Scheffer Joins, Bray Departs High Point Market Board

November 13, 2013   by in High Point, Market   

Universal Furniture President and CEO Jeff Scheffer has joined the board of the High Point Market Authority.

The Riverside Co. Divests ProfitSystems' Investment

November 13, 2013   by in Business Strategy, Industry, Retail Technology   

Next Generation Now Day at High Point Draws 70 Participants

November 13, 2013   by in Industry, Special Events   

Furniture networking group Next Generation Now's inaugural Next Gen Day at October High Point Furniture Market drew more than 70 students and young professionals.

Wood Castle Furniture Bunks Recalled

November 13, 2013   by in Product, Youth, Juvenile Furniture   

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled around 1,000 bunk beds made by Wood Castle Furniture.

Hart Furniture Closes Wholesale Operation

November 13, 2013   by in Furniture Retailing, Industry   

Hart Furniture Co., Siler City, N.C., is closing its wholesale/distribution division after 61 years of business.

ELK Group International Acquires Lazy Susan USA

November 12, 2013   by in Acquisition, Industry, Lighting, Product   

ELK Group International has acquired decorative accessories vendor Lazy Susan USA through ELK’s sister company, Mount Summit Lighting.

Select Comfort Reaffirms 2013 Outlook

November 12, 2013   by in Bedding, Financial Reports, Furniture Retailing, Industry, Product   

Specialty bedding retailer Select Comfort (NASDAQ: SCSS)  has reaffirmed its full-year 2013 outlook.