Online furniture sales continue to tick up, increasing 11.1% in 2012 compared with the year prior according to comScore. Total retail online sales were $186.2 billion last year, up 15.3%. In 2011, online furniture sales comprised 8% of ...
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Whole home supplier Emerald Home Furnishings is rolling out a rethought casual dining program at the Las Vegas Market. While the company has been known as a casual dining resource already, it is going after middle market customers in the ...
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Foam producer FXI has created two new foams to help bedding manufacturers offer a cooler night of sleep to consumers. The Media, Pa.-based producer is introducing Aerus and Maxperm foams, which both offer improved airflow characteristics, ...
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Upholstery suppliers are telling their product stories in myriad ways at the Las Vegas Market, and they're giving their dealers the tools to do the same. From integrated showroom vignettes to multifunctional product designs, manufacturers ...
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Early in the week, case goods suppliers say that the economic crystal ball is still a little cloudy at the Las Vegas Market. Many report that business conditions remain okay - not great - and hope that better economic indicators point to ...
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Sherwin-Williams and Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home, have formed a new partnership. Williams-Sonoma, Inc., has created seasonal palettes of Sherwin-Williams paint colors that coordinate ...
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Furniture retailers reporting inconsistent to good business in the midst of this rebounding economy are heading here this week with an eye on price but an even sharper eye out for the new styles, colors and designs that can separate them ...
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Area rug and home furnishings designer and source Jaipur will be celebrating the expansion of its Las Vegas showroom next week during the Las Vegas Market, which takes place July 29 through Aug. 2. The expanded space is located on the 4th ...
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Four well-known industry veterans are launching a direct container bedroom furniture specialist called Napa Home Furnishings at this week's Las Vegas Market. Serving as president of the company is Marc Madnick, who has worked extensively ...
Bedding support specialist Hollywood Bed Frame Co. is expanding and relocating its showroom for the upcoming Las Vegas Market. Exhibiting in space A-920 for the summer market, Hollywood Bed has expanded its showroom by more than 30% and ...
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Zedbed's new Air+ is believed to be the industry's first reticulated foam mattress. This large pore foam is commonly used in outdoor furniture and other applications. SHAWINIGAN, Quebec — Canadian specialty mattress producer Zedbed ...
The High Point Market Authority will receive an extra $200,000 from the state of North Carolina for the current fiscal year, from July 2013 to June 2014. That brings the total state appropriation to the Market Authority to $1.86 million. ...
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The High Point Market Authority has hired Mona J. Delia as vice president of communications and Candy Baker as new director of industry sales and promotions. With more than 25 years of corporate communications, public relations and ...
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Upholstery and case goods supplier Flexsteel Inds. has renewed the lease on its Las Vegas showroom for three more years. Flexsteel's three contiguous showrooms total 20,653 square feet and are in spaces A-530, A-526 and A-520. For the ...
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Summer is here and with it is the hot, strong sun. While you may see this as an opportunity to tan, your rugs and carpets are hiding in fear. Why? Because, sun means only one thing for carpets and rugs—sun fading. Dover Rug & Home, ...
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