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• Showtime fabric fair to feature Eco-Friendly Trend Bank
  HIGH POINT — An Eco-Friendly Trend Bank has been added to the events at the semiannual Showtime fabric market being held here from Dec. 7 to 10. more >>
  Nov 20 2008 07:30 AM
  
• E.J. Victor to make Ralph Lauren Home furniture
  NEW YORK — Manufacturer E.J. Victor has signed an exclusive license agreement to produce case goods and upholstery under the Ralph Lauren Home brand. more >>
  Nov 20 2008 07:27 AM
  
• Ikea CEO says company well positioned
  NEW YORK — Ikea CEO Anders Dahlvig says his company has seen a slowdown in sales in the United States and Europe, but says the Swedish retailer's focus on smart, affordable design has it well positioned for tough times. more >>
  Nov 20 2008 07:19 AM
  
• Natuzzi sales rise in third quarter, but so does loss
  SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Italy — Upholstery major Natuzzi said its third-quarter sales were slightly ahead of last year's third quarter, but the company's net loss widened due to unfavorable currency exchange rates and high operating costs. more >>
  Nov 20 2008 07:16 AM
  
• Longtime furniture sales rep Ralph Deutsch dies
  ASHEBORO, N.C. — Ralph Louis Deutsch Jr., a longtime sales representative who won several industry honors, has died. He was 78. more >>
  Nov 20 2008 07:10 AM
  
• Bob Lemons to retire from Kincaid Furniture
  HUDSON, N.C. — Industry veteran Bob Lemons will retire from his position as case goods and upholstery supplier Kincaid Furniture's senior vice president of sales and marketing in early December. more >>
  Nov 20 2008 07:03 AM
  
• Jennifer Convertibles stock fall sharply
  WOODBURY, N.Y. — Furniture retailer Jennifer Convertibles' stock was trading down more than 50% this morning, touching a low of 11 cents per share on heavy volume, but at midday had recovered to 20 cents. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 10:38 AM
  
• Registration still open for Furniture/Today Leadership Conference
  NAPLES, Fla. — Registration is still open for Furniture/Today's 12th Annual Leadership Conference, set for Dec. 3-5 at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort here. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 08:18 AM
  
• Take a walk in Charlie Loudermilk Park
  ATLANTA — Aaron Rents founder and Chairman Charlie Loudermilk will soon be able to take a leisurely stroll in a park named after him. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 07:52 AM
  
• Film on Hooker Furniture plant closure premieres
  MARTINSVILLE, Va. — A full house attended this week's premiere of the documentary film, "With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory," a portrayal of the causes and effects behind Hooker Furniture's shutdown of its last manufacturing plant here last year. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 07:36 AM
  
• E-Spresso Shop serves up home furnishings Web help
  HIGH POINT — Industry veterans Johne Albanese and Steve Bailey have launched a Web marketing company, The e-Spresso Shop, to help home furnishings retailers and manufacturers reach Gen X and Y consumers online. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 07:30 AM
  
• Hudson's Furniture closing four Atlanta stores
  ATLANTA — Hudson's Furniture Showrooms is closing its four Broyhill by Hudson's stores here to focus on its Florida business. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 07:26 AM
  
• Lane Home Furnishings promotes Joe Eames, Whitten Grissom
  TUPELO, Miss. — Lane Home Furnishings has shuffled some responsibilities and named two company veterans to new positions. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 07:26 AM
  
• La-Z-Boy reports $53.7 million loss
  MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported a net loss of $53.7 million for the quarter ended Oct. 25 as sales tumbled 9.2%.

   

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  Nov 19 2008 07:21 AM
  
• Western Home Furnishings Assn. sets conference for May 17-19
  ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Western Home Furnishings Assn. members and guests will meet on Maui for their 2009 Conference and Expo, set for May 17-19. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 07:18 AM
  
• AmercasMart to host Carpet Awards Jan. 10
  ATLANTA — AmericasMart Atlanta will host a gala to present the America's Magnificent Carpets Awards at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel here. more >>
  Nov 19 2008 07:17 AM
  
• Home furnishings markets continue to shuffle dates
  HIGH POINT — In recent years the top three U.S. home furnishings markets have shifted dates, each trying to find the sweet spot to draw exhibitors and buyers. Here's a summary of what each has done. more >>
  Nov 18 2008 07:50 AM
  
• Las Vegas Market dates pose a challenge
  LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Market's decision to move its second show in 2009 from July to September is raising questions and concerns among exhibitors who show in both Vegas and High Point. more >>
  Nov 18 2008 07:45 AM
  
• Jeff Gonzalez joins rug source Nourison Inds.
  SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Jeff Gonzalez has been named to the new post of director of furniture store sales for rug supplier Nourison Inds., according to Alex Peykar, president of Nourison. more >>
  Nov 18 2008 07:34 AM
  
• Furniture importer Magnussen Home laying off 22 workers
  HIGH POINT — Case goods importer Magnussen Home said Monday it is cutting its work force by 22 people, a 14% reduction of its worldwide staff. more >>
  Nov 18 2008 07:33 AM