October 18,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry 
Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) has put into effect a $200 million share repurchase program.
October 18,
2013 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Steven Avitable has been named vice president of sales for high-end furniture supplier Dorya Interiors.
October 18,
2013 by in High Point, Market
The Furniture Training Co. has a showroom for the upcoming High Point Market.
October 17,
2013 by in Industry, Retail Closing
The Moderno Contemporary Furniture store in Denver, Col., is going out of business.
October 17,
2013 by in Industry
The North American Home Furnishings Association will hold its first membership meeting as a merged organization at High Point Furniture Market.
October 17,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Industry
Impact Consulting Services and The Furniture Training Company (FTC) announce today a strategic alliance agreement whereby Impact Consulting will offer the full range of FTC online furniture and mattress sales training programs and services to industry retailers and manufacturers.
October 17,
2013 by in Bedding, Financial Reports, Industry, Product
Specialty bedding retailer Select Comfort Corp. reported third-quarter results well below analysts' estimates due to higher costs and sagging demand for its mattresses, sending its shares down 25 percent after the bell.