By: Furniture World Magazine  La-Z-Boy Residential has appointed Tom Zwolan to the newly created position of director of consumer research. In this role, Zwolan will lead the company’s consumer Read More

-- Furniture Today, CORTE MADERA, Calif. (PR) -- Restoration Hardware said net revenue for the second quarter rose 24%, to $179.3 million, compared to $144.8 million for the same period last year. Read More

-- Furniture Today, TUPELO, Miss. — Upholstery manufacturers adjusted price points and turned up the heat on market promotions to stimulate business in a lightly attended summer market here this month. Read More

Susan M. Andrews Kits are now exempt from special textile tariffs WASHINGTON -- A U.S. Senate bill backed by the National Textile Assn. could significantly raise the cost of imported cut-and-sewn upholstery kits for U.S. upholstery…

-- Furniture Today, HIGH POINT -- Huge gains from the exercise of stock options once again propelled several manufacturing and retail furniture executives to the top tier of industry’s compensation list in 2012. Read More

Larry Thomas HIGH POINT — Culp Inc., a major supplier of upholstery fabric and mattress ticking, eked out a profit of $132,000 in its first fiscal quarter, reversing a $3.9 million net loss in the…

-- Furniture Today, LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. — 1-800-Mattress has given two senior executives expanded management responsibilities in the wake of the company president’s death last month. Read More

-- Casual Living, Buyers will experience two shows in one as the Chicago Gift & Home Market, set for Sept. 13-15, will run concurrently with the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market, Sept. 13-16. Read…