinar examining wood sourcing in Vietnam.

Furniture Brands International Reports Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

August 6, 2013   by Nasdaq in Financial Reports, Industry   

Jerome's Furniture Names 2 Business Services Execs

August 6, 2013   by in Executive Changes, Industry   

Pam Fettu  has joined Jerome's Furniture as vice president of human resources; and Aimee Lumbo  has been promoted to director of finance.

Furniture Brands Q2 Sales off 4%

August 6, 2013   by in Financial Reports, Industry   

Furniture Brands International (NYSE:FBN) reported second-quarter 2013 sales of $255 million, a 4 percent decline from the prior-year period.

Art Van Has "Cruise" Promotion on Facebook

August 6, 2013   by in Industry, Social Media   

Art Van Furniture is offering classic-car lovers a chance to "cruise" Metro Detroit's Woodward Avenue with Happy Days sitcom stars Anson Williams  ("Potsie") or Don Most  ("Ralph Malph").

Berkshire Hathaway Q2 Earnings up 46%

August 5, 2013   by in Financial Reports, Industry   

Second-quarter earnings jumped 46 percent at Warren Buffett 's Berkshire Hathaway, the company reported on Friday.