If small business owners have learned one thing from operating in a rough economy, it’s that it’s always a good idea to keep a low overhead. Witness the rapid increase in work-at-home policies over the past couple of years. ...
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The US consumer goods group Masco decided in early February 2013 to put its Danish subsidiary Tvilum up for sale. Tvilum, a producer of flatpack furniture, has been facing considerable decline in turnover and losses over the last few years. ...
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A project of the Muar Furniture Export Association (MFEA), the annual Export Furniture Exhibition Malaysia (EFE), returns for another exciting year. Formerly called the Malaysia Export Exhibition (MAFEX), the trade show founded 2004 is set ...
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An exclusive UBM-organised exhibition, the Southeast Asia Furniture & Interiors Import-Export Exhibition (SEAFIE) premieres this year at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The region’s first trade show of its ...
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A Walter E. Smithe Furniture commercial featuring Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and his wrestling company is raising money for charity while enjoying a good deal of media attention. According to a Chicago Tribune report, Corgan ...
Nationwide Marketing Group says it has partnered with Office Depot to provide a money-saving program for its members on purchases of office supplies and equipment. The program is designed to reduce the cost of office supplies and other ...
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Industry consultant Steve Reece explains why children love those four-legged friends – and why toy companies not working with the pair are missing a trick. Recently we had a new addition in our house. A bright eyed, bushy tailed ...
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The Tolix Cafe Chair Story: This famous cafe chair was designed by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix. Tolix manufactures and distributes its own furniture line to this day, and the cafe chair or Chaise A as it is known, is still in production. ...
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"Solid wood is better than wood veneer, right? But veneer is cheaper, isn't it? Or is it the other way around? And what about that new laminate stuff?" Questions concerning the differences between solid wood and veneer construction ...
Tags: Solid Furniture, Veneer Furniture, Laminate Wood Furniture
South African supermarket operator Shoprite Holdings said it has maintained its "robust and established" growth pattern, booking an increase in half-year profits. Earnings for the six month period earnings grew 19.6% to ZAR1.70bn ...
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Officials from Stanley Furniture and Top 100 retailer Furnitureland South celebrate this week's opening of the new 20,000-square-foot Stanley gallery at the store. From left to right are: Glenn Prillaman, Stanley; Jeff Harris and Jason ...
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Employee benefits-only agency Digital Insurance has purchased North Carolina based insurance brokerage and consulting agency, Benefit Services & Design (BSD), for an undisclosed sum. Based on the terms of the agreement, the acquired ...
The mental images that pop up when considering beautiful wood furniture are typically those of attractive tables and chairs or elaborate chests. Kids furniture is not exactly the archetype for stunning wood craftsmanship. But as you may ...
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COSTA MESA, Calif. — Orange County interior designer Marc Pridmore has opened Marc Pridmore Designs, a luxury furniture, flooring, lighting and accessories showroom here. The upscale retailer recently welcomed hundreds of consumers ...
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SINGAPORE — The Singapore Furniture Industries Council and Singapore Environmental Council are encouraging Singapore furniture manufacturers to adopt more environmentally friendly production practices. Online news resource ...
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