James Evans Dickson, founder of Dickson Furniture, dies at age 82
HOUSTON — Furniture industry veteran James Evans Dickson died on Nov. 22 following a brief illness. He was 82. Dickson was born Sept. 16, 1941, …
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Gardner White shines with return of Twinkle Town
Free holiday event celebrates community, family and charity Detroit — Earlier this month, home furnishings retailer Gardner White heralded the return of “Twinkle Town presented …
Survey identifies most popular areas of the home for renovations
The living room was No. 1 area of interest, followed by the bathroom and kitchen HIGH POINT — The subject of home renovations is almost …
Leah Kirkland joins R&A Marketing as VP, business development
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — Furniture retail marketing and design specialist R&A Marketing has hired Leah Kirkland as vice president of business development, a new position. …
Providence Enterprises opens Ashley store in Chillicothe, Ohio
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Thursday, Nov. 9, Providence Enterprises LLC celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 22,000-square-foot Ashley showroom here. Special guests …
New York retailers, association raise $210K for cancer foundation
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Four home furnishings retailers — in association with the Greater Metropolitan Furnishings Association — raised more than $210,000 to benefit the Dean …
Tempur Sealy International provides update on Mattress Firm acquisition
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tempur Sealy International Inc. said Monday that it has achieved substantial compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s second request for documents and information related to its …
Rosenthal Contemporary Interiors to close after 128 years in business
Retailer recognized as a leader in contemporary and luxury furnishings MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — After 128 years of family ownership, Rosenthal Contemporary Interiors is going out …
Mike Dugan dies at age 83
DURHAM, N.C. — Industry veteran Michael K. Dugan, an American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame inductee and author of “The Furniture Wars,” died here on …
Crate & Barrel launches its 1st virtual store
Concept created in partnership with e-commerce platform Obsess takes form of retailer’s flagship store in Flatiron neighborhood NEW YORK — Crate & Barrel has launched …
