September 18,
2013 by in High Point, Market 
The North American Home Furnishings Association(www.nahfa.org) has set its slate of seminars for October's High Point Furniture Market.
September 18,
2013 by in Industry, Licensing
Singer Donny Osmond is stepping into the home furnishings arena with his wife Debbie Osmond.
September 18,
2013 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Licensing
Specialty home furnishings retailer PBTeen has partnered with celebrity stylists and fashion designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliott to create a unique collection of decorative fashions for kids' rooms.
September 18,
2013 by in Industry, Store Openings
HOM Furniture is readying for the opening of its store in Onalaska, Wis., this weekend.
The Coon Rapids, Minn.-based retailer company is replicating its store-within-a-store concept and the new location. The store employs about 50 people.
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Source: Online La Crosse Tribune
September 18,
2013 by in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
Ron Wanek, the chairman and founder of America's largest furniture company, is a billionaire - nearly twice over. He makes his comeback to The Forbes 200 list of Richest Americans thanks to the strength of Ashley Furniture.
Forbes' analysis indicates Wanek is the majority owner of the privately held manufacturer and retailer of home furnishings, based out of Arcadia, Wis. The company generated more than $3.5 billion in revenue in 2012, more than any other U.S. furniture maker. The 72-year-old chairman's stake in the company is worth $1.8 billion.
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Source: Forbes.com