February 12,
2014 by in Acquisition, Industry 
Paula Deen Ventures, a newly formed company, is getting a cash infusion of between $75 million and $100 million from Najafi Cos., a private-equity company owned by the owner of BMG Music Service and the Book-of-the-Month Club.
February 12,
2014 by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Office supplies retailer Staples and the Professional Golf Association have each committed to making donations to the City of Hope, and it's easy to participate.
February 12,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry
Boston-based Wayfair.com has named James Savarese chief operating officer.
February 12,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Sergei Tashlikowich has been named president and CEO of Wholesale Furniture Brokers, an online, direct-from-manufacturers seller.
February 12,
2014 by in Industry, Social Media
Bedding supplier Therapedic International has kicked off its social and new media strategy to build brand and product awareness among consumers and within the furniture industry.
February 12,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Retail Closing
Thomasville Home Furnishings of N.J. plans to close two of its six locations. A store-closing sale will kick off Saturday.
February 12,
2014 by in Industry
Packaging and marketing services provider Wright Global Graphics Solutions has invested more than $3 million in new state-of-the-art equipment to bring new services to its client base.