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U.S. upholstery textile makers seek tariffs on Chinese goods

Thomas Russell, July 25, 2011
WASHINGTON — The National Textile Assn. has filed a petition with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking tariffs against what the trade group considers unfairly priced Chinese imports of fabrics used in upholstery and other furniture. More
Secret Shopper - Metro Atlanta: Product: Recliners

Dana French, July 22, 2011
Furniture Today's secret shoppers searched the Atlanta metro for recliners in May. Results reflect the information gathered by the shoppers, all females under age 40, during each store visit. Broken Arrow, Okla.-based Shoppers, Inc. recruited the shoppers. More
Exclusive Research: Beyond the Top 100 for 2011

Clint Engel, July 12, 2011
Furniture|Today's exclusive report, Beyond the Top 100, lists 100 independent furniture stores that are significant players in their respective markets. More
Duty Collection in Flux

Thomas Russell, July 12, 2011
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Commerce is proposing a change in the way it instructs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect retroactive duties on goods that enter the United States from foreign producers that escape annual administrative reviews of their factories. More
Just the Stats: Occasional tables

Furniture/Today Market Research, June 28, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, occasional tables. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category. More
Just the Stats: Stationary upholstery

Research Department, June 28, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, stationary upholstery. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category. More
Just the Stats: Recliners

Furniture/Today Market Research, June 28, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, recliners. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category. More
N.C. Furniture Export Office to scout Brazil market

Thomas Russell, June 20, 2011
HIGH POINT — The North Carolina Furniture Export Office is headed to Brazil this month as part of a fact-finding mission that will bring back information to furniture exporters interested in selling to the growing South American market. More
U.S. container imports jump 9.27% in May, Zepol reports

Thomas Russell, June 15, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS — Container shipments of consumer and commercial goods rose in May, according to an analysis by Zepol Corp., which collects and reports on international trade data. More
Memorial Day Sales Up

Clint Engel, June 8, 2011
HIGH POINT - Furniture retailers reported decent to excellent sales during the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, but just how this bodes for future business still appears up in the air. More
Consumers Prefer Casual Motion Sofas

Furniture Today Staff, June 2, 2011
This week we take a look at the most popular product features in motion sofas. Consumers, through FurnitureDealer.net's website network of furniture stores, reveal the attributes they like best with wish list selections and email inquires. More
Mattress Metrics: Pent up demand

Furniture Today Staff, June 1, 2011
That favorite phrase of bedding marketers - pent-up demand - looks to be in the cards this year as the industry continues its bedding comeback. More
Just the Stats: Entertainment furniture

Furniture/Today Market Research, May 16, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, entertainment furniture. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category. More
Just the Stats: Motion Upholstery

Furniture/Today Market Research, May 16, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, motion upholstery. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points focus on what's going on with the category. More
Englander beds to be sold in Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia

Furniture Today Staff, April 25, 2011
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — Top 15 bedding producer Englander continues its international expansion with new licensee agreements for Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia. More
Just the Stats: Home office

Furniture/Today Market Research, March 22, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, home office. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category. More
Just the Stats: Master bedroom

Furniture/Today Market Research, March 14, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, master bedroom. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category. More
Just the Stats: Stationary upholstery

Furniture/Today Market Research, March 7, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, stationary upholstery. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category. More
Just the Stats: Casual dining retail sales

Furniture/Today Market Research, February 23, 2011
The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, casual dining. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category. More
Give Consumers Time, Space to Consider Mattress Purchase

David Perry, February 21, 2011
This week we consider a paradox of mattress shopping. Consumers say they want product knowledge and they want the retail sales associate to listen to them. Those attributes are at the very top of the list of things that consumers want from mattress sales associates. More

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