September 25,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Leather upholstery major Natuzzi (NYSE: NTZ) said second-quarter sales rose 7.3%, but the Italian company’s net loss widened to 4 million euros, or about $4.83 million.
Leather upholstery major Natuzzi (NYSE: NTZ) said second-quarter sales rose 7.3%, but the Italian company’s net loss widened to 4 million euros, or about $4.83 million.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 20,
        2017   by  Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Dering Hall, the online portal for high-end home furnishings, has raised $1.3 million in financing, according to a recent SEC Filing.
Dering Hall, the online portal for high-end home furnishings, has raised $1.3 million in financing, according to a recent SEC Filing.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 20,
        2017   by  Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Utah-based bedding accessories resource Malouf has been named to the Fast 50, a list of Utah’s fastest-growing businesses.
Utah-based bedding accessories resource Malouf has been named to the Fast 50, a list of Utah’s fastest-growing businesses.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 18,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Even though marriage and divorce rates have been steadily declining since 2000, establishing a new household remains one of the top reasons for moving, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Even though marriage and divorce rates have been steadily declining since 2000, establishing a new household remains one of the top reasons for moving, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 15,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Bedding major Tempur Sealy International (NYSE: TPX) said it is making an additional commitment of $1.5 million in mattress donations and contributions to support hurricane recovery efforts in Florida and Texas.
Bedding major Tempur Sealy International (NYSE: TPX) said it is making an additional commitment of $1.5 million in mattress donations and contributions to support hurricane recovery efforts in Florida and Texas.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 13,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Directors of Flexsteel Inds. (NASDAQ: FLXS) have approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend.
Directors of Flexsteel Inds. (NASDAQ: FLXS) have approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        September 11,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     A desire for new or different housing was the principal reason Americans moved last year, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
A desire for new or different housing was the principal reason Americans moved last year, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.