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March 24,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on March 25, 2010
Upholstery manufacturer Taylor King, Taylorsville, N.C., will showcase "Taylor Made 2010 ... The Next Generation," an updated take on its Taylor Made custom upholstered furniture program, at next month's High Point Market.
Taylor Made 2010 ... The Next Generation offers consumers length options sized in four-inch increments ranging from 60 inches to 112 inches. In addition, sectionals can be created from a broad range of pieces. A conversation sofa, matching chair and ottoman, or chair and 1/2 and jumbo ottoman (new April 2010) provide other seating flexibility.
Also new at Market is the ability to select between two seating depths. Customers can now choose either the "Standard" comfort level, with an overall depth of 39.5 inches, or opt for the ultimate in luxury and relaxation with the new "Continental" comfort level, which is five inches deeper.
"With Taylor Made 2010, we are taking customization to the next level, offering more options and piece selections than previously available," said Taylor King President and Chief Operating Officer Del Starnes. "We have always been committed to meeting the special needs of our customer, and we are now able to do that better than ever without the expected customization expense."
Taylor Made 2010 ... The Next Generation will continue to offer the wide range of custom treatments that have been a signature of Taylor Made. Options include a choice of back cushions, arm styles and various bases, ranging from contemporary to traditional in styling. Consumers enjoy the ability to choose from a myriad of configurations, creating one-of-a-kind upholstery to compliment their decor.
Taylor King offers customization options, including a choice of more than 1.500 fabrics and leathers, 30-plus wood finishes, a selection of nail trims, and numerous trim options.
Taylor Made 2010...The Next Generation also will include point-of-sale materials.
March 24,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Retail Closings on March 25, 2010
Unfinished furniture store Treasurewood Furniture in Boise, Idaho, has closed, the Idaho Statesman reported Wednesday.
The 10-year-old store will auction its inventory.
Musick and Sons Auctions will auction around $150,000 in unfinished solid wood furniture.
March 24,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on March 25, 2010
Leather upholstery supplier Natuzzi (NYSE: NTZ) reported operating income of 2.1 million Euro for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, compared to an operating loss of 5.5 million Euro in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Sales for the quarter totaled 152.1 million Euro, a 16.5 percent decrease compared to 182.1 million Euro in the same quarter last year.
For the year, the company reported net income of 17.7 million Euro, compared to a net loss of 61.9 million Euro for fiscal 2008. Sales for the year were 515.4 million Euro, a 22.6 percent decline from the 666 million Euro posted in 2008. Upholstery sales for the year were 450.6 million, a 23.3 percent decline compared to 587.8 million Euro last year.
"We are very pleased with the Natuzzi Group positive trend in the key economic margins occurred during 2009," said Pasquale Natuzz, chairman and CEO. "The 2009 EBIT at Group level, although still negative, recorded a significant improvement with respect to the previous year. Such result, achieved despite decreasing sales as a consequence of the ongoing global crisis, is mainly due to the deep restructuring process started in 2009 and still in progress."
The company will host a conference call Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern time. A live Web cast of the conference call will be available online
here under the Investor Relations section.
March 24,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on March 25, 2010
Christopher Guy is opening a new, 11,000-square-foot showroom in High Point for the upcoming market.
Located at 418 S. Wrenn, the two-story building will feature 15 decorated rooms on the first floor and a decorative accents and furnishings on the second floor. The showroom features limestone floors, textured carpeting and floating walls as a backdrop to the company's furniture collections.
Christopher Guy furnishings are in a number of luxury hotels and resorts, including the Wynn Resort Vegas and Wynn Macau, and products have made cameos in several movies like "Hangover", "The Resident", "The Devil Wears Prada", and "Casino Royale."
The showroom will serve as host for the Christopher Guy and
Architectural Digest in An Affair to Remember cocktail reception on Sunday, April 18 at the market.
March 24,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Accessories on March 25, 2010
The Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team are accepting nominations for the 22nd annual ARTS Awards.
Nominations can be made online
here.
The ARTS Awards, presented each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, recognizes top manufacturers, retailers, product designers and sales representatives from every region of the U.S. Winners will be announced during a gala event Saturday, Jan. 22 and will recognize 27 different categories, including a new Green Award.
The addition of the Green Award celebrates sustainability and encourages manufacturers to be
proactive and environmentally friendly, said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center.
The new Green Award recognizes manufacturers for excellence in eco-friendly practices and
standards. This award celebrates the accomplishments of a manufacturer that has exemplified or
exceeded the standards of sustainability in the home industry. All manufacturer finalists will be
eligible to compete in this new, optional category.
Anyone in the home furnishings industry may nominate in all categories. Neither membership in
ART nor representation at Dallas Market Center is necessary. Nomination deadline is July 2.
The awards categories are as follows:
Manufacturer Awards in Accent Furniture, Area Rugs, Decorative Accessories, Home Textiles, Lighting Fixtures, Outdoor Living, Permanent Floral, Portable Lamps, Tabletop, Wall Décor and the Green Award;
Retailer Awards for International Retailer, Regional Furniture Store, Regional Lighting Showroom and Regional Home Accent Store; and
Individual Awards for Product Designer of the Year, Sales Representative of the Year, Rising Star and Academy of Achievement.
For additional information regarding the ARTS Awards, e-mail
Lindsey Villarreal or call (214) 655-7654.