June 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry, Special Events 
Michigan-based Art Van Furniture was honored at the annual American Business Awards banquet for its quick action in spearheading donations of water and money for those affected by the water crisis last year in Flint, Mich.
June 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Retailer Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has opened a 7,000-square-foot “concept store” in Seattle that combines its signature kitchen and food products with a selection of home furnishings.
June 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The Sherpa Sustainability Institute is offering a 50% discount to Sustainable Furnishings Council members who attend one or both of the sustainability workshops the group is conducting in Las Vegas two days before the opening of the Summer Market.
June 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
More than 2,000 exhibitors and 90,000 attendees are expected to be on hand for the 40th edition of the China International Furniture Fair, which is set for Sept. 11-14 at the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai.
June 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Millennials are the most likely segment of the population to spend their tax refund money on a major purchase or “splurge” of smaller purchases, according to a survey conducted by GoBankingRates.com.
June 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Specialized carrier Cory Home Delivery has promoted Shirley Disbrow to the newly created post of controller and Loryn Marino to legal and compliance manager.
June 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Bob’s Discount Furniture donated $75,000 to Massachusetts Special Olympics during the group’s recent Summer Games at Boston University.