April 17,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on April 18, 2011
Furniture industry veteran David King has joined case goods vendor Martin Home Furnishings as vice president of sales and marketing.
King most recently was vice president of sales and marketing at Sitcom Furniture(http://www.sitcomfurniture.com/), where he work since July 2004. Earlier, he held the vice president of sales position at Hamilton Spill(http://www.hamiltonspill.com/).
At Martin he reports to President Ed Andrew and will be responsible for developing sales and marketing strategies for the company's three brands; kathy ireland Home by Martin, Martin Home Furnishings and Curt Christian by Martin.
"We are thrilled to have David join the Martin team," said CEO Gil Martin. "He is well regarded in the industry and has a great understanding of the retail marketplace as well as proven design skills. His depth and breadth of experience will be invaluable to us as we strive to continue growing sales in our office, entertainment and bedroom categories."
"I am excited to be joining such a well run and well organized company," said King. "I am looking forward to helping the company grow its business and further its brand recognition in years to come."
April 17,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on April 18, 2011
CNN's new Freedom Project series covering modern slavery takes a look Monday night at GoodWeave's efforts to eradicate child-labor exploitation in the rug industry.
The segment on GoodWeave's innovative market-based solution to child slavery also will be shown on World Business Today at 9 a.m., and subsequently aired on other shows throughout the day. The piece also will be archived on the CNN Web site along with a slideshow of images of GoodWeave's Faces of Freedom photo exhibition.
Click here to find out more about GoodWeave and get involved.
April 17,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Acquisition on April 18, 2011
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For the first time in its nearly 70-year history, the owner of Lynchs Furniture in St. Robert wont carry the last name of Lynch.
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April 17,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on April 18, 2011
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Chuck and Connie Hamsher know their audience of mid-century furniture lovers. They've been selling vintage 1950s pieces at the Purple Moon for 10 years.
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April 17,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Upholstery on April 18, 2011
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An obscure California law sets flammability standards for foam in the nation's furniture, but proposed new legislation claims flame retardants don't prevent fires and could have negative health impacts.
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