March 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Atlanta-based Havertys (NYSE: HVT) has announced it will temporarily close its retail locations beginning March 19 until April 2 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The warehouse and distribution operations will also be suspended for two weeks, with teams receiving products from vendors and making home deliveries thru March 21.
March 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
RH (NYSE: RH) has announced temporary closure of its galleries, restaurants and outlets in North America.
March 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Overstock.com (NASDAQ:OSTK) has announced the appointment of Adrianne Lee as its chief financial officer.
March 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn Kids, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, has unveiled a nursery collection designed by interior designer Jeremiah Brent.
March 17,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Boston-based retailer Jordan’s Furniture has announced all its stores will temporarily close in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective March 18.
March 17,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) has announced the temporary closure of all U.S. and Canada stores, effective 6 p.m. local time, March 17, with a plan to reopen on April 2, 2020.
March 17,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) announced that entries are now open for the 2020 Pinnacle Awards. Submissions will be accepted through July 31, 2020.