Furniture|Today 01/30/2006 Table of Contents

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Furniture|Today -- 01/30/2006

Bedding Today

Wait on federal FR rules may be longer than hoped
The staff of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has unveiled a document the bedding industry has been anxiously awaiting. Did I say document? Make that documents. One key section alone runs to 221 pages. The documents comprise the briefing package on a federal mattress flammability standard.

Editor's Desk

Taking sides ... with customers
Recently, while checking out Lifestyle Enterprise's Forbidden City Furniture Show in High Point, I had the chance to chat with Wyatt Bassett, executive vice president of Vaughan-Bassett. After hearing about Lifestyle's efforts, Wyatt, along with some 60 other exhibitors, decided to turn the High Point showroom lights on in conjunction with the Lifestyle event.

Industry Numbers

Quaker to source from China
Fall River, Mass.— Determined to recover the business it has lost to Chinese imports, Quaker Fabric has signed its first-ever agreement to source product from China, with upholstery fabric producer Hangzhou Zhongwang Fabric Products. Larry Liebenow, president and CEO of Quaker, said the relationship "represents an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to reshape Quaker's strategy and...

Insider's View

Do we need furniture that makes us sweat?
Unlike most of my columns, which are trivial at best, this one requires you to think in the abstract and ponder our industry's core existence. Maybe you should read it with a cigar or a glass of fine wine. At the core level, the home furnishings industry provides rest. Rest while we dine, a comfortable place to sleep, to relax while we read or are entertained, or to write at a desktop or table.

News

Buffett bullish on Reno
Reno, Nev.— Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett may have been wrong about R.C. Willey's previous expansions in Las Vegas and Boise, Idaho, but when it came to Reno, the billionaire investor jumped on the bandwagon early, he says. "I think I actually suggested Reno," he said. "This looks to me like an ideal location.
Berkshire developing bank
Reno, Nev.— Berkshire Hathaway is working to form an industrial bank that would handle consumer loans for all its R.C. Willey stores as well as other Berkshire companies. Subject to regulatory approval, the proposed Berkshire Hathaway Bank would be based at R.C. Willey's offices in Salt Lake City.
Post creating new format for Dormia stores
Fishkill, N.Y.— Dormia Mattresses, bidding to expand its retail network, has chosen the Connie Post Cos. to create a new format for its mall-based stores. Dormia, based here, is a manufacturer and retailer of premium specialty sleep sets. It operates 21 stores in nine states and plans to open nine more stores this year.
Asian bedding sources learn about FR rules
High Point— U.S.-based suppliers to the bedding industry aren't the only ones gearing up for a new national mattress flammability standard expected to go into effect sometime next year. A number of Asian-based suppliers also are stepping up their efforts. Some of those Asian companies gathered in Guangzhou, China, for a seminar on mattress flammability, held to educate Asian-based bedding...
DAK raising fiber prices
Charlotte, N.C.— Polyester fiber supplier DAK Americas has announced it will increase its polyester staple fiber prices by three cents a pound on Feb. 15. The hike will apply to all products sold to home furnishings, fiberfill and other markets. Another increase of two cents per pound will take effect March 15.
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Serta contributes beds to Honduras orphanages
Hoffman Estates, Ill.— Four hundred children living in severely overcrowded orphanages and shelters in Honduras now have beds, thanks to a partnership between Serta International and SOFTLY, or Securing Our Future Through Loving Youth, International, a children's service organization. Serta donated the mattresses to SOFTLY, which coordinated the project.
Buyers prepare for Vegas
Las Vegas— Retailers are coming to the second home furnishings market here with a mixed take on business conditions and shopping strategies that range from just browsing to across-the-board open to buy. Some stores, impressed with the inaugural market's product lineup in July, will be on the hunt for fresh looks across the board, with an emphasis on case goods, home accents, bedding and o...
R.C. Willey off to fast start in Reno
Reno, Nev.— R.C. Willey marked the formal opening of its new store here this month with a party attended by legendary investor Warren Buffett, the chairman of R.C. Willey owner Berkshire Hathaway. The 170,000-square-foot store, which includes 40,000 square feet of warehousing, is in the newly developed Damonte Ranch area of residential, commercial and business space off U.
Futon Assn. hosting futon exhibit
Las Vegas— A futon mattress designed to stand out and another designed to disappear are among the highlights of product introductions in the futon category here. Once again, The Futon Assn. is hosting a showing of futon lines at Pavilion 1 on the World Market Center site. Dozens of new futons and futon products are featured.
Saloom brings Elvis to market
Las Vegas— Saloom/New England is bringing a secret weapon to the market here. John Vaitkevicius, a furniture finisher who has worked for 12 years at the casual dining specialist, will be at the market showing off his other talent — impersonating Elvis Presley. On weekends, Vaitkevicius is transformed into Johnny King, Elvis impersonator.
Study shows Tempur-Pedic pillow reduces snoring
Lexington, Ky.— Tempur-Pedic's Swedish Neck Pillow reduces snoring, according to a study conducted by the bedding company. The pillow is made from Tempur pressure-relieving material, which is viscoelastic and conforms to the body to provide support. The company said 48 snorers and their sleep partners took part in the study.
Futon group giving away prizes to Vegas buyers
Las Vegas— The Futon Assn. International is giving away prizes to buyers who attend its show here this week to thank and reward them for checking out the futon category. The FAI, based in Orlando, Fla., has mailed tickets for the prize giveaways to stores and to past show attendees. It also mailed tickets to manufacturers, distributors and sales representatives to distribute to their cust...
Cristina Saralegui at CBK's space on Tuesday
Las Vegas— Emmy-winning TV star Cristina Saralegui is appearing at the Las Vegas market this week to promote her Casa Cristina home furnishings collection by CBK. Saralegui will be in the CBK showroom in the World Market Center, space 410, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Casa Cristina is a comprehensive collection of home furnishings inspired by the personal style of Saralegui...
Intercon offers European-made bedroom
Las Vegas— Case goods importer Intercon is offering its first European-made bedroom here. The 12-piece Arts and Crafts-inspired group made at a plant in Slovenia is called American Craftsman. Made from solid European white oak and oak veneers, it has a suggested retail of $4,500 for a bed, dresser, mirror and nightstand combination.
Interactive Health chair a 'Best Buy'
Long Beach, Calif.— A robotic massage chair from Interactive Health has been designated as a "Best Buy" by Consumers Digest magazine. The chair, the iJoy 130, was featured in the magazine's December issue. "It is truly a testament to 26 years of expertise in the robotic massage chair business and delivering the most well engineered product on the market," said Craig Womack, CEO of Interac...
Unifi to focus on high-end, branded yarns
Greensboro, N.C.— Textile fiber and yarn source Unifi says it has shifted its focus to its high-end branded, advanced fiber products and away from low-end yarns. Bill Lowe, chief operating officer, said the company's advanced fiber products offer a higher profit margin and will be marketed through a recently launched joint venture in China.
27 High Point-area hotels cut April market rates
High Point— Market organizers here say 27 area hotels have reduced their room rates for the April market, a move they hope will begin to address one of the most frequent complaints registered by market attendees. The size of the rate decreases wasn't immediately clear, but the International Home Furnishings Market Authority praised the changes as "an excellent start" in its efforts to con...
Shuttle services to expand in April
High Point— More frequent shuttles to area hotels and a new on-demand shuttle service for short trips within High Point will be key upgrades in April to the High Point market's massive transportation system, the International Home Furnishings Market Authority said. Market Authority President Judy Mendenhall said midday shuttle service to hotels will be available for the first time in Apri...
Freudenberg sees wide FR adoption by summer
Lowell, Mass.— Top officials at fire-resistant materials supplier Freudenberg Nonwovens here predict the bedding industry will be largely converted to FR products by this summer. "At least 75% of the industry will be switched to FR by the middle of the year," asserted Stephan Tanda, president of Freudenberg Nonwovens' North American operations.
Show/Pro offers monthly rentals on in-store kiosks
Reston, Va.— In-store kiosk provider Show/Pro is signing furniture retailers, and for the first time offering a monthly rental program. Previously clients had to pay all hardware, software and installation fees in full at the time of purchase. The rental program is in conjunction with Citigroup's CitiCapital division, which has joined Show/Pro in offering an all-inclusive monthly fee to c...
Griffieths leave jobs for faith journey to Namibia
Dayton, Ohio— Two industry veterans who decided to redirect their lives received some help on the first leg of their journey from Midwest La-Z-Boy representatives. Mike Griffieth left his job with La-Z-Boy in October after seven years. His wife, Bona, left retailer Morris Furniture in Dayton after five years as a buyer.
Fiamma unveiling stationary, motion leather
Las Vegas— Fiamma Leather, the newly created U.S. sales and marketing arm of a major Chinese leather upholstery maker, is unveiling stationary and motion leather here this week. Fiamma, a wholly owned subsidiary of Man Wah Holdings, a 13-year-old publicly traded Chinese leather seating producer, is showing in 11,500 square feet in the World Market Center, space 146.
Vaughan-Bassett showroom slated for new WMC building
Las Vegas— Bedroom furniture manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett plans to open a permanent, 6,000-square-foot showroom at the World Market Center in the second WMC building, scheduled to open for the January 2007 Las Vegas Market. "We attended the inaugural Las Vegas Market in July 2005 and we were very impressed with the large number of small and medium-sized dealers who attended," said Doug Ba...
Gordon leaves Art Van
Warren, Mich.— Frank Gordon, a longtime manager with Art Van, has resigned after 20 years with the retailer. His last day was Jan. 20. David Van Elslander, who recently rejoined Art Van, will replace Gordon as the buyer for the retailer's clearance center. Van Elslander has been the dining room buyer, said Cathy DiSante, Art Van's director of marketing.
Dealers vote on best Aspen designs
Las Vegas— Aspen Furniture will reveal what its dealers voted as its most "thoughtfully designed" product of 2005 on opening day of market here. In early January, the Phoenix-based importer sent more than 2,500 ballots to retailers, asking them to choose what they thought was the best-designed product of the year.
Ireland gets new La-Z-Boy post
Monroe, Mich.— La-Z-Boy has named furniture industry veteran Bob Ireland to the newly created post of vice president of residential global merchandising for tables, lamps and accessories. Ireland, who had been national sales manager for La-Z-Boy Canada since 2002, will oversee merchandising of tables, lamps and accessories within the network of proprietary La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries sto...
HTL taps Okrusko as N.A. sales, marketing VP
High Point— Gary Okrusko has been named vice president of sales and marketing, North America, for contemporary leather upholstery maker HTL International. He was with Palliser for 10 years as vice president of upholstery and Western sales manager. Earlier, he was director of sales and marketing for Berkline Canada.
Ultra, Paxar offer woven bedding labels
Knoxville, Tenn.— Label this company brand-conscious. Ultra Distributors here has teamed up with what it says is the largest producer of woven labels in the world, Paxar Corp., to offer a variety of labels to the mattress industry. The line, marketed by Ultra, features traditional woven labels, woven labels with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, woven tubular labels, and in-plant fab...
Lady Americana has new licensee
Miami— Southern Dreams Bedding is Lady Americana's newest licensee, slated to begin shipping mattresses Feb. 1. Southern Dreams is owned by industry veteran Todd Price, who most recently was vice president of the international division for Atlanta Attachment Co. in South America. The Southern Dreams factory is in Miami.
Therapedic adds Alliance Sleep
Syracuse, N.Y.— Therapedic has added Alliance Sleep to its stable of U.S. bedding licensees. Alliance, owned by Tom Comer, is the new Therapedic licensee for New York state. Alliance purchased Penfield Bedding, Therapedic's former New York licensee, from Chuck Gordon in December and was recently approved as a Therapedic licensee.
Serta offers cooler foam
New York— Serta has introduced a series of top-of-bed memory foam products that it says are cooler, and also are anti-bacterial and odor-absorbent. Introduced at the fall Home Textiles Show in New York, they complement Serta's KoolComfort Pillow-N-Pillow and posturized mattress toppers, which were introduced at the spring show.
AFW store launch raises $31K
Englewood, Colo.— Nearly 300 furniture industry representatives, business partners and community leaders joined Jake Jabs in late November to celebrate the grand opening of American Furniture Warehouse's 10th Colorado store here. AFW acquired the 80,000-square-foot former Homestead House showroom in August, and transformed it into a new-concept store featuring eclectic room settings.
Quoizel to celebrate WMC space
Las Vegas— Decorative lighting designer and distributor Quoizel is in a new showroom in the World Market Center here. Quoizel will celebrate the grand opening of its 4,000-square-foot showroom, in space 401, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and champagne toast at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. "As our company celebrates its 75th year, as well as the launch of a new brand, we are very excited to ...
Lilly launches consultancy on FR compliance
St. Charles, Ill.— The Lilly Management Group is launching a four-step program designed to help bedding producers meet new mattress flammability standards. The company said the program, which will be introduced at the Las Vegas Market this month, will help the producers meet a new federal standard, expected to go into effect early next year, in a cost-efficient and timely manner.
U.S. Timberlake plant sought
Lexington, N.C.— Lexington Home Brands, which closed its last U.S. plant in December, is looking at other domestic facilities to produce part of its long-running The World of Bob Timberlake collection. A wire report last week, which Furniture/Today posted on its Web site, said Timberlake's licensed line was in jeopardy because of an impasse between the popular North Carolina artist/design...
Investors acquire United Sleep
Chicago— Northlight Capital, an investment company here, has acquired United Sleep Products, a Pennsylvania-based mattress and futon producer. Financial details were not disclosed. Northlight officials said United Sleep will serve as the platform for its entry into the U.S. bedding industry, which it said has achieved average annual growth of 6.
Aspen's laptop desks get smaller
Las Vegas— Aspen Furniture is launching here a group of smaller-scaled desks for laptop computers suitable for tighter workspaces and home environments. The NanoDesk group features five desks with 48-inch tops retailing between $399 and $499. A typical laptop desk in the Aspen line has a 60-inch top, and a large executive desk has a 72-inch top.
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Classic Leather helps New Orleans store employees
Hickory, N.C.— Leather upholstery specialist Classic Leather here delivered a truckload of furniture, canned goods and cash to New Orleans to help victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The effort helped employees of Georgian Furnishing, a single-unit New Orleans retailer. Ken Bonin, Classic Leather's New Orleans sales representative, coordinated the donation effort with the help of Walt...
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Companies join forces to assist Katrina evacuees with bedding
Columbus, Ga.— Three local furniture rental and leasing companies have joined forces to provide bedding to relocated victims of Hurricane Katrina. Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership, Colony Furniture Leasing and Home Furnishings Plus provided a truckload of new bedding to an organization that is assisting in the relocation of families that have been displaced by the hurricane.
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Havertys efforts add up to $200K for hurricane relief
Atlanta— Top 100 chain Haverty Furniture's donation of $116,000 to the Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross brought the retailer's total contributions for hurricane relief efforts to $200,000. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the company started a "Havertys Helps" campaign in its stores in 17 Southern and Midwest states.
Modern design retains center stage in Cologne
Cologne, Germany— The big furniture fair here is best described as a crossroads of trends and traffic. Modern design continued to dominate the contemporary Mecca this year. Many of the crisp upholstery offerings were dressed in such toned-down tropicals as warm oranges or a yellowed-asparagus green, rather than the apple or pear greens of past markets.
Industry applauds proposed FR mattress rules
High Point— The bedding industry generally is reacting favorably to a proposed national standard calling for open-flame protection of mattresses. But some suppliers of flame-resistant solutions expressed concern about the proposed July 1, 2007 implementation date, saying the industry could move quicker.
DuPont raises questions on FR timing, durability
Richmond, Va.— DuPont, a supplier of fire-resistant materials to the bedding industry, says a proposed federal mattress flammability standard doesn't do enough to protect consumers. In a statement released to Furniture/Today, the company said the standard should take effect sooner than a proposed date of July 2007, and also said the issue of durability — whether FR protection will w...
RTG expansion in high gear with ex-Rhodes stores
Seffner, Fla.— Rooms To Go will kick expansion plans into high gear with the opening of 11 former Rhodes stores by the end of January, and at least eight other units in new and existing markets by the end of the year. The nation's highest-volune furniture store, which acquired the assets of bankrupt Rhodes last year, is reopening the stores as Rooms To Go in Wilmington, N.
MMPI hires Dunn, Olson in HP
High Point— Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. has hired George Dunn as director of leasing and Karen Olson as vice president of marketing for its properties in High Point. Dunn is responsible for the day-to-day leasing of permanent showrooms for all of MMPI's High Point showroom buildings, including Market Square, Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Furniture Plaza, Plaza Suites and ...
Hickory Springs picks Ray as foam manager
Hickory, N.C.— Components supplier Hickory Springs Mfg. has promoted Alan Ray to foam operations manager in Fort Smith, Ark. His responsibilities include oversight of Hickory Springs foam production facilities in Fort Smith and in Owensboro, Ky., Platteville, Wis., and Fort Worth, Texas. He reports to Mark Stenger, vice president of Hickory Springs' Western Division.
CM&S taps Lammerding for new sales, marketing post
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.— Occasional and accent manufacturer Clay, Metal & Stone has named Amy Lammerding to the new post of director of sales and marketing. "Our company has experienced significant growth in recent years, and we felt it was time to bring in a seasoned expert who could help us fine-tune and strengthen our brand positioning and sales strategies," said President Robert Levin.
Spring Air showing four new lines in Vegas
Las Vegas— Bedding major Spring Air is bringing out four bedding lines at the market here. The producer is debuting its luxury ComfortFlex collection, an upgraded flagship Back Supporter collection, its Back Supporter Sleep Fitness line of visco-elastic beds, and its value-priced Posture Comfort collection.
Restonic promotes Favia to VP of sales
Rosemont, Ill.— Bedding maker Restonic has promoted Donna Amatulli Favia to vice president of sales and marketing. She was previously vice president of marketing services. "In her 12 years at Restonic, Donna has proven herself to be a strong leader in our sales organization, as well as our marketing organization," said Carlene Evenson Peterson, Restonic's president.
Karel set for busy N.J. show
Edison, N.J.— Larry Karel says that, as usual, the exhibit space at his upcoming market here is filling up fast and he expects droves of buyers from the New York metro area, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Edison Furniture and Accessories Market takes place in the New Jersey Convention Center Feb.
American Leather promotes three
Dallas— Upholstery producer American Leather has promoted three of its executives to vice presidents, a move the company says will strengthen its leadership. In new posts are Matthew Hayward, vice president of marketing; Martin Gibson, vice president of operations; and Kelly Montgomery, vice president of finance and administration.
Fire destroys Whitaker office facilities
Searcy, Ark.— Manufacturer Whitaker Furniture has shut down after a suspicious fire on Jan. 21 that destroyed its offices and some inventory. There were no injuries. The Searcy fire department is investigating the fire, said Robin Connell, office manager for Whitaker, located about an hour from Little Rock.
Smith leaves Hickory House Furniture
Hickory, N.C.— Jay Smith has left his post as president of sales for mid-to-high-end upholstery maker Hickory House Furniture. His future plans were not disclosed. Smith joined Hickory House last April after holding positions at Wesley Hall, where he was vice president of sales and merchandising, and at La-Z-Boy, Hickorycraft and Simmons.
NFM redoing appliance/electronics store
Omaha, Neb.— Top 100 store Nebraska Furniture Mart has launched a multimillion-dollar overhaul of its Appliance, Electronics and Computer Store here. The retailer, part of the Berkshire Hathaway furniture division, will redo the entire facility, integrating more home furnishings into the mix, and expanding it by 9,000 square feet to 142,000 square feet.
Future of High Point mini-market undecided
High Point— By most accounts, the mini-market here this month spearheaded by Lifestyle Enterprise was a hit with retailers and exhibitors who took part. What happens next, however, is still undecided. Lifestyle said before the event that if the mini-market was successful and made sense, it would support such events in the future.
Futon, specialty sleep makers step up visibility
Las Vegas— Futon and specialty sleep producers are stepping up their visibility with twice-a-year showings at the new market here. Members of the Futon Assn. International and the Specialty Sleep Assn. said they enjoyed strong markets in July, when each group held a show-within-a-show at the first Las Vegas event.
California combo
Las Vegas— West Coast manufacturers Creative Ideas and Oakwood Interiors have agreed to merge, creating a case goods company focused on bedroom, home office and home entertainment. The merger is expected to be completed this spring, but the companies are showing together at this week's market here, in the World Market Center, space 1001.
Paris show perseveres
Paris— Although beset by a date change that brought the show closer to the New Year, as well as a declining exhibitor base and new competition, the Salon du Meuble de Paris scored better results for exhibitors than anticipated. The new dates for the Paris show, Jan. 5–9, were considered one of the reasons for the decline in exhibitors from 770 in 2005 to 654 this year.

Opinion Today

Coordinating rugs, broadloom: That's innovation
Rugs increasingly are being sold in mass-market stores, with prices being pushed down to laughably cheap levels. This may be good news for consumers, but it means trouble for vendors and traditional channels such as furniture, department and specialty stores. A few years ago, the rug category offered one of the best profit opportunities in home furnishings.
What markets must do to draw buyers
It almost flew in the face of what's going on at home furnishings markets around the world. But Lifestyle Enterprise pulled it off, simultaneously helping scores of its competitors. It's amazing what the chance of winning not one but two luxury cars will do to help create a so-called mini-market, especially if plane and hotel expenses are paid as well.

People Today

Lexington hires Austin, Myers for upholstery posts
Lexington, N.C.— Lexington Home Brands has hired upholstery industry veterans Stephanie Austin and Bob Myers to help raise the profile of its branded product. Austin, formerly with Century Furniture, has been named fabric merchandising manager, replacing Nadine Andrews, who recently joined Broyhill.
People on the Move
People on the Move
Executives Culp Inc. High Point — Fabric marketer Culp Inc. has promoted Thomas Gallagher Jr. to corporate controller. He will continue to report to Kenneth Bowling, vice president-finance and treasurer. Gallagher joined Culp in January 2005 as assistant controller. Previously, he had been audit senior manager with BDO Seidman.

Product Strategies

A tale of two markets taking place in rugs
Las Vegas— For rug vendors, the Las Vegas market can mean two vastly different events — the Jan. 30–Feb. 3 furniture-focused show anchored by the World Market Center and its satellite venues, or Surfaces, the annual floor covering expo running Feb. 1–3 at the Sands Convention Center.
Case goods sources stress the 'wow' factor
Las Vegas— Manufacturers and importers of bedroom and dining room furniture say they hope what happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas. They're looking for increased orders at the second furniture market here, to take advantage of an improving economy, and they aim to entice buyers with pared-down offerings, many with cleaner lines, and with unusual new pieces and new treatments of old favor...
Occasional players aim to build on July buzz
Las Vegas— Resources are rolling into market with new occasional furniture offerings, hoping to build on the buzz created by the first Las Vegas show six months ago. Several companies, including Pulaski and Jofran, believe the second show will be even better attended than the inaugural event in July.
Home office vendors offer new styles, technologies
Las Vegas— Home office vendors will have a variety of new styles and technologies to show off here this week in hopes of generating more interest — and sales — in the category. The list of vendors includes some prominent, well-known players as well as newer companies that see promise in home office.
Upholstery makers expectations high
Las Vegas— Upholstered furniture makers thought the first market here was outstanding, and many expect the second to be even better. "From the dealers I've talked to, particularly in the West, I think it's going to be unbelievable," said Jason Harris, national sales manager for Canadian upholstery maker Stylus Made to Order Sofas.
Leather resources gear for more frenzy
Las Vegas— Leather upholstery sources anticipate the frenetic pace of the debut Las Vegas market held here in July to pick up where it left off at the second round being held here this week. Many manufacturers and importers are bringing more sales representatives and support staff to this season's event, anticipating that attendance and order-writing will be even more brisk than in July.
Motion dealers offer array of new products, special promotions
Las Vegas— Following a 2005 that was mediocre for many key players, producers of motion furniture and recliners are heading to their second Las Vegas furniture market intent on jump-starting 2006 with an array of new products and promotions. Some producers are making no secret they are using this Vegas show as a de facto premarket for High Point, but many others are simply trying to rebou...
Bedding producers making major launches
Las Vegas— The strongest gathering of bedding producers in many years will inaugurate the second Las Vegas market here. Major bedding launches are the order of the day. All nine of the Top 10 bedding producers that show at markets are represented in Las Vegas this month. Select Comfort, the Minneapolis-based airbed producer and retailer, with its own store network, is the only Top 10 prod...

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