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HIGH POINT MARKET: Buyers snap up upholsteryGary Evans, October 21, 2009AT THE MARKET — Stationary upholstery makers here say they're seeing more buyer optimism here, reflected in better order-writing. More
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HIGH POINT MARKET: Power reclining mechanisms attract buyersLarry Thomas, October 21, 2009AT THE MARKET — It truly has been a powerful High Point Market for producers of motion furniture and recliners.
And it's not just a powerful brand name, a powerful product lineup or powerful point-of-purchase materials that are attracting buyers to showrooms. Power reclining mechanisms are proving to be very popular, as well.
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Furniture sources Shermag, Jaymar back in saddleHeath E. Combs, October 21, 2009
HIGH POINT — Fresh off their acquisition by Groupe Bermex, Canadian furniture sources Shermag and Jaymar are showing at the High Point Market and are ready to get back to business as usual.
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Flexsteel posts $1.4 million profit despite sales declineLarry Thomas, October 21, 2009DUBUQUE, Iowa — Upholstery and case goods resource Flexsteel Inds. reported a profit of $1.4 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, despite a nearly 17% drop in sales. More
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HIGH POINT MARKET: No longer a sea of brownGary Evans , Larry Thomas, October 19, 2009AT THE MARKET - Brown has left the building, at least in a number of upholstery showrooms here. While it has taken years, maybe decades, fabric and leather upholstery makers finally seem to be heeding the complaints of retailers that their seating areas "look like a sea of brown" because that's all vendors have been offering. More
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Barclay Butera designing Hearst Castle roomFurniture Today Staff, October 19, 2009HIGH POINT — Upholstery source and designer Barclay Butera is creating a contemporary interior for the Heart Castle Overnight program inspired by the design collaboration of Julia Morgan and William Randolph Hearst. More
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Schnadig launches Lauren Ralph Lauren line at High Point MarketHeath E. Combs, October 19, 2009AT THE MARKET — Schnadig's Lauren Ralph Lauren brand-licensed introductions debuting here are a mix of classic and Art Deco styling. More
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HIGH POINT MARKET: Grand Manor offers first residential upholsteryGary Evans, October 16, 2009
AT THE MARKET — A new line of upper-end residential upholstery is debuting here. Called Grand Manor Reserve, the line is a new division of Grand Manor, a hospitality furniture manufacturer. The division is headed by industry veteran Harold Clark and is the 45-year-old company's first foray in residential.
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Hickory Springs offers new Power Rocker mechanismFurniture Today Staff, October 16, 2009HICKORY, N.C. — Components supplier Hickory Springs Mfg. has introduced the Power Rocker, an electrically powered rocker/recliner mechanism. More
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Berkline rolls out entry-level line at High Point MarketLarry Thomas, October 14, 2009HIGH POINT — Motion upholstery major Berkline is rolling out a lineup of entry-level recliners and sofas that combines custom-order products made domestically with an in-stock program of imported items. More
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Upholstery source D'Oro to debut at High Point MarketFurniture Today Staff, October 12, 2009DALLAS — Asia-based manufacturer Woodworth Wooden Inds. has launched a factory-direct brand of leather and fabric upholstery called D'Oro Furniture Inds. More
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Soflex Furniture appoints two vice presidentsFurniture Today Staff, October 12, 2009DALLAS — Leather upholstery source Soflex Furniture has named veteran sales executive Jim Smiechewicz as vice president of sales and marketing and Larry Mendoza as vice president of operations. More
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New Houston supermarket carries Ashley furnitureLarry Thomas, October 9, 2009HOUSTON — A Kroger Marketplace store that recently opened in the Houston suburb of Richmond includes a 2,400-square-foot Ashley furniture display, according to Kroger officials. More
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Brazilian meatpacker acquires Zenda Leather stakeLarry Thomas, October 7, 2009HICKORY, N.C. — Marfrig Group, a major Brazilian meatpacking company, has acquired controlling interest in Zenda Leather, a supplier of leather for the furniture, automotive and aviation industries. More
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Dennis Pressley joins Palatial FurnitureFurniture Today Staff, October 6, 2009JAMESTOWN, N.C. — Leather furniture resource Palatial Furniture has hired Dennis Pressley as vice president of sales and marketing. More
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Drayton Hall, Aberdeen coming to High Point MarketThomas Russell, September 30, 2009HIGH POINT — Drayton Hall, a new case goods and upholstery resource bringing goods from Malaysia and Vietnam, will make its debut appearance at the High Point Market in October. More
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Schnadig to sell Lauren Ralph Lauren furnitureHeath E. Combs, September 30, 2009HIGH POINT — Schnadig International has entered into a licensing agreement with Ralph Lauren Home to produce a line of case goods and upholstery under the Lauren Ralph Lauren brand. More
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Natuzzi posts larger loss as sales decline 20.8%Larry Thomas, September 29, 2009MILAN — Leather upholstery major Natuzzi reported a second-quarter net loss of 3.9 million euros as sales fell 20.8%. More
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Craftmaster Furniture adopting EarthCare Inside programGary Evans, September 22, 2009TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Upholstery maker Craftmaster Furniture is adopting Hickory Springs' EarthCare Inside program. More
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Las Vegas Market: Color counts in leatherGary Evans, September 17, 2009LAS VEGAS - Leather upholstery vendors here are continuing to develop new looks that tap the popularity of transitional styling, and are venturing out of the big brown box with lighter colors, including some that are downright brilliant. More
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