Furniture Import and Export News
News and analysis on the global furniture industry: Reports on overseas markets, sourcing issues, tracking & transportation trends for furniture imports and exports.
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Shermag appoints Richard Darveau CEO and chairman
Michael Knell, November 20, 2009SHERBROOKE, Quebec — Richard Darveau has been named CEO and chairman of the board of full-line furniture manufacturer and importer Shermag. More -
Leather veteran Scott Young launching Leather Apogee
Larry Thomas, November 20, 2009TROUTMAN, N.C. — Scott Young, former CEO of upper-end upholstery producer Bradington-Young, is launching a company called Leather Apogee that will supply top-grain leather covers. More -
Hooker Furniture launches Web site for Envision brand
Thomas Russell, November 19, 2009MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furniture has launched a Web site for its Envision brand of furniture targeted toward younger consumers. More -
Theodore Alexander strengthens management team
Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2009HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — High end case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander has named several individuals to various positions in the company in an effort to improve operations ranging from purchasing and sourcing to merchandising. More -
Chromcraft Revington sales drop 30.5% in third quarter
Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2009WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Chromcraft Revington, a casual dining, occasional and case goods resource, said third-quarter sales were 30.5% below last year's third quarter, but the company slashed its net loss by more than 90%. More -
Pearson launches upholstery fabric line
Gary Evans, November 17, 2009
HIGH POINT — Upholstered furniture manufacturer Pearson has launched a line of cut yardage fabrics available for use on Pearson pieces or in other applications. More
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Orleans Furniture to close Mississippi case goods plant
Furniture Today Staff, November 17, 2009COLUMBIA, Miss. — Wood furniture source Orleans Furniture says it is closing its case goods manufacturing plant here and plans to focus on imports. More -
Former logistics exec Patrick Smith charged with taking kickbacks
Gary Evans, November 16, 2009HICKORY, N.C. — A longtime former employee of a freight company that serves the furniture industry has been indicted on charges of taking kickbacks from suppliers, the Hickory Record reported. More -
Investors acquire bedroom source Embassy International
Thomas Russell, November 16, 2009ROCKWALL, Texas — A group of private equity investors called Elements International Group has acquired promotional bedroom importer Embassy International. More -
Wiseway Transportation moves terminal to Bourbonnais, Ill.
Furniture Today Staff, November 16, 2009HUDSON, Wis. — Specialized furniture carrier Wiseway Transportation Services has moved its terminal in Kankakee, Ill., to a larger facility in nearby Bourbonnais, Ill. More
News from the Web
Showtime readies events for anniversary fair
Source: Home Textiles Today
Date: 11-18-2009 15:43:00 GMTCandice Olson licensees form co-op to offer market discount
Source: Home Accents Today
Date: 10-13-2009 07:50:00 GMTIkea Canada to sponsor Make-A-Wish
Source: Kids Today
Date: 10-05-2009 14:48:00 GMTResidential furniture importer adds closet division
Source: www.ISWonline.com
Date: 08-26-2009 14:15:00 GMTNAFCD announces flooring trade show
Source: www.ntlfloortrends.com
Date: 08-19-2009 09:05:36 GMT
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