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.
September 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
The Ocean Master Max outdoor umbrella from Tuuci, which features an integrated lighting system, won the Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” award during the recent Casual Market Chicago.
September 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, retailer Rooms To Go has pledged $2 million in monetary support to national and local charities and more than 2,000 rooms of furniture to hurricane victims.
September 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
Upholstery and occasional furniture resource Abbyson is partnering with Sherwin-Williams to host the 2018 Colormix Trends Forecast on the opening day of next month’s High Point Market.
September 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
Ryan Craver, senior vice president of emerging brands, licenses and digital strategy for Lamour Group, and Marty Whitmore, vice president of Boston Retail Partners, will be keynote speakers for the annual Storis client conference, set for Nov. 1-3 in Florham Park, N.J.
September 15,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Industry
Ohio-based Morris Furniture is launching an anniversary promotion today that features a sweepstakes awarding at least $100,000 worth of furniture and mattresses to be shared by 70 lucky consumers -- representing one winner for every year the company has been in business.
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.