August 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events 
Las Vegas Market officials said home furnishings buyer attendance at the recently-concluded Summer Market was “on par” with last summer’s show, while gift buyer attendance posted a healthy 6% gain.
August 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Upholstery and case goods resource Fine Furniture Design has strengthened its quick-ship mixed container program by offering more aggressive price points and accelerated delivery for small and mid-size retailers.
August 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Outdoor furniture producer Brown Jordan International has named Jeff Leonard as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
August 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Nova Lifestyle (NASDAQ: NVFY), parent company of Diamond Sofa and several other furniture and accessories brands, said sales slipped 1% in the second quarter, but the company reversed a net loss by recording a profit of $560,000 or 2 cents per share.
August 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) said Jeffrey N. Boyer, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is leaving the company effective Oct. 3 to become CFO of Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL), where he has been a member of the board of directors since 2007.
August 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Directors of Atlanta-based Havertys (NYSE: HVT) have approved a 3-cent increase in the cash dividend, boosting the payout to 15 cents per share of common stock.
August 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Bunakara, a high-end resource for furniture, home accents and textiles, will be exhibiting for the first time this month at NY Now, a gift and home décor market that takes place Aug. 20-23.