August 20,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry 
During last month’s Las Vegas Market CEO Summit, high-level keynote speakers agreed that the trade war is about much more than China and the problems are likely to spread to other home sourcing nations like Vietnam and India.
August 20,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Industry, Store Openings
Washington Prime Group (NYSE: WPG), parent company of Chicago-based The RoomPlace, has announced the opening of its largest store to date at Lincolnwood Town Center.
August 20,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) has announced its donation of $10,000 to Operation Backpack, providing thousands of children in need with new backpacks filled with school supplies.
August 19,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The majority of top-spending furniture consumers are high-earning married consumers, in their late 30s and early 40s with young children, living in urban areas, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2017 Consumer Expenditure Survey.
August 19,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
HSM, an integrated manufacturer serving the home furnishings industry, has introduced a new dedicated website that traces the company’s journey from a small producer of coiled springs and wire for mattresses and furniture to its status today as a global supplier of components for multiple industries.
August 19,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) have released the 2019 edition of the Wood Furniture Scorecard, a comprehensive assessment of wood sourcing policies at nearly 90 furniture retailers across North America.
August 19,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Minnesota-based retailer Schneiderman’s Furniture has announced it raised more than $94,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest (RMCH-UM) and other non-profit organizations as the host of the Russ Schneiderman Memorial Golf Tournament, held on June 20.