Furniture Industry Market Statistics, Financial Analysis, Business News & Reports
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Oyimay Sofa, Trendwood debuting at High Point MarketFurniture Today Staff, March 17, 2010HIGH POINT — Upholstery producer Oyimay Sofa and youth bedroom specialist Trendwood Furniture will be new exhibitors in the Furniture Plaza showroom building at the High Point Market, which runs April 17-22. More
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High Point University accepting registrations for Social Media Marketing SeminarFurniture Today Staff, March 17, 2010HIGH POINT — High Point University is accepting registrations for its Social Media Marketing Seminar for the Home Furnishings Industry, set for April 7. More
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Electric fireplace source Dimplex recalls 700,000 productsFurniture Today Staff, March 17, 2010CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — Electric fireplace source Dimplex North America is conducting a voluntary recall and replacement program involving plug-in remote control receivers in about 700,000 of its products, including some media consoles, bookcases and other furniture models. More
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Norm Sweeters forms consulting firmGary James, March 17, 2010PINEHURST, N.C. — Longtime rug executive Norm Sweeters has formed Sweeters Consulting to provide sourcing, product development and purchasing capabilities to U.S.-based and international companies. More
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SFC to offer Designing Green 2010 courseGary Evans, March 17, 2010HIGH POINT — The Sustainable Furnishings Council will offer an hour-long course, "Designing Green 2010: New Policies, Products & Procedures," during the High Point Market. More
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Group of licensee stores sues Power Marketing DirectFurniture Today Staff, March 17, 2010COLUMBUS, Ohio — A group of licensee stores of Power Marketing Direct is suing the company, its affiliate PMD Furniture Direct and several PMD executives, claiming they used "false and misleading information" to recruit dealers. More
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National Casegoods debuting Murphy bed line at High Point MarketJay McIntosh, March 17, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS — National Casegoods will bring a line of Murphy beds to next month's High Point Market.
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Michael Rothbard joins board of SSA's Green InitiativeFurniture Today Staff, March 16, 2010FRIANT, Calif. — Sleep Studio CEO Michael Rothbard has joined the board of the Specialty Sleep Assn.'s Green Initiative. More
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Three top Stanley Furniture executives receive pay hikes in 2009Furniture Today Staff, March 16, 2010STANLEYTOWN, Va. — Three top Stanley Furniture executives received higher total compensation last year while company Chairman Albert Prillaman took home a bit less, according to a proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. More
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Debi Sutton resigns from ISPA postDavid Perry, March 16, 2010ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Debi Sutton, a top executive at the International Sleep Products Assn., has resigned to take another job in the Washington area. More
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High Point Premarket off to strong startThomas Russell, March 16, 2010HIGH POINT — Suppliers open for this week's Premarket here reported good attendance on Monday's opening day, a sign they believe bodes well for next month's High Point Market and the industry's slow, steady recovery. More
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Hooker Furniture promotes Mike Delgatti to executive vice presidentFurniture Today Staff, March 16, 2010MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furniture has promoted Mike Delgatti to the new position of executive vice president - sales and marketing for its upholstery division, which includes its Bradington-Young and Sam Moore brands. More
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NHFA names Brashears, Stoney Creek Retailers of the YearFurniture Today Staff, March 16, 2010
HIGH POINT — Brashears Furniture of Berryville, Ark., and Stoney Creek Furniture of Stoney Creek, Ontario, are the National Home Furnishings Assn.'s Retailers of the Year for 2010, the NFHA announced Monday.
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ISPA: Bedding industry registers modest gains in JanuaryFurniture Today Staff, March 16, 2010ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The new year got off to a positive start, according to the latest sales figures from the International Sleep Products Assn. But the gains were modest. More
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Vaughan-Bassett receives $300,000 grant for plant expansionFurniture Today Staff, March 15, 2010GALAX, Va. — Virginia's governor has announced a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant to this city to support an expansion of the Vaughan-Bassett furniture plant, according to a WSLS-TV report. More
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Textile executives form Home Accent FabricsGary Evans, March 15, 2010HARRISON, N.Y. — Textile executives Ronnie Gold and Lee Kabat have formed a new company, Home Accent Fabrics. More
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Kathy Ireland will deliver keynote at High Point Market prayer breakfastFurniture Today Staff, March 15, 2010HIGH POINT — Kathy Ireland, CEO and chief designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, will share experiences from her recent relief work in Haiti as part of her keynote message at the 16th Annual Furniture Fellowship Prayer Breakfast here on Saturday morning, April 17. More
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Jason Phillips, Jerry Cohen join WithIt advisory boardFurniture Today Staff, March 15, 2010GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jason Phillips and Jerry Cohen have joined the WithIt board of governors advisory team. More
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Michigan furniture retailer holds global design contestFurniture Today Staff, March 15, 2010GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Design Quest, a contemporary furniture specialist with one store here, is holding a design contest that has drawn 185 entries from 16 countries. More
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Fred Henjes named president of RiversideJay McIntosh, March 15, 2010FORT SMITH, Ark. — Riverside Furniture has promoted 21-year company veteran Fred Henjes to president. He has been senior vice president of sales and marketing for two years, and has filled a number of other roles, including sales representative. More
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