HIGH POINT --- The Specialized Furniture Carriers Assn., which represents more than 30 companies dedicated to the handling and transportation of furniture, has elected Patrick Cory as president of its board of directors for 2013. Cory, ...
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This 48,000-square-foot former desk factory in High Point will be renovated into a showroom building by the owners of Woodbrook Designs and Boliya USA. HIGH POINT -- The owners of case goods importer Woodbrook Designs and upholstery ...
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HIGH POINT -- Furnitureland South's Jason and Jeff Harris have formed a new company to launch what they're calling an "all-screens network multiverse" to engage the female consumer in a way, they say, she's never been reached before. The ...
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HIGH POINT -- Doug Bassett, president of bedroom manufacturer Vaughn-Bassett, has been named chairman of the High Point Market Authority's board of directors. Bassett, who has been the board's vice chairman and a member of the executive ...
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STANLEYTOWN, Va. --Stanley Furniture reported an 8% decline in third quarter sales from the same period a year ago, which the company attributed to decreased sales in its Young America youth furniture line. The company posted a loss of ...
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HIGH POINT - Fashion is a key theme at this week's market, and the influence of the runway on the furniture industry can be seen in showrooms at every price point. Popular colors in apparel are showing up in fabric, leather and even case ...
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HIGH POINT - Despite light to moderate showroom traffic, motion upholstery vendors are wrapping up another successful market as buyers continue to capitalize on the category's almost recession-proof popularity. Executives say most ...
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HIGH POINT - Occasional furniture vendors are reporting good traffic this week with casual lifestyle looks leading the way. Designer influenced looks are hot in occasional for Jofran. At BDI, colorful Bink tables are doing well. At Sunny ...
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HIGH POINT - Case goods resources are showing new product in some new ways here, including mixing the category with accent furniture and upholstery. This is brightening up their showrooms and helping sell product. Drexel Heritage offers ...
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HIGH POINT - The name of the game for upholstery manufacturers here is customer service, and the oft-quoted axiom is represented with expanded product options, creative showroom displays and quick delivery. "Our retailers come here for ...
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HIGH POINT - Bernhardt, Surya and Four Hands took the top honors for excellence in showroom design here, honoring creativity and innovation. Awards were presented by the High Point Market Authority at the market's press breakfast. ...
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HIGH POINT - Life for the home entertainment vendor, at least from a style standpoint, can be a tough one. What's hot in sizing and finish or paint seems to adjust every other year or so. Those changes continue as consumers buy new ...
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HIGH POINT - Hoping to recapture market share from products using bonded leather or faux leather covers, leather upholstery resources are focusing on sofas with all-leather covers this week as they tout the benefits of top-grain leather. ...
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HIGH POINT - Traffic has been spotty in mattress showrooms, but bedding producers are reporting some market successes. "This market is so busy," said Gary Fazio, CEO of Simmons. "This is my fifth High Point Market at Simmons and my visual ...
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HIGH POINT - Upholstery producers are taking a cue from their mattress industry brethren by offering a variety of gel foam and memory foam mattresses in their newest sofa-sleepers. At least a half-dozen upholstery showrooms are showing ...
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