June 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Casual Furniture, Customer Service, Industry 
Ready-to-assemble furniture producer South Shore has expanded the recall of its Summer Breeze chest of drawers because it presents a serious tip-over or entrapment hazard to children if the unit is not anchored to a wall.
June 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Home furnishings and décor retailer Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) cut its net loss to $2.99 million or 4 cents per share in the quarter ended May 27 as the company boosted gross margin and benefitted from several other operational and merchandise improvements.
June 29,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Fabric supplier Culp Inc. said it will change its New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol from “CFI” to “CULP,” effective with the start of trading on July 13.
June 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress industry powerhouse Serta Simmons Bedding has launched a company called Tomorrow Sleep that will sell hybrid mattresses and related sleep products through a direct-to-consumer model.
June 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
San Diego-based Jerome’s Furniture has launched a private label line called Premier that is aimed at competing with upper-end retailers.
June 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Fill Station Group, a “retailtainment” program that allows consumers to build a custom pillow from scratch, is sponsoring a pair of seminars at next month’s Las Vegas Market featuring social media expert Jeff Evans.