OSLO, Norway --Ikea, which already has announced that it will shift to selling only LED lights by 2016, says it will make an even larger shift to renewable energy by 2020, according to a Reuters report. The Sweden-based home furnishings ...
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LAS VEGAS --The fifth annual Ante 4 Autism fundraiser, which continues to gain home furnishings industry support, moves to a new venue and new date here next year. The event moves across the street from Binion's to the Golden Nugget, a ...
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Closeout retailer FWS Home Furnishings appears to have closed its doors here for good, saying in a recorded message that it was a victim of the tough economy. The telephone message at the retailer's main location on ...
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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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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 - 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 --- Upholstery and case goods resource Klaussner Home Furnishings has named industry veteran Mike Padjen vice president of international sales. Michael Padjen The position has been held by Bones O'Briant, a 26-year ...
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HIGH POINT - In addition to unveiling a host of new rugs, Loloi is also introducing buyers to a new logo and a new branding campaign that it says underscores the company's ingenuity. With a tagline, "A Pattern of Distinction," and a ...
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HIGH POINT --- Industry leaders Howard Haas, Kevin O'Connor and Melvyn Wolff were inducted into the American Furniture Hall of Fame during a banquet here last night. Howard Haas Kevin O'Conner Melvyn Wolff They join 88 members ...
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HIGH POINT - Home office resources say they continue to do a lot of business in small footprints that don't take up a lot of floor space, yet offer plenty of function for consumers. They also are having success with new styles, as well as ...
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WASHINGTON --- The majority of merchant plaintiffs in a multibillion-dollar proposed antitrust settlement over credit card swiping fees now say they oppose the agreement with Visa, MasterCard and some of the nation's largest banks. "The ...
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HICKORY, N.C. -- An investment group backed by Gene Rosenberg, has formed a joint venture with the owners of the Boyles Furniture name, creating a new company to open multiple mid-priced to high-end Boyles Furniture & Rugs stores. ...
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AT THE MARKET --- International Market Centers is reporting a 92% overall occupancy rate in its properties here, including some sold-out venues for this week's High Point Market. It also said that attendees here are benefiting from a ...
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