February 11,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Metro areas across the U.S. are suffering with tightening housing inventories and rising home prices, but some areas are having better luck with building permits and new housing construction in an attempt to turn the tide, according to data from U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits.
February 11,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
International Market Centers has announced eight new design-driven home furnishings exhibitors for Spring 2019 High Point Market, running April 6 – 10.
February 11,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wisconsin-based furniture superstore Steinhafels has announced a grand opening event for its 18th store on Friday, Feb. 15 at 9:45 a.m. in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
February 11,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Utah-based bedding accessories maker Malouf was recognized as the third “Best Entrepreneurial Company in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360 List — the highest ranking for any company in the West.
February 8,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has forecasted that retail sales during 2019 will increase between 3.8 percent and 4.4 percent to more than $3.8 trillion despite threats from an ongoing trade war, the volatile stock market and the effects of the government shutdown.
February 8,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Coconis Furniture/ Mattress 1st has announced the opening of its fourth store in Lancaster, Ohio, featuring a large selection of both mattresses and motion furniture by La-Z-Boy.
February 8,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry
Oregon-based BedMart Mattress Superstores has announced the acquisition of Parklane Mattresses, a family-owned mattress retailer with locations throughout the Portland metro area.