November 7,
        2013   by   in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry   
  
        
    
    Furniture retailer American Furniture Warehouse, which had plans to build a store in Colorado Springs, Colo., appears to be ditching those plans. The 35-acre tract is now on the real estate market.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 7,
        2013   by   in Bankruptcy, Industry   
  
        
    
     The outcome for the new owner of Furniture Brands International could come sooner than expected. The auction will now be held Nov. 21 instead of Dec. 10, which was the initial date set. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 7,
        2013   by   in Executive Changes, Industry, Leather Upholstery, Product   
  
        
    
    Simone Ferrari has been named chief marketing officer of the Italian home furnishings company Natuzzi Group  (NYSE: NTZ). 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 6,
        2013   by   in Acquisition, Industry   
  
        
    
    
Four Hands CEO Matthew Briggs has successfully led a management buyout from private equity partner Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.  
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 6,
        2013   by   in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
    A High Point furniture company is preparing to shut its doors after nearly 50 years in business.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        November 6,
        2013   by   in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Store Openings   
  
        
    
    Home furnishings retailer Baer's will open its newest store tomorrow in West Melbourne, Fla. The 100,000-square-foot store is the retailer's 15th location in the state.