March 13,
        2014   by   in Economic News, Industry  
  
        
    
    U.S. retail sales climbed an adjusted 0.3 percent last month for the first time in three months, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        March 13,
        2014   by   in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    GE (NYSE: GE) filed for an initial public offer it of its North American retail finance business, which will operate under the name Synchrony Financial.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        March 13,
        2014   by   in Carpets / Rugs, Executive Changes, Industry, Product  
  
        
    
    Tim Ward has been named western regional sales manager for Loloi, a newly created position.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        March 13,
        2014   by   in Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    Gerald Perritt has been named president and CEO of logistics company Kenco. 
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        March 12,
        2014   by   in Green, Industry  
  
        
    
    The Sustainable Furnishings Council will host a webinar on how to avoid "greenwashing"--that is, making false environmental claims about a product.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        March 12,
        2014   by   in Bedding, Product  
  
        
    
    
Components manufacturer HSM will introduce its Transitional Sleep System adjustable bed foundations at the March 26-29 ISPA Expo in New Orleans.