Consumer confidence falls in June
Survey indicates that spending on furniture continues to compete with family vacations, other big-ticket purchases WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell this month as consumer plans …
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Serta Simmons Bedding names Jim Loree CEO
Serta Simmons Bedding announces that Jim Loree, a seasoned executive and a member of the SSB Board of Directors, has been appointed as chief executive …
Big Lots looks to expand ‘extreme values’ across product categories
With highly sharp prices already, the retailer’s value proposition will also need to offer quality and durability, both of which remain important to today’s consumers …
Breaking News: Former Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma exec purchases GJ Styles
Doug Diemoz closed on the deal on Friday, purchasing the company from GJ Styles Holdings HIGH POINT — A former executive with Crate & Barrel, …
The soul-less profiteering of container carriers
A news item published by Bloomberg tells us all we need to know about the supposed container shortage on the world’s oceans, a pirate problem …
Goffena Furniture & Mattress opens its 1st Ashley store in Troy, Ohio
TROY, Ohio – On June 8, Goffena Furniture & Mattress celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 35,000-square-foot Ashley showroom at 1831 Towne Park …
Hickory Chair to debut at Casual Market Atlanta with 4 outdoor collections designed by Susan Hable
ATLANTA — Participating in the summer Casual Market Atlanta for the first time in the company’s storied history, Hickory Chair will enjoy this inaugural launch …
Spring Air International adds Thailand to growing licensee base
WOBURN, Mass. – Spring Air International, a Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer and widely known consumer brand, is adding Theptex (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a Thailand-based …
Universal Furniture names Rick Lovegrove VP, upholstery
Industry veteran brings 25 years of industry experience to new position HIGH POINT — Universal Furniture has hired industry veteran Rick Lovegrove as vice president …
Dressers sold at Rooms To Go recalled because of tip-over, child entrapment hazard
This is the 2nd recall in 2 months of a unit sold exclusively at Rooms To Go that allegedly does not meet the requirements of …
