February 27,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry, Special Events   
  
        
    
     The International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. has named four up-and-coming sales representatives as winners of its Rising Star Award for 2018.
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. has named four up-and-coming sales representatives as winners of its Rising Star Award for 2018.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 27,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   
  
        
    
     Ante4Autism, an annual charity poker event that takes place before the Las Vegas Market every January, raised a record $137,981 this year, according to final totals released by event organizers.
Ante4Autism, an annual charity poker event that takes place before the Las Vegas Market every January, raised a record $137,981 this year, according to final totals released by event organizers.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 27,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   
  
        
    
     Art Van Furniture has begun accepting applications for the annual Art Van Charity Challenge, during which charities in the Midwest compete for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
Art Van Furniture has begun accepting applications for the annual Art Van Charity Challenge, during which charities in the Midwest compete for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 26,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Despite their waning influence as they age out of their prime spending years, Baby Boomers still control the greatest portion of consumer spending on furniture and bedding, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Despite their waning influence as they age out of their prime spending years, Baby Boomers still control the greatest portion of consumer spending on furniture and bedding, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 26,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), which last week began rolling out a greatly expanded assortment of furniture and home décor on its e-commerce site, is set to launch a separate site that sells a private label mattress line, the New York Times reported.
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), which last week began rolling out a greatly expanded assortment of furniture and home décor on its e-commerce site, is set to launch a separate site that sells a private label mattress line, the New York Times reported.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 26,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     PureCare, a resource for mattress and pillow protectors, sheets and pillows, is moving to new headquarters in its hometown of Phoenix, Ariz., that will include the company’s first-ever domestic pillow factory.
PureCare, a resource for mattress and pillow protectors, sheets and pillows, is moving to new headquarters in its hometown of Phoenix, Ariz., that will include the company’s first-ever domestic pillow factory.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 26,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Stanley Furniture (NASDAQ: STLY) has scheduled a special shareholders meeting for March 2 to vote on the proposed sale of substantially all of the company’s assets to an entity headed by Walter Blocker, chairman of the Vietnam Trade Alliance.
Stanley Furniture (NASDAQ: STLY) has scheduled a special shareholders meeting for March 2 to vote on the proposed sale of substantially all of the company’s assets to an entity headed by Walter Blocker, chairman of the Vietnam Trade Alliance.