January 15,
2015 by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry 
Home furnishings retailer Bob’s Discount Furniture has leased a 751,966-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in the Chicago area.
January 15,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Maryland Heights, Mo.-based Carol House Furniture has joined the Furniture First buying group.
January 15,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
The North American Home Furnishings Association (NAHFA) is offering retail members access to manufacturers’ product data in a standardized format through an online portal.
January 15,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Canadian retailer The Brick has completed the move of its e-commerce operations to Blueport Commerce’s SaaS platform.
January 15,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Green, Industry
Ikea has set the installation of its solar panels for the Merriam, Kans., store for this spring.
January 14,
2015 by in Economic News, Furniture Retailing, Industry
U.S. retail sales slipped 0.9 percent in December as demand for goods fell nearly across the board. The bright spot for the home furnishings industry — receipts at furniture stores climbed 0.8 percent.
January 14,
2015 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair (NYSE: W) has teamed with paint expert Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) to offer consumers color matching and inspiration throughout the shopping experience.