February 10,
2014 by in Acquisition, Industry, Rent-To-Own 
Rent-to-own retailer Aaron's has received a takeover bid from investment firm Vintage Capital Management.
February 7,
2014 by in Bedding, Financial Reports, Industry, Product
Propelled by its March acquisition of Sealy, bedding major Tempur Sealy reported a 98.8 percent increase in fourth-quarter sales, which totaled $678.1 million.
February 7,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
The National Retail Federation is predicting U.S. retail sales will increase 4.1 percent in 2014.
February 7,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry
Havertys Furniture has leased 45,000 square feet of retail space in Fayetteville, N.C.
February 7,
2014 by in Market, Tupelo
Affordable Home Furnishings has won the Tupelo Furniture Market's Buyer Appreciation Award.
February 7,
2014 by in Industry, Retail Closing
An Ashley Furniture Homestore outlet in Memphis, Tenn., will close.
February 7,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
While affluent consumer confidence as measured by Unity Marketing's Luxury Consumption Index rose slightly in early January, the latest survey forecasting spending and purchases among the affluent shoppers shows they are more likely to save and invest any financial gains they accumulate over the next 12 months, rather than pick up the pace of spending on luxury or high-end goods and services.