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International Furniture Direct opens Chicago distribution center

Heath E Combs, February 2, 2012
PHOENIX - Mixed media and solid wood case goods supplier International Furniture Direct has opened a distribution center in Chicago to offer lower freight rates and improved lead times to Midwest and Northeast dealers. More
Award of $152 million in furniture duties could be decided soon

Thomas Russell, February 2, 2012
HIGH POINT — Ashley Furniture has appealed a court ruling in an effort to halt the federal government's distribution of $152 million in import duties to a group of its competitors. More
Ekornes and its dealers raise $420,000 for charities

Furniture Today Staff, February 2, 2012
SOMERSET, N.J. — Upholstery producer Ekornes said it helped raise more than $420,000 for various local charities during its fourth annual Charity of Choice promotion in North America. More
Singapore subsidizes furniture manufacturers

Furniture Today Staff, February 2, 2012
SINGAPORE — The Singapore Furniture Industries Council, the representative body of the furniture manufacturing industry here, is lending a hand to its members by granting $1 million in subsidies to help as the economy slows. More
Kincaid Furniture honors Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter for Habitat work

Furniture Today Staff, February 2, 2012
HUDSON, N.C. — In November, case goods supplier Kincaid Furniture presented one of its dry sinks to two of Habitat for Humanity's best known volunteers - former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. More
Norwalk Furniture opens showroom at its Ohio factory

Furniture Today Staff, January 30, 2012
NORWALK, Ohio — Upholstery maker Norwalk Furniture opened a 6,500-square-foot showroom at its headquarters and factory with a launch party Jan. 20. More
Lifestyle Enterprise draws hundreds to first Las Vegas show

Clint Engel, January 30, 2012
LAS VEGAS - Lifestyle Enterprise wowed dealers with its first Forbidden City Furniture Show in this city, unveiling extreme value-priced case goods and upholstery and rewarding many of its customers with its latest lavish giveaway - iPad 2s. More
Norwalk Furniture names Phil Cline Eastern sales manager

Gary Evans, January 27, 2012
NORWALK, Ohio — Phil Cline has been promoted to the newly created position of Eastern regional sales manager for upholstery maker Norwalk Furniture. More
Jackson Furniture names David Reynolds sales VP, Midwest

Furniture Today Staff, January 27, 2012
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Upholstery producer Jackson Furniture Inds. has named David Reynolds to the new post of vice president of sales, Midwest. More
Four Hands plans move to larger High Point, Las Vegas spaces

Heath E. Combs, January 27, 2012
LAS VEGAS — Full-line furniture supplier Four Hands will occupy significantly larger showrooms at the High Point and Las Vegas markets later this year. More
David Canfield elected president of Specialized Furniture Carriers Assn.

Furniture Today Staff, January 27, 2012
HIGH POINT — David Canfield, an executive with transportation services provider Interlog USA, has been elected president of the Specialized Furniture Carriers Assn. More
F/T's work with Zepol will pay off for readers

Thomas Russell, January 27, 2012
By now, readers of this publication may have heard of a company called Zepol Corp. The Minneapolis-based firm collects and analyzes import data gathered from bills of lading and other documents on products that enter U.S. ports and clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection. More
Updated finishes, features greet buyers in Toronto

Heath E Combs, January 27, 2012
TORONTO - Buyers at the Canadian Home Furnishings Market saw an array of products, largely from Canadian manufacturers and importers. More
New product on tap for Las Vegas Market

Furniture Today Staff, January 27, 2012
All prices retail except where noted. Showrooms are in the World Market Center unless otherwise noted. Indepth stories on Las Vegas product intros and business strategies will appear in Furniture/Today's Jan. 30 issue. More
Submit your Best of Market photos, info

Furniture Today Staff, January 26, 2012
LAS VEGAS — Furniture/Today is soliciting photographs of product introductions for its Best of Market/Las Vegas section, to appear in the Feb. 13 issue. More
Omnia Furniture ends relationship with Kathy Ireland Worldwide

Larry Thomas, January 26, 2012
CHINO, Calif. — Leather upholstery resource Omnia Furniture has ended its relationship with Kathy Ireland Worldwide and will no longer manufacture or market products under the Ireland name. More
Canadel promotes two to sales, merchandising posts

Heath E. Combs, January 26, 2012
LOUISEVILLE, Quebec — Solid wood custom dining manufacturer Canadel has promoted Howard Cohen and Jeffrey Velick to executive positions at the company. More
Vaughan-Bassett to invest $8 million to expand U.S. capacity

Thomas Russell, January 26, 2012
GALAX, Va. — Master and youth bedroom manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett is embarking on an $8 million expansion that will boost its manufacturing capacity by about 50% and add about 115 furniture production jobs here. More
Ethan Allen sales climb 5.7% in latest quarter

Larry Thomas, January 25, 2012
DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen said sales for the second fiscal quarter were 5.7% above the same quarter last year, as the manufacturer and retailer experienced strong order-writing at its 300 retail design centers. More
First Karel trade show of year set for Feb. 5-7 in Edison, N.J.

Furniture Today Staff, January 25, 2012
AVENTURA, Fla. — Karel Exposition Management is kicking off its 2012 calendar of regional trade shows with the 60th Edison Furniture & Accessory Market, set for Feb. 5-7 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, N.J. More

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