CDG to Hold 2014 Conference in Miami

March 5, 2014   by in Furniture Retailing, Industry   

Furniture buying consortium Contemporary Design Group will hold its 2014 conference Dec. 5-7 in Miami, Fla.

Wayfair Boosts Planned Headquarters Space

March 5, 2014   by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry   

Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair  is adding 170,000 square feet to its planned Boston headquarters.

Sparks Home Furnishings to Close

March 5, 2014   by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Retail Closing   

Retailer Sparks Home Furnishings in Vancouver, Wash., is closing after 132 years in business.

Sons of Ikea Founder Emerge as New Billionaires

March 5, 2014   by in Furniture Retailing, Industry   

The three sons of Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad are following in their father's footsteps by becoming billionaires and remaining out of the limelight.

Art Van Furniture Names VP

March 4, 2014   by in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry   

John Wyatt has joined Art Van Furniture as vice president of real estate and construction for the home furnishings retailer.

Buffett Waxes Eloquent on Nebraska Furniture Mart

March 3, 2014   by in Furniture Retailing, Industry   

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett singled out Nebraska Furniture Mart for praise in a letter to shareholders on the company's performance.

Pier 1 Braces Investors for Year-End Results

February 28, 2014   by in Financial Reports, Furniture Retailing, Industry   

Specialty home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports  (NYSE: PIR)  updated its expectations for its fourth quarter earnings saying weather disruptions have impacted store traffic throughout its network of stores.