July 3,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Store Openings  
  
        
    
    
The RoomPlace has expanded its footprint in Indianapolis with the opening of a 70,000-square-foot store and 100,000-square-foot distribution center on the East Side of the city.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        July 3,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Customer Service, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Ready-to-assemble furniture producer Homestar has recalled about 1,470 of its Stockholm three-drawer TV chests because they pose a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard for children if they are not anchored to a wall.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 30,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Mattress major Simmons has launched a national advertising campaign for its flagship Beautyrest brand that positions the brand as the “ultimate equipment” for a good night’s sleep.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 30,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry  
  
        
    
    
High-end manufacturer Theodore Alexander has named Jackie Paulsen to the newly created post of chief marketing officer.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 30,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events  
  
        
    
    
Bedding accessories producer Malouf has won the American Inhouse Design Award from Graphic Design USA for the second straight year.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 30,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events  
  
        
    
    
Durham Furniture, a Canadian manufacturer of solid wood bedroom and occasional furniture, is celebrating its 118-year history this week in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Canada Day, which is July 1.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        June 29,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Buoyed by its custom upholstery business and improvements at company-owned retail stores, Bassett Furniture Inds. (NASDAQ: BSET) said sales and profits were higher in the quarter ended May 27.