Furniture Import and Export News
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Vineyard Furniture returning to High Point MarketFurniture Today Staff, March 10, 2010HIGH POINT — Case goods importer and domestic upholstery producer Vineyard Furniture is returning to the High Point Market this spring. More
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Robb & Stucky launches Hearst Castle furniture lineFurniture Today Staff, March 9, 2010PLANO, Tex. — Robb & Stucky Interiors recently held a retail event here for the launch of high-end Mexican manufacturer Taracea's Hearst Castle Collection of case goods. More
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FFD&M changes name to Fine Furniture DesignThomas Russell, March 8, 2010HIGH POINT — Case goods manufacturer FFD&M is shortening its name to Fine Furniture Design, and also is launching its first trade advertising campaign to raise its profile in the industry. More
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3 Chinese factories get new shipper reviewsFurniture Today Staff, March 5, 2010WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce said in a Federal Register notice Friday that it was initiating three requests for new shipper reviews on wooden bedroom furniture from China. More
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170 Chinese factories' duties to be reviewedHeath E. Combs, March 5, 2010WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce has identified 170 Chinese bedroom producers whose 2009 shipments will be the target of the next administrative review of antidumping duties. More
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China's Well Power breaks ground on factoryHeath Combs, March 5, 2010TIANJIN, China — Dining, occasional and entertainment producer Well Power International Corp. broke ground this week on a larger factory here that the manufacturer plans to have completed by summer. More
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Web site offers original sofa designsRay Allegrezza, March 5, 2010STRANDA, Norway — An innovative Web site, Furnituredesignmarket.com, will make its debut at next month's High Point Market. More
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Furniture Brands settles suits over compensationHeath Combs, March 5, 2010ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Furniture Brands International reported in a Securities and Exchange Committee filing this week that it has settled two lawsuits over its 2008 executive compensation, agreeing to pay the plaintiffs' attorney fees and admitting no wrongdoing. More
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Sofitalia hires Lance Foster as general managerLarry Thomas, March 4, 2010HIGH POINT — Sofitalia International, the leather upholstery division of Lacquercraft, has hired Lance Foster as its general manager. More
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Company sues over bonded leather criticismLarry Thomas, March 4, 2010GREENSBORO, N.C. — The company that claims to have introduced bonded leather to the U.S. furniture industry has filed suit against Ashley Furniture, Ashley President Todd Wanek and two others, accusing them of denigrating the product through false advertising and a variety of other misrepresentations. More
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Ikea raises more than $10 million for children's charitiesFurniture Today Staff, March 3, 2010CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Ikea said it raised more than $10 million for children's charities last year through its holiday season Soft Toy sales. More
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Massoud Furniture focuses on growthGary Evans, March 3, 2010
DALLAS — Upholstery manufacturer Massoud Furniture here has hired a new president, Tom Skipper, as part of a growth program that includes an expansion of product lines, fast delivery and a continued emphasis on domestic capabilities, high value and near-perfect quality.
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Lisa Delivery to handle rugs for Nepal Rugs and CarpetsFurniture Today Staff, March 2, 2010WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lisa Delivery Service has signed on to deliver custom-designed rugs in south Florida for Nepal Rugs and Carpets, a Kathmandu, Nepal-based manufacturer that sells mainly through designers. More
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Theodore Alexander to produce Keno Bros. furnitureHeath E. Combs, March 1, 2010
HIGH POINT — High-end case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander has signed an agreement with art and antique furniture experts Leigh and Leslie Keno to produce a furniture collection.
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Malaysian furniture associations planning to mergeFurniture Today Staff, March 1, 2010PETALING JAYA, Malaysia — The long-awaited merger between two key furniture industry trade groups here, the Malaysian Furniture Industry Council and the Malaysian Furniture Entrepreneurs Assn., is expected to be completed this year, according to The Star. More
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Conference will share ideas on improving U.S. furniture productionFurniture Today Staff, March 1, 2010GREENSBORO, N.C. — A one-day program packed with practical strategies for improving efficiency at U.S. manufacturing operations will take place here May 21. More
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Robert Luce named president, CEO of Lazar Inds.Gary Evans, February 25, 2010LOS ANGELES — Mid-priced upholstery manufacturer Lazar Inds. has named Robert Luce president and CEO. More
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UPDATE: Companies to show at High Point PremarketHeath E. Combs, February 25, 2010HIGH POINT — Furniture/Today is compiling a list of companies that will show at the upcoming High Point Premarket, set for March 15-16. More
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City of Hope to honor Joe Cory in AprilLarry Thomas, February 24, 2010LOS ANGELES — Joe Cory, chairman and CEO of Cory Home Delivery Service, will receive the Sprit of Life Award from the City of Hope's National Home Furnishings Industry Group on April 18 during the High Point Market. More
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Furniture importers struggle with shippingThomas Russell , Larry Thomas, February 23, 2010HIGH POINT — Sharp reductions in shipping capacity have created major headaches for many furniture importers in recent weeks as they struggle to keep merchandise flowing from their Asian factories to their U.S. warehouses. More
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