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June 8,
2008 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on June 2008
Case good vendor Nichols & Stone, Gardner, Mass., might not reopen after its normal plant shutdown during the first two weeks of July, according to a report Saturday in the
Telegram of Worcester, Mass.
“We still have a little ray of hope,” President Carlton “Tuck” Nichols told the paper, adding that he is talking with several parties who might be able to help the company reopen later in July.
Nichols & Stone is one of the oldest furniture makers in the country, tracing back to 1762 as Nichols Bros. Chair Manufactory in Westminster, with eight generations of Nichols leading the business.
Nichols & Stone had earlier said it planned to convert from manufacturing to assembling and finishing components sourced overseas.
June 5,
2008 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedroom on June 2008
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued preliminary antidumping rulings for two new shippers in Dongguan, China, of wood bedroom furniture covering the period from Jan. 1 through July 31, 2007.
DOC determined that Mu Si has made sales at less than normal value, and assigned a preliminary duty rate of 103.55 percent on subject merchandise shipped to the United States during the time frame in question. Another manufacturer, Bon Ton, was found not to have dumped furniture during the seven-month period and received no preliminary duties on its goods.
A final result of these new shipper reviews is due within 90 days of the preliminary ruling.
June 5,
2008 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on June 2008
Rock legend Rod Stewart will headline the grand opening celebration of World Market Center’s Building C as part of a kickoff celebration for Las Vegas Market set for the evening of Monday, July 28. The market runs July 28–August 1.
The grand opening festivities will start with a Las Vegas-style ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of Market’s opening day in the newly completed Grand Plaza. Then, Stewart will take center stage sharing his world-renowned songs with thousands of guests in this free concert, exclusively for Las Vegas Market attendees. Food, spirits and “surprises” will be on hand throughout the evening.
“The industry has been highly anticipating the opening of Building C as a watershed event, and Rod Stewart is the kind of world-class entertainment that is consistent with the quality level of World Market Center and Las Vegas,” said Robert Maricich, president and CEO of World Market Center Las Vegas. “Our campus is now fully integrated with five million square feet of permanent showrooms, exhibition space, designer brands, buyer amenities, a new parking complex and a spectacular Grand Plaza. In addition to celebrating our Grand Opening, we are raising the bar for the Market experience of buyers and exhibitors, and will deliver a truly unprecedented event.”
Recognized as one of the top 10 biggest-selling artists in recording history, Stewart’s laurels include a 2005 Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He also played to the largest concert crowd ever with 3.5 million fans in attendance at the Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro for 1994’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
World Market Center’s campus will now encompass more than 5 million square feet of showrooms, in addition to an integrated parking structure. Building C, designed by world-renowned architect Jon Jerde, stands at 16 stories with more than 130,000 square feet on each floor. More than 500 exhibiting companies will be housed in Building C alone. In total, nearly 1,500 companies and lines will show at Summer 2008 Las Vegas Market. The opening of Building C represents the completion of $1.1 billion in investment to date in World Market Center Las Vegas.
To register for July Market in order to receive a market badge by mail, and to book discounted hotel room offers, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com
June 5,
2008 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on June 2008
Movie star Brad Pitt bought around a half-million dollars in furniture at a Swiss design exhibition this week, according to several reports. Purchases at Design Miami/Basel included a $293,000 table, bronze chairs and a rug in aluminum thread, and he’s thinking about a $300,000 sofa.
In a recent
Vanity Fair article, Pitt’s partner, Angelina Jolie, said his artful side was what first appealed to her.
“I don’t see him as an actor,” she told the magazine. “I see him very much as a dad, as somebody who loves travel and architecture more than being in movies.”
June 4,
2008 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on June 2008
Bernie & Phil’s, Norton, Mass., will host six free parenting workshops hosted by “Nanny 911” star Nanny Yvonne at its Braintree, Mass., store, Saturday, June 21.
The half-hour workshop sessions, “School’s Out! How to Make a Smooth Transition to Summer Fun,” are set to begin at 1 p.m., with the last session ending at 3:30 p.m. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parents also can register to win a free in-home consultation with Nanny Yvonne, which will be taped for her new show. Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture will give away $25 gift certificates to every family that registers in the Braintree store the day of the event.
“At Bernie & Phyl’s, we believe family comes first,” said Michelle Rubin Pepe, director of community relations, in a release. “As a family-run business, we know firsthand the challenges that come with balancing work and family life, so we’re very excited that Nanny Yvonne will be sharing her wisdom and expertise with our customers.”