June 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
The popularity of e-filing federal tax returns has put refund money into consumers’ pockets more quickly than ever, pumping some $318 billion into the economy in 2016, according to new data from the Internal Revenue Service.
June 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Rent-to-own major Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII) capped off a month-long fund-raising effort with a $114,000 donation to the North Texas Food Bank.
June 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Printing and branding solutions company Wright Global Graphics won 12 awards at the recent Printing Industry of Carolinas Awards celebration in Concord, N.C.
June 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
High-end upholstery producer Lancaster Custom Crafted Upholstery has been named the Best North American Manufacturer/Wholesaler by the Business Excellence Forum, a Houston-based organization for small and medium-sized businesses.
June 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Students in Western Technical College’s Electromechanical Technology program will soon have the opportunity to receive training on state-of-the-art Yakasawa robots and simulated trainers, thanks to a new partnership with Ashley Furniture.
June 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Retailer RH (NYSE: RH) said revenues jumped 23.4% in its first fiscal quarter, and the company formerly known as Restoration Hardware slashed its net loss to $3.37 million.
June 2,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Retail Closing
Dearden’s, a 108-year-old furniture retailer in Southern California, will close all eight of its stores by the end of the summer, according to multiple media reports.