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Tell-all book criticizes IkeaFurniture Today Staff, November 12, 2009CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — A former longtime Ikea executive and personal assistant to founder Ingvar Kamprad has written a tell-all book that paints unflattering image of the Swedish home furnishings giant and the Kamprad family. More
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‘Selling into China' session added to Furniture/Today Leadership ConferenceFurniture Today Staff, November 12, 2009HIGH POINT — Furniture/Today's 13th Annual Leadership Conference, set for Dec. 2 to 4 at Ritz Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla., has added a bonus presentation on "Selling into China." More
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Sunpan Imports does well with new High Point Market showroomFurniture Today Staff, November 11, 2009HIGH POINT — Sunpan Imports, an importer of bedroom, dining room, occasional and upholstered furniture, opened a new, larger showroom during the October High Point Market. More
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Zocalo sets up fund for orphanage in LaosHeath Combs, November 11, 2009SAN FRANCISCO — Furniture importer Zocalo has established a non-governmental organization to channel donations to a resource-starved orphanage in a mountainous region of Laos. More
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Furniture exports fall 21% in first halfThomas Russell, November 11, 2009HIGH POINT — U.S. furniture exports fell 21% in the first six months of 2009, signaling a drop in demand for the products in some of the top industrialized countries. More
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Furniture imports decline 22% in first halfThomas Russell, November 11, 2009
HIGH POINT — U.S. furniture imports fell 22% for the first six months of 2009 as consumer demand skidded during the recession, according to new figures from U.S. government sources.
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Final sentencing in Bassett embezzlement caseFurniture Today Staff, November 11, 2009DOBSON, N.C. — Four years of investigation and legal proceedings in an embezzlement case that netted about $2 million from a Bassett Furniture case goods plant here ended on Tuesday, according to a story in the Mount Airy News. More
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Natuzzi promotes Vitttorio Notarpietro to chief financial officerFurniture Today Staff, November 11, 2009SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Italy — Leather upholstery major Natuzzi has promoted Vittorio Notarpietro to chief financial officer. More
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Powell Co. founders to be honoredFurniture Today Staff, November 11, 2009LOS ANGELES — In recognition of their many years of community service, L. Powell Co. founder Larry Powell, his wife, Joyce, and their son and daughter-in-law Rick and Debbie Powell will be honored during the Jewish Vocational Service's 2010 Gala in January. More
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Exel Direct opens hubs in New Jersey, MarylandLarry Thomas, November 10, 2009WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Exel Direct, a home and business delivery service with numerous furniture industry clients, has opened delivery hubs in Edison, N.J., and Hanover, Md. More
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Hep Direct hires Earl Shrawder, Carol HathawayFurniture Today Staff, November 6, 2009
ARCHDALE, N.C. — Hep Direct, a home delivery service with numerous furniture industry clients, has hired a pair of senior executives to oversee sales and finance.
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China International Furniture Fair set for March 18 to 21Furniture Today Staff, November 6, 2009
GUANGZHOU, China — The 25th China International Furniture Fair is planned for March 18 to 21 as a one-stop shop for indoor and outdoor furniture, accessories and home textiles.
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Fairfax expands into bedroom, casual dining furnitureThomas Russell, November 4, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Fairfax Home Furnishings has expanded beyond accent and occasional furniture with the introduction of its first four bedroom suites and four casual dining sets at last month's High Point Market.
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Malaysia Furniture Fair set for March 2-6Tom Russell, November 3, 2009KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The 2010 Malaysian Furniture Fair will take place March 2-6 in three venues, show officials said this week. More
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Bestar's stock shifting to Canadian National Stock ExchangeFurniture Today Staff, November 3, 2009TORONTO — Bestar's stock will shift to the Canadian National Stock Exchange this Friday, Nov. 6, and will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange. More
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Alan Kornblum acquires Reflections Furniture assetsMichael Knell, November 3, 2009TORONTO — Industry veteran Alan Kornblum has acquired the trademarks and some assets of casual dining specialist Reflections Furniture Inds. More
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Furniture factory shipments down 12% in AugustFurniture Today Staff, November 2, 2009HIGH POINT — Orders in August were down 12% from a year earlier for U.S. residential furniture factories, the best year-to-year comparison since September 2008, according to Smith Leonard. More
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China bedroom furniture duties to be reviewedTom Russell, November 2, 2009WASHINGTON — In December, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission will begin a review process to determine whether to continue imposing duties on Chinese made wood bedroom furniture. More
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Zenith Global Logistics opens Tupelo freight hubLarry Thomas, November 2, 2009CONOVER, N.C. — Logistics provider Zenith Global Logistics has opened a regional freight hub in Tupelo, Miss. More
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Kwality Imports moves Mississauga facilityFurniture Today Staff, October 30, 2009MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Full-line distributor Kwality Imports has moved to a new warehouse and showroom here at 6491 Kennedy Road, in a building formerly occupied by Hamilton Spill. More
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