July 31,
2013 by in Economic News, Industry 
New orders from retailers for furniture rose 6 percent in May compared with May 2012, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey.
July 23,
2013 by Advertising Age in Economic News, Industry
Not all small businesses are cutting ad spending for efficiency. In some categories, like furniture, business dynamics are forcing them to eliminate the expense to survive.
July 22,
2013 by Tampa Bay Times in Economic News, Industry
Ashley Furniture founder Ron Wanek has scooped up one of Tampa Bay's priciest home sales in the area since 2011.
July 19,
2013 by in Economic News, Industry
Samson Holding plans to sell a portion of its nearly 13 percent stake in Furniture Brands International (NYSE: FBN).
July 19,
2013 by STLtoday.com in Economic News, Industry
The furniture industry rises and falls with the housing market, and lately most sofa and dresser makers have been buoyed by the uptick in home sales.
Furniture Brands International is the notable exception. The Clayton-based company has lost money every year since 2007, and analysts don't see it turning around before 2015.
July 17,
2013 by Dallas Morning News in Economic News, Industry
Longtime department store analyst Michael Exstein reiterated his sell rating for J.C. Penney stock after seeing increased markdowns in Penney's attractive new home department.
July 16,
2013 by Home Furnishings Business in Economic News, Industry
Foam products vendor FXI has created two components; Aerus and Maxperm, to help bedding manufacturers meet consumer needs for temperature regulation.