Furniture-Today back issues from March 2007:
High Point dates not affecting ASEAN shows.
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Thomas Russell Singapore- Officials with three key furniture shows in the Pacific Rim say they don't expect the new High Point dates in March to hurt their U.S. attendance. Based on preregistration numbers, they expect U.S. attendance to increase or match that of ...
Motion, microfiber: Perfect together.
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Joan Gunin High Point- Motion upholstery has received a big boost with the rise in popularity of microfiber covers. The long-wearing durability factor of tightly woven, synthetic suede, microdenier fibers has meshed nicely with the rough-and-tumble use that's ...
Taupe rules, but color counts.(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff High Point- Despite the broad palette of warm, lush colors that's available, when it comes to microfiber, taupe comes out on top. At Catnapper, "brown, beige, brown and beige" are the most popular color choices, said Don Hunter, senior vice president of major ...
People Today.(Albion Associates appoints Emily Meindl)(BB&T Commercial Finance appoints David Ellis)(Wendy Spring retired from Flakeboard)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Marketing/sales Albion Associates High Point - Emily Meindl has joined photography, digital imaging and printing company Albion Associates as an account executive. She reports to Miles Barefoot, president. Meindl previously held sales ...
New Bedding Center will spotlight dynamic category.(Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.)(Column)
Mar 05, 2007; ... David Perry, Executive Editor Tom Mitchell, senior vice president of Merchandise Mart Properties Inc., had a big idea: Invite bedding producers to show at a new Bedding Center in High Point. The idea took flight last week with the announcement that several bedding and sleep ...
Rugs come out strong.
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Lissa Wyman Indoor-outdoor products winners Las Vegas- The winter market season has ended on a strong note for the rug business as vendors reported good results at both the Las Vegas Surfaces Expo and the New York Home Textiles Market. The shows ran back to back ...
Ban may affect FR foam.(flame-retardant)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff High Point- A proposed new California law could change the way flame-retardant foam is made for upholstered furniture sold in the state, according to the American Home Furnishings Alliance. A California state representative, Mark Leno, has introduced ...
Quaker posts sales dip, loss.(Quaker Fabric Corp.)(Financial report)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Fall River, Mass.- With hefty charges for restructuring and other moves, Quaker Fabric reported losses of $12.9 million in the fourth quarter and $37.6 million for 2006. Sales were down 35.8% in the fourth quarter, to $32.2 million, and down 32.5% for the year, ...
New day for case goods.
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Jeff Linville Traditional styles get update High Point- This season's case goods may start out as Edwardian or antique Chinese, but manufacturers are bringing them into the modern day. Furniture at this month's High Point Market should offer the usual ...
ISPA: Bedding unit sales off.(International Sleep Products Assn.)
Mar 05, 2007; ... By David Perry Alexandria, Va.- The International Sleep Products Assn.'s first look at business last year suggests the bedding industry suffered a rare unit decline but was up in dollars. The results are preliminary and are subject to change, based on the findings of ...
Becker adds spas, flooring, you name it.(Becker Furniture World)
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Clint Engel Becker Minn.- Retailer Becker Furniture World has taken a leap toward its goal of becoming a true destination for the home, expanding into categories ranging from fireplaces to spas to kitchen appliances and cabinetry. The Huseby family, which has been ...
Retailers need to be on Web, but in right way.
Mar 05, 2007; ... Gary Evans, Senior Retail Editor There are more than 234 million references to furniture on Google. Most of them are for selling. Those enormous numbers underscore the power of the Internet as an enabling technology with both good points and bad. But as ...
Do your customers care if a mattress is one- or two-sided?
Mar 05, 2007; ... David Perry, Bedding Editor Today's topic: What about those single-sided beds? Overview: Simmons was the first bedding major to introduce single-sided beds, which it did back in 2000. Over time, most of the other major players followed. Today, most of the mattresses ...
Big names set to strut stuff in High Point.
Mar 05, 2007; ... Susan M. Andrews, Fabric Editor Several interesting new hook-ups at the spring High Point Market later this month will create excitement for upholstery buyers. They include a collection for Rowe's upscale Robin Bruce line created by Silvano Banfi and Frank Zambrelli, who have ...
Something in store for everybody.
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Susan M. Andrews Retailers shopping for upholstery at the spring High Point Market later this month will find the usual, of course - lots of sofas sporting plain body cloths and patterned accent pillows. Fortunately, buyers will find other looks as well - ...
The Luxury of Leather.(leather furniture exhibitions)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff JACO LEATHER AT LEGACY LEATHER Brompton in saddle, and a vintage reptile pattern in maroon, combine on the Beethoven group debuting later this month at the spring market. Leather. GLOBAL TEXTILE ASSOCIATES AT MOTION-EAZE A cool neutral ...
Brentwood debuts Couture.(Normand Couture's upholstery collection)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Michael J. Knell Toronto- Normand Couture has designed his first upholstery collection since leaving the Sofas International division of Shermag some 20 months ago. The Not So Classic Collection, from stationary upholstery producer Brentwood Classics, has 10 key ...
High Point sets Bedding Center.(exhibitions)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007; ... By David Perry High Point- The spring High Point Market will feature The Bedding Center, a group of mattress and sleep accessory producers that will show together in the Suites at Market Square. Showroom operator Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. is launching the new ...
The households that got away.(buying trends in furniture industry)(Column)
Mar 05, 2007; ... Ray Allegrezza, Editor in Chief Even if you don't fish, I'll bet you have your version of the-monster-that-got-away story, and man, you had to see it to believe it! After reading the provocative report in last week's issue written by Senior Research Specialist Dana ...
A Novel Approach.(furniture products)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff GILMAN AT PEARSON CO. Tempio's grand tree of life design in cut velvet from Belgium makes a statement on a stylized take on the traditional English wing chair, available with or without tufting. Rayon. ROBERT ALLEN PERFORMANCE FABRICS AT FICKS REED ...
Regal Splendor.(furniture products)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff CIRCA 1801/DOBLIN AT NORWALK FURNITURE Sumey, a subtle Asian floral in a lush plum shade, will shine on new upholstery at the spring market. Cotton, rayon and polyester. I.T.C. AT C.R. LAINE The delicate beauty of Windsong is destined for ...
Cool Elegance.(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff WEARBEST SILK-TEX MILLS AT NORWALK FURNITURE Momentia's stylized paisley speaks volumes in the modern vernacular with its metallic pattern of aqua and gold. Polyester, cotton and rayon. RICHLOOM AT UNIVERSAL FURNITURE New covers for ...
Updated Classics.(upholstered furniture)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff CULP AT BEST HOME FURNISHINGS A vintage floral tapestry, Gilmore is destined for traditional wood accent chairs. Rayon and polyester. QUAKER GLOBAL AT COCHRANE Gazebo, a textured plain body cloth, and Pentimento, a classic pattern in ...
We're stuffed with too much product.(Editorial)
Mar 05, 2007; ... Carole Sloan, Senior Contributing Editor It looks like its time to address this space to a subject that I've written about at some length in our sister publication, Home Textiles Today. Quite simply, it's a question: Who eats it? And the "it" seems to be ...
New neccessities battle for consumer's dollar.
Mar 05, 2007; ... Jerry Epperson Sometimes we cannot explain our fascination with the consumer. The various services we subscribe to and pay to do original research give us insights that are very valuable. For example, Americans now spend more money each year on dining away from home ...
Group aims to re-energize HP premarket.(High Point premarket)
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Heath E. Combs High Point- While a smaller contingent of retailers than at past events wandered High Point's quiet showroom district last week, be forewarned: reports of premarket's demise may be premature. If an informal group of organizers have their way, a newly ...
Deja vu, better leathers on tap for spring.(Robinson & Robinson Inc, exhibits leather furniture with elite designs)(Bradington-Young to exhibit numerous chairs for spring market)(Craftmaster to introduce stationary leather frames and recliners )
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Joan Gunin High Point- Retailer shopping for leather upholstery in High Point will see some products that successfully debuted at the Las Vegas Market earlier this year, and also will see manufacturers stepping up with better leather articles. Those were the ...
Stationary upholstery trends toward simplicity.
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Gary Evans High Point- Stationary upholstery styles are still tracking toward simplified transitional looks, if the small number of premarket exhibitors here last week was any indication. England, with 10 introductions in stationary and motion, has gone "a little ...
IHFC earns $14.3 million in year, up 4.7%.(International Home Furnishings Center)(Financial report)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff High Point- The International Home Furnishings Center, this city's largest showroom complex, saw its rental revenues rise 2.6% in its most recent fiscal year as net income climbed 4.7%. The numbers, disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing by ...
Leon's 4Q sales rise 5.3%.(Leon's Furniture Ltd. posts good earnings )(Financial report)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Toronto- Leon's Furniture ended 2006 on a winning note, posting sales and earnings gains in excess of 5% for the fourth quarter. The retailer said sales from corporate and franchised locations totaled C$236.8 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, a 5.3% gain ...
Bestar 4Q profit plunges 65.3%.(4th quarter)(Financial report)
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Michael J. Knell Lac-Megantic, Quebec- Ready-to-assemble producer Bestar is optimistic about 2007, even though it posted lower earnings in the fourth quarter of last year. A 4.5% sales increase from the same quarter a year earlier, to C$9.8 million, wasn't enough ...
Obituaries.(Neil Francis Harden, Marilynn Meyer Greeson, Robert C. Feuerhaken and Solomon Woolfson)(Kayfoam Woolfson)(Obituary)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Neil Francis Harden, Harden Furniture Staff McConnellsville, N.Y. - Neil Francis Harden, who retired in 1988 as vice president and secretary of manufacturer Harden Furniture, has died after a long illness. He was 77. Harden served ...
Kinwai sets big factory.(Kinwai USA )(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Union City, Calif.- Contemporary furniture manufacturer Kinwai USA has broken ground on a factory in Dongguan, China, of more than 1 million square feet. The facility, which is scheduled to open in mid-2008, will be next to a similar-sized plant already ...
Klaussner to close Miss. plant.(Klaussner Furniture Industries Inc.,)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Asheboro, N.C.- Klaussner Furniture Inds. will close its Bruce, Miss., upholstery plant and consolidate operations to its North Carolina facilities. The closing, affecting 117 employees, is scheduled for completion by April 27. "The entire furniture ...
Miresco readies Trump rug line.(Miresco Decorative Rugs)(Donald Trump)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007; ... Lissa Wyman New York- Miresco Decorative Rugs will introduce a rug collection this month based on the lifestyle of real estate and TV entrepreneur Donald Trump in a licensed program. The Trump Home rug collection will debut at the High Point Market in Miresco's new ...
Granata is Oxford VP.(Tom Granata appointed by Oxford Furniture Cos.)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Pontotoc, Miss.- Industry veteran Tom Granata has joined midpriced upholstery maker Oxford Furniture here as vice president of national accounts, a new post. Company co-founder Ted Carskadden said Oxford's rapid growth and the number of Top 100 accounts ...
Select Comfort taps Ibach.(Shelly R. Ibach appointed)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Minneapolis- Specialty bedding retailer and manufacturer Select Comfort has hired retail veteran Shelly R. Ibach as U.S. retail channel leader, a new post. She joins the company April 2. She will have full responsibility for U.S. retail operations, and will ...
AHFA promotes Bowling.(American Home Furnishings Alliance)(Patricia Bowling)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff High Point- The American Home Furnishings Alliance has promoted Patricia Bowling to vice president of communications. She has been director of communications since 2000 for the 475-member trade association, which serves manufacturers and importers of ...
A-America beefs up dealer support, distribution plans.(Julie Randall and Dean Banks appointed)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007; ... Heath E. Combs Seattle- Solid-wood bedroom and dining supplier A-America says it continues to see business increase as a result of its efforts to improve dealer support and distribution programs. Among those efforts are the enhancement of existing warehouse programs ...
WMC CEO calls winter market 'a watershed'.(World Market Center)(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff Las Vegas- The World Market Center's CEO said last week the success of the most recent Las Vegas Market, Jan. 29-Feb. 2, was a sign of things to come. "Evidenced by the overwhelming success of the show, World Market Center will be the dominant international ...
Fla. reps concerned by new Tupelo dates.(Brief article)
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Larry Thomas Tupelo, Miss.- Some Florida sales representatives are unhappy with the new August dates for this year's Tupelo Furniture Market because it now overlaps with a furniture show in Orlando, Fla., operated by Karel Exposition Management. The Florida reps ...
Vineyard launching upholstery.(Vineyard Furniture International)
Mar 05, 2007; ... By Gary Evans Baskin, La.- Case goods resource Vineyard Furniture International will enter the upholstery category at the High Point Market. The introduction will include 16 frames, eight each in the company's Vineyard and Harvest lines. Vineyard will ...
Correction.
Mar 05, 2007 ... Staff A story on page 8 of the Feb. 26 issue of Furniture/Today on the Prayer Breakfast set for March 28 during the High ...
Gold, Williams co-author their first book on design.(Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams)(Brief article)
Mar 12, 2007 ... By Susan M. Andrews Taylorsville, N.C.- Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, the entrepreneurial partners who have spent the past 17 years driven by their vision to excel in home furnishings, are taking a big next step with their first book, which launches this week. Gold ...
Midweek market hotel deals available through Authority.(High Point, NC, Market Authority's services)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff High Point- Don't have lodging for the spring High Point Market yet? Consider a midweek visit, suggests the High Point Market Authority. "There are still good hotel deals to be had," says the Market Authority's Dawn Smith, who oversees travel arrangements for ...
MVK Group taps Nutter as VP.(Dale Nutter appointed)(Brief article)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff Atlanta- Dale Nutter, former president of RoomChoices, has been named vice president and general manager of the office furniture and supplies sales organization MVK Group here. Nutter was previously with the Chordus Inc., which owns Office Furniture USA, and ...
Catterton joins Powell.(Charles Catterton appointed)(Brief article)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff Culver City, Calif.- Industry veteran Charles "Chuck" Catterton has been named vice president of sales in the Southeast region at Powell Co. Catterton most recently was vice president of sales at upholstery producer PeopLoungers. Earlier, he spent 20 years in ...
GreenStyle Pavilion set for upcoming market.(Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. teams up with Sustainable Furniture Council )
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff High Point- Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. is teaming with the Sustainable Furniture Council to launch GreenStyle, an effort to help marketgoers learn about sustainable home furnishings products and practices. A GreenStyle Pavilion on the top floor of MMPI's ...
Obituaries.(death of Carl Eric Klote and Susan M. Regan)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff Carl Eric Klote, founder, Klote International Staff Maryville, Tenn. - Carl Eric Klote, who founded contemporary upholstery maker Klote International, has died at his home in HA[paragraph]gby, Sweden, after a lengthy illness. He was 84. ...
Jordan's to give away furniture if Red Sox win World Series.(Jordan's Furniture Inc.)(Brief article)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff Boston- Jordan's Furniture is offering to give away furniture if this city's beloved Red Sox win baseball's World Series. The retailer, part of Berkshire Hathaway's furniture division, is running a TV commercial promoting the giveaway on certain furniture ...
Simmons Kids taps Bureau for GM post.(George Bureau appointed as general manager)(Brief article)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff Atlanta- Bedding major Simmons Co. has named George Bureau as general manager of Simmons Kids, its children's bedding division. In the newly created post, Bureau will oversee production of mattresses and sleep accessories for babies, children and teens. The ...
DOC names 196 companies for '06 review.
Mar 12, 2007; ... By Heath E. Combs Washington- The Department of Commerce has listed the 196 wood bedroom producing entities in China that will be reviewed in the antidumping investigation of 2006 shipments. To see the names online, look for this story under the Headline News section ...
Eurway to expand with two new stores.(Eurway Modern Home & Office)
Mar 12, 2007; ... By Clint Engel Dallas- Eurway Modern Home & Office will open two stores this year, including its first outside Texas, in an expansion fueled and directed by its online sales success. The family-owned specialty retailer of midpriced, ready-to-assemble, European-style ...
La-Z-Boy to close 3 facilities.(La-Z-Boy Inc. La-Z-Boy Business Furniture)(Brief article)
Mar 12, 2007; ... Larry Thomas Monroe, Mich.- La-Z-Boy said last week it will close two upholstery factories and a rough mill lumber operation. The facilities are in North Carolina and Mississippi. As part of the major restructuring, three upholstery operations in the company's ...
December factory orders down 6%.(residential furniture factory orders )(Brief article)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff High Point- U.S. residential furniture factory orders in December were down 6% from December 2005, and orders for all of 2006 were off 3% from the previous year, according to Smith Leonard. The accounting and consulting firm said factory shipments also fell, ...
HP shuttles start early.(Public notice)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff High Point- The High Point Market Authority will again offer limited shuttle services to market attendees the weekend before the March 26 opening. Market organizers said the free shuttles are aimed at exhibitors and others involved in sales meetings and ...
Correction.(Correction notice)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff A Furniture/Today story on page 1 of the March 5 issue, about a proposed California law that would ban certain types of flame-retardant chemicals, gave the incorrect name of a chemical company. The ...
Educational seminars set for market.
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff Unless otherwise noted, all seminars will be held at the National Home Furnishings Assn.'s Retail Resource Center on the 12th floor of IHFC Main. Monday, March 26 8:30-9:30 a.m. The Ten Commandments of Selling Philip Gutsell, ...
Social events fill up market calendar.(Calendar)
Mar 12, 2007 ... Staff High Point- Several social events are on tap for visitors to this month's High Point Market. Daily, March 26-April 1 8-9:30 a.m. Breakfast in Buyers Lounge Suites At Market Square, 1st Floor Noon-1:30 p.m. ...
Mattress Firm to grow.(The Mattress Firm to acquire Mattress Discounters )
Mar 12, 2007; ... By David Perry Plans to acquire Mattress Discounters Houston- Mattress Firm has signed a letter of intent to acquire Mattress Discounters of Upper Marlboro, Md., a deal that will add more than 140 locations as fast-growing Mattress Firm expands into the Northeast. ...
Raymour to buy Alperts.(Raymour and Flanigan Furniture to acquire Alperts Furniture)
Mar 12, 2007; ... By Clint Engel Liverpool, N.y.- Raymour & Flanigan is buying the inventory and real estate of Alperts Furniture Showplace of Seekonk, Mass., giving the Top 100 company entry into metro Providence and the rest of Rhode Island. Terms were not disclosed. The deal is ...
Easyhome 4Q sales up 15.3%.(Financial report)
Mar 12, 2007; ... By Michael J. Knell Edmonton, Alberta- Easyhome, Canada's largest home furnishings rent-to-own merchant, continued on its steep growth curve in the fourth quarter with revenue up 15.3% and earnings jumping 45.5%. Same-store sales grew 5.7% in the quarter, as the ...
Cook to head Broyhill.(Jeff Cook appointed at Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc.)
Mar 12, 2007; ... By Heath E. Combs Leaves Magnussen for Furniture Brands division St. Louis- Furniture Brands International has hired Jeff Cook, CEO of importer Magnussen Home Furnishings, as president of FBI's Broyhill Furniture division. Cook joined Magnussen in December ...
Canadel strives to stay on top.(Canadel furniture stores)(Company overview)
Mar 12, 2007 ... By Jeff Linville Louiseville, Quebec- In less than 20 years, Canadel grew from a start-up business into the 800-pound gorilla in the casual dining category. Staying on top, however, has proven an even bigger challenge. The same passion and creativity that ...
Bentbrook's Wilson breaking barriers.(Biography)
Mar 12, 2007; ... By Joan Gunin Sherman, Texas- Kimberly Wilson is making waves in the mostly male-dominated field of custom leather upholstery production. Wilson is involved in both manufacturing and design as CEO of Bentbrook Furniture, her two-and-a-half-year-old startup that is ...