May 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events 
Rent-to-own major Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII) has awarded $60,000 in scholarships to high school and undergraduate students across the country as part of its Make-A-Difference Scholarship Program.
May 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Las Vegas Market announced that a lineup of trend forecasters and thought-leaders will present information-rich and industry-relevant content at the Summer Market, which takes place July 30-August 3.
May 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Furniture, Industry
The mattress industry continued its slow growth pattern in the first quarter, as sales were 2.4% ahead of the first quarter of last year, according to data compiled by Impact Consulting Services, parent company of Home Furnishings Business.
May 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Store Openings
Big Sandy Superstores plans to open two additional locations in central Ohio later this year, boosting the retailer’s presence in the Columbus, Ohio area.
May 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
More than 225 Massachusetts foster children who are graduating from high school this year were honored Sunday night by Jordan’s Furniture at a banquet and awards program that included a screening of the newly released movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”
May 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Internet
Blue Bell Mattress Co., which has the licensing rights for Natura World mattresses in the United States, has launched a new website that offers consumers an improved interface, and includes information about the brand’s growing stable of products and services, and the benefits of sleeping organic.
May 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
E-commerce heavyweight Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) said first-quarter revenue rose 4.5% to $432.4 million, but the retailer swung to a net loss due to losses at a subsidiary that develops blockchain technology.