August 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Nearly 23% of the nation’s renters moved from 2015 to 2016, but only 5% of homeowners changed residences, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
August 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Houston-based furniture chain Gallery Furniture is opening its I-45 North location (between Tidwell and Parker) and the location in the Richmond area off Grand Parkway as shelters for Tropical Storm Harvey families, according to a release on Sunday.
August 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
The Saatva Company, an online mattress retailer, has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the third straight year.
August 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture First, a national furniture and mattress buying group for independent retailers, has announced a new health insurance program for members that will allow them to cover their retail employees at a lower cost.
August 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Discount retailer Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) said sales edged up 1.5% in the quarter ended July 29, but profits jumped more than 28% to $29.1 million or 67 cents per share.
August 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Purple, a fast-growing online mattress producer whose mattresses use a patented Hyper-Elastic Polymer, is now shipping its products into Canada – the company’s first international expansion.
August 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
After a year-long testing phase, the CertiPUR-US certification program for slabstock flexible polyurethane foam has been expanded to include molded flexible polyurethane foam that is used in pillows, bedding products and upholstered furniture.