Upholstery Furniture industry news, features and analysis
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Flexsteel residential furniture sales rise 5.4% in quarter
Gary Evans, February 3, 2012DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Inds. said it closed its second quarter ending Dec. 31 with an increase in residential furniture sales of 5.4% over the previous quarter, indicating an increased demand for household furniture. More
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Healthcare lift chair sources targeting retail market
Larry Thomas, February 3, 2012LAS VEGAS — The two biggest suppliers of lift chairs for the healthcare market have targeted retail furniture stores as they're next growth driver, and they're waging a fierce battle for floor space with motion furniture manufacturers that traditionally have supplied the product. More
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Award of $152 million in furniture duties could be decided soon
Thomas Russell, February 2, 2012HIGH 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
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Las Vegas Market: Early results look good in upholstery
Larry Thomas, February 1, 2012AT THE MARKET — Buoyed by a modest uptick in business and an optimistic corps of retail buyers, upholstery exhibitors here are decidedly upbeat about the early results of this week's market. More
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New Ashley Sleep Facebook page lets folks ‘share their passion' for sleep
Furniture Today Staff, February 1, 2012Ashley Sleep has launched a Facebook page that the bedding producer describes as "a place where people can share their passion for making the most of the day through a restful night's sleep."The page at Facebook.com/AshleySleep will let fans stay updated on the company's latest promotions, exclusive offers, contests and more. They are also able to browse through photos and learn about Ashley Sleep products.
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HomElegance diving into upholstery in Las Vegas
Gary Evans, January 30, 2012
LAS VEGAS - Bedroom and dining room importer HomElegance is introducing a massive collection of upholstery at the Las Vegas Market as the company seeks to become a whole-home resource for its dealer base. More
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New product on tap for Las Vegas Market
Furniture Today Staff, January 27, 2012All 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
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Tennessee retailer patents no-tools RTA upholstery
Heath E Combs, January 26, 2012LAS VEGAS - Ready-to-assemble upholstered sofas had always been a bit of a mystery for Billy Joe Griggs, owner of Pulaski, Tenn.-based retailer Flatrock Furniture. But no longer. More
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Omnia Furniture ends relationship with Kathy Ireland Worldwide
Larry Thomas, January 26, 2012CHINO, 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
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Human Touch to unveil improved massage chairs
Larry Thomas, January 25, 2012LONG BEACH, Calif. - Human Touch, a supplier of massage chairs and upscale recliners, is set to unveil a chair line that utilizes its patented massage technology in a new series of full-body massage programs. More
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Ashley Furniture HomeStores lists top 10 furniture trends of 2012
Furniture Today Staff, January 23, 2012ARCADIA, Wis. — Sectionals and storage beds lead a list of the top 10 furniture trends of 2012, according to Ashley Furniture HomeStores. More
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La-Z-Boy names Randy Huff, Thomas Daley to executive posts
Heath E Combs, January 23, 2012MONROE, Mich. — Furniture source La-Z-Boy has promoted industry veteran Randy Huff and named Thomas Daley to new executive posts for its American Drew, Lea and Hammary unit. More
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G. Romano celebrates 50th
Gary Evans, January 21, 2012MONTREAL - Upholstery specialist G. Romano is celebrating 50 years of design and manufacturing at the Canadian Home Furnishings Market in Toronto, which opened Saturday and runs through Tuesday, and at upcoming shows in Las Vegas and High Point. More
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Leather Italia reorganizes to focus on traditional and online sales channels
Larry Thomas, January 20, 2012LELAND, N.C. — Leather upholstery resource Leather Italia has formed two new business divisions and reorganized its management team to focus on sales growth in specific distribution channels. More
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Chair resource UltraComfort America in new Las Vegas space
Furniture Today Staff, January 20, 2012OLD FORGE, Pa. — UltraComfort America, a resource for power lift chairs and recliners, is set to open a new showroom at the next Las Vegas Market. More
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Burlington Technologies companies at a glance
Furniture Today Staff, January 18, 2012Burlington Mfg. Services - Yarn package and dye services for upholstery, drapery, mattress ticking, apparel, footwear, industrial, military, medical and other markets. More
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Davis joins Southern Motion
Furniture Today Staff, January 18, 2012PONTOTOC, Mich. - Jennifer Davis, who has worked in sales and marketing in the industry for 15 years, has joined upholstery producer Southern Motion as director of merchandising. More
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Se7en thrives with U.S. plant
Gary Evans, January 18, 2012BURLINGTON, N.C. - As U.S. upholstery companies shifted fabric buying to China and domestic mills were dropping out like flies, a group of former Burlington Inds. executives spent some sleepless nights wondering if they were out of their minds. More
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Lexington names Spooner chief operating officer
Thomas Russell, January 18, 2012HIGH POINT - Case goods and upholstery resource Lexington Home Brands has promoted longtime executive Craig Spooner to chief operating officer, a new position. More
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CPSC announces recall of children's chairs, stools
Furniture Today Staff, January 11, 2012WASHINGTON — Elegant Gifts Mart Inc. of Los Angeles, a supplier of youth furniture and other home products, has agreed to voluntarily recall about 1,600 children's chairs and 1,300 children's stools due to violations of a federal lead paint standard. More
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