Contemporary Design Group Creates Design Award

September 22, 2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Special Events

The Contemporary Design Group is rolling out an industry award to recognize design excellence.

Next Gen Sets Market Prep Webinar

September 22, 2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry

Home furnishings networking group Next Generation Now is endorsing a webinar designed to help buyers buy smarter at the upcoming High Point Furniture Market.

Webinar: Skills for Increasing Add-on, Accessory Sales

September 22, 2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Special Events

The Furniture Training Co. is hosting a webinar Thursday designed to give retailers strategies for boosting accessory and add-on sales.

Bernie & Phyl's Offers Pats' Tom Brady a Job

September 19, 2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry

Norton, Mass.-based retailer Bernie & Phyl's CEO Bernie Rubin has offered New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady a full-time position as vice president with the retailer.

Furniture First Adds Lucas Home Furnishings

September 19, 2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry

Lucas Home Furnishings has joined the Furniture First buying group.

Pier 1 2Q Income Sinks

September 18, 2014 by in Financial Reports, Furniture Retailing, Industry

Specialty home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports reported net income of $9.2 million for the second quarter ended Aug. 30, a 48 percent decrease from net income of $17.8 million reported in the second quarter of last year.