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 …
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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 …
George Bchara steps down as chief financial officer at Conn’s
Timothy Santo has been named interim CFO effective Nov. 17 THE WOODLANDS, Texas — George Bchara, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Conn’s …
Furniture First adds 3 retailers to its ranks
Newest members include Johnson Furniture in Alabama, Outrageous Interiors in Georgia and Vinson Fine Furniture in Ohio MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Three retailers have recently been …
Factory Direct Enterprises opens Ashley showroom in Hamden, Connecticut
HAMDEN, Conn. – On November 4, Factory Direct Enterprises, LLC (Factory Direct) celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 18,830 sq. ft. Ashley …
Four Hands nearly doubles showroom space at Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS – Full-line furniture and accessories resource Four Hands is nearly doubling its showroom footprint at the winter Las Vegas Market, officials announced Wednesday. …
Court sets Dec. 5 deadline to bid for Z Gallerie assets
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has set a noon Dec. 5 deadline to bid on the assets …
Serta Simmons Bedding opens 500,000-square-foot plant in Wisconsin
Facility consolidates 2 plants in Rock County that are transferring production to the new manufacturing operation JANESVILLE, Wisc. – Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB), one …
Ikea expands recall of Lettan mirrors in US and Canada
Plastic fittings that attach mirror to the wall can break, causing mirror to fall and shatter WASHINGTON — Ikea has expanded its recall of its …
Shifman Mattress Co. celebrates 130th anniversary, new showroom in Newark, New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – Shifman Mattress Co. hosted a well-attended soiree recently to celebrate its 130 years in business and a new flagship showroom. More than …
