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April 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Mark Bacon, senior vice president of La-Z-Boy and president of La-Z-Boy Branded Business, has resigned from the company, effective April 30.
April 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedroom, Furniture, Product
Case goods and upholstery resource Safavieh has voluntarily recalled about 500 lingerie chests because they pose a tip-over and entrapment hazard for children if not anchored to a wall.
April 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Mattresses, Product
The historic Van Vorst mattress brand is making a comeback, thanks to a new partnership between bedding producer Eclipse International and Jim and Mike Malkiewicz, the owners of Blue Ocean Sleep.
April 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedroom, Industry, Merchandising, Product
Customatic, a major supplier of adjustable beds, has issued a voluntary recall of about 50,000 units because of a possible electric shock hazard from the bed’s side-mounted AC outlets.
April 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) said sales slipped 2.6% in the fourth fiscal quarter, but net income shot up more than 42% as the retailer boosted gross margins and controlled operational costs.
April 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Merchandising, Occasional Tables, Product, Upholstery
Upholstery producer Bauhaus Furniture is expanding its product portfolio to include a selection of occasional tables that coordinate with its upholstery offerings.
April 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has launched its 2017 membership drive, seeking new members who believe in honoring pioneers in all areas of the industry, preserving its history, interacting with other leaders, and helping chart the future.