January 15,
2014 by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry 
Ashley Furniture recently opened its second retail store in the southern city of Suzhou in China showcasing smaller, more compact designs for more compact living.
January 15,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
U.S. retail sales edged up in December with a core spending gauge posting a big jump, a sign the economy gathered steam at the end of last year and was poised for stronger growth in 2014.
January 8,
2014 by in Designer Weekly
Scandinavian design is coming on strong. For those designers with clients eager to embrace the trend, here's a room-by-room guide with a wealth of ideas.
January 6,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Decorium Furniture's next generation has taken over the family business as the Joe Forberg moves toward retirement.
January 6,
2014 by in Industry, Obituaries
George A. "Buck" Thornton III, a former executive with Heilig-Meyers and Rhodes Furniture, has died. He was 73.
January 6,
2014 by in Industry, Legal, Product, Upholstery
New regulations to reduce flame retardants in furniture and other consumer goods rolled into effect with the new year.
January 3,
2014 by in Industry, Legal, Licensing
Macy's and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia say they have settled a breach-of-contract lawsuit involving J.C. Penney.