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By Aggregated Content in Case Goods on December 13, 2012
from http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/12/why_grand_rapids_furniture-mak.html
Kindel Furniture Company isn't just one of the oldest furniture companies in Grand Rapids, it's one of the oldest in the country.
It wears that heritage with pride. Visitors to the company are greeted by a sign that reads: "Made in the United States of America since 1901"
Increasingly, that has become a selling point for the residential furniture maker that is one of the last of its kind in Grand Rapids.
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By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on December 13, 2012
from http://www.rttnews.com/2022997/pier-1-imports-lifts-earnings-view-once-again-as-q3-profit-rises-tops-view.aspx?type=ern
Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports, Inc., a specialty retailer of decorative home furnishings and gifts, Thursday lifted its earnings outlook for fiscal 2013 for the third time, after it posted a higher profit for the third quarter.Read Full Article...
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By Home Furnishings Business in on December 13, 2012
Dallas Market Center and
SFERRA today announced the luxury bedding vendor will
open a showroom at Dallas Market Center for the Jan. 16-22 Dallas Total Home &
Gift Market.
SFERRA specializes in bed, bath and table linens woven by master craftsmen in
Italy using only the finest long-staple Egyptian cotton.
"SFERRA creates the finest and most exquisite luxury linens in the
world," said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. "We're pleased to
offer their quality collection to our buyers and we gladly welcome them to a
permanent showroom in Dallas."
"We are looking forward to the opening of our new Showroom at the Dallas
Market Center in January," stated Steve Schneider, president, SFERRA. "The
venue will provide the perfect environment to showcase our collections of bed,
bath and table linens, along with our decorative accessories and European
collection of down comforters and pillows."
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By Home Furnishings Business in on December 13, 2012
Accessory vendor C. Jere by Artisan House will return to AmericasMart Atlanta with an 800-square-foot space, Building 1, Suite 14E11.
The company will celebrate with a champagne reception, featuring an exclusive
"Meet and Greet" with lead artist, Shawn Coffey, Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. In
addition, C. Jere by Artisan House will introduce Atlanta showgoers to 30
pieces of artwork.
The reception will treat guests to glasses of sparkling champagne, delectable
hors d̢¢oeuvres, and a personal introduction to the latest designs by the
company̢¢s artists. As a special treat, C. Jere will have lead artist, Shawn
Coffey, onsite for the soiree. Coffey will be mingling with guests,
discussing the process of creating "metalworks of art," and highlighting
designs of his own in the showroom.
"As we return to the Mart after more than a decade, we felt an upscale reception was the best way to reintroduce
ourselves to AmericasMart clientele," said John Shilling, president of C.
Jere by Artisan House, Burbank, Calif. "For individuals to best understand
the quality and precision of what we do, we wanted to bring Shawn to the
Market. Learning from the artists themselves is the best C. Jeré lesson one
can receive. We cannot wait to welcome everyone into our new space."
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By Home Furnishings Business in Accessories on December 13, 2012
Home furnishings vendor
Arteriors will open its first lighting showroom at the
Dallas Market Center.
The 1,200-square-foot space (#301-3) will showcase 300 lamps, pendants, chandeliers, as well as Mottega by Arteriors, a customizable lamp program at the
International Lighting Market. "After 25 years in Dallas, we are excited to be opening a space that is focused on the unique lighting product that Arteriors offers," said Mark Moussa, founder and creative director of Arteriors. "I consider lighting to be jewelry for the home; it is one of my passions, and I am excited about the opportunity to highlight these products to the buyers at the International Lighting Market." The new Arteriors space will feature a curated selection from the Arteriors assortment, including new introductions and pieces from collaborations with designers Barry Dixon, Laura Kirar, and Lisa Luby Ryan. A grand opening celebration for customers and market attendees will be held on Friday, Jan. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7:00 pm.