October 15,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Leather Upholstery on October 2008
Lane Home Furnishings, Tupelo, Miss., has appointed Rodney Whitlock vice president of operations.
Whitlock, who has been with Lane since 1993, had been manager of the company’s Saltillo factory. He succeeds Jackie Hooker, who is retiring at the end of the year. Whitlock will be responsible for manufacturing, product development, engineering, supply chain, procurement, transportation and dealer services.
A subsidiary of Furniture Brands International, Lane is the world’s largest manufacturer of motion furniture and second-largest recliner maker.
October 15,
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By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on October 2008
The IHFC’s Pavilions on Main 3 will feature 14 new exhibitors when High Point Market opens Monday, including Andre Originals, a furniture and accent vendor returning to the North Carolina show after two years showing in Las Vegas.
“Primarily, as we are an east coast company, High Point is a better fit for us and for our customers,” said Andre Originals President Helen Blitz. She went on to note cost and convenience as additional deciding factors.
In addition to Andre Originals, showing in spaces M315 and 316, other new Pavilions exhibitors include:
• Artisan Studio, M302: designers and crafters of unique, fine-quality metal sculptures for wall, floor and tabletop.
• Carolina George, M310: innovative solutions for modern living; multi-purpose furniture designs uniquely suited for smaller spaces, all made to order.
• Chez ReCherChe Inc., M340: clocks, pottery and accents combining Eastern exotic motif and Western elegance.
• Christian Wallis, M337: exquisitely carved and finished lamps, vases and furniture.
• D’Oro Home, M309: Old World handcrafted furniture from Peru; rich patinas, utilizing reclaimed and sustainable native woods.
• Darnal Art, M306A: a vast selection of art and art accessories for the furniture retailer.
• Dr. Livingstone, I Presume, M335: shops world markets for inspiration and fine artisans to bring more than 1,000 unique pieces of furniture, accessories, gift items and seasonal decorations.
• Expo Inc., M335A: furniture and accessories for home and garden.
• Galleon Fine Decorative Accessories, M336: imported fine furniture and decorative accessories.
• Green and Sienna, M339: contemporary tables, desks, cubes, consoles and more in mixed materials including reclaimed Peroba Rosa barn wood.
• House of Asia, M306: made-to-order fine furnishings, from one-of-a-kind pieces to every room in the home.
• Natural Fine Furnishings, M314: unique, hand-carved tables, stools, benches, cubes and wall hangings from sustainable, eco-friendly hardwoods.
• Patier Décor, M336A: contemporary furnishings for the home and workplace; globally influenced, meticulously handcrafted.
IHFC plans a Grand Opening Party for Pavilions on Main 3 and to celebrate the neighboring third floor showrooms of Green and Wrenn. The party, themed “Three. Cheers.”, will include champagne, food and music on Monday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.
October 15,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Home Office on October 2008
Knoll, a manufacturer of office and residential furniture, reported the results of a strong third quarter Thursday. Sales increased 11.6 percent to $283.5 million and net income jumped 31 percent to $24.1 million during the period that ended September 30.
“Our focus on high design content businesses together with a rigorous, proactive and environmentally responsible business philosophy continued to produce industry-leading levels of profitability,” said Andrew Hogan, CEO of the East Greenville, Pa.-based company. “We realize that we could be in for a bumpy ride ahead, but are confident that with our strong balance sheet, talented associates and committed dealers that we will be able to handle whatever comes at us.”
The company expects its fourth-quarter revenue to be in the range of $278 million to $283 million.
October 14,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Recliners on October 2008
Lane Home Furnishings, Tupelo, Miss., has appointed industry veteran Jack Johnson as regional manager for the newly created South Central Region.
Johnson’s began his career 21 years ago with Macy’s, and he has also worked for Sealy and Bassett Furniture. He had been general sales manager at Haverty’s Furniture in Atlanta career since 2002 before joining Lane.
October 14,
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By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on October 2008
The High Point Market will host more than 70 international buying organizations—including 300 buyers from 41 countries—next week. The newcomers include a delegation from Jordan with 20 delegates from 14 companies.
High Point Market officials credit the visit by the executives from Jordan with the event’s participation in the International Buying Program and ongoing assistance from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The International Buying Program designation, which officially begins with the Spring Market, is designed to connect U.S. companies with overseas customers and raise awareness of designated business events to potential customers around the world.
“It further demonstrates the global reach of High Point, because we are the only Market able to offer the product introductions in every category at every price point and the only Market which offers services catering to the specific needs of foreign market participants,” said Market Authority President and CEO Brian Casey. “Once again, a major international buying delegation is bound for High Point, along with hundreds of other first-time and regular international visitors who have chosen High Point as their market.”
He said High Point is particularly excited about the visit of the delegation from Jordan, where real estate investments are expected to reach $50 billion over the next few years. He said the country has also seen announced investments of $10 billion in two booming tourism areas.
“Once completed, such projects will result in significant demand for all types of furnishings, and we know that exhibitors here will welcome these opportunities,” Casey said.