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February 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedroom on February 23, 2011
Three Chinese furniture manufacturers received no duty in a new shipper review of bedroom furniture shipped in 2009.
The U.S. Department of Commerce(http://www.commerce.gov/) ruled Dongguan Huansheng Furniture, Wanvog Furniture and Hangzhou Cadman Trading Co., exporter for manufacturer Haining Changbei Furniture were not dumping bedroom furniture in the U.S. market during the period of review.
Click here for the Federal Register notice of the ruling.
February 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on February 23, 2011
Handmade furniture vendor Simply Amish is returning to High Point Furniture Market to better serve Eastern retailers.
Simply Amish, Arcola, Ill., will exhibit in space 1114 of the International Home Furnishings Center's Hamilton Wing.
"We have such an extensive line of products and options that making physical space for our entire line would be quite cumbersome," said Kevin Kauffman, the company's co-founder and president. "We've learned from our showrooms in Las Vegas and other places how to display our products in a way that generates the most sales in the smallest space."
The High Point presentation will highlight the Simply Amish philosophy that impeccable design and construction remove the need for excessive inventory.
"You don't have to see, touch and feel a lot of our line to understand its quality," Kauffman said.
All of the company's furniture is handmade in the country, but its styles, including seven new lines unveiled last summer, go beyond country.
February 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Internet on February 23, 2011
Dallas Market Center announced the launch of its new Web site Tuesday.
The new site has a fresh look and improved features to better serve users' needs as well as serve as a source of information.
"Our new Web site caters to the needs of our buyers and exhibitors with enhancements that will help them do better business and have successful markets," said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. "Exhibitors now have even more opportunities to promote products, and retailers can plan their trip to Dallas while managing their market schedule through the site. It truly embodies our efficient on-site market experience while speaking to our brand."
"We are always looking at the changing needs of our marketplace and how our website can best serve our partners," said Jane R. Robertson, executive vice president of marketing, Dallas Market Center. "Recently, we experienced a 3,000 percent increase in iPhone users on our campus during market so we are proud that the new site is smart phone-friendly so all users can utilize its tools and resources during markets."
Highlights of the new Web site include
* Improved navigation: The most important information is on the homepage in an easy-to-navigate layout including Our Markets, Our Products, Hotel & Travel, Leasing Center, and other Quick Links. Much of the information that is frequented on the site can be reached within one click including upcoming market dates and more.
* Better search Results: More content is available through the search tool equaling better results. Search results are grouped into sub-categories that further narrow the search: Exhibitors, Exhibitor Contacts, Exhibitor Events, Product Lines, Product Categories, and General Information. Also, users can filter by new lines.
* Enhanced mobile browsing capabilities: Smart phone and tablet users can now better enjoy the look and ease of the website and its functionality. The content will continue to evolve and be specifically designed for different screen sizes.
* More marketing opportunities: The exhibitor basic and premium listings now have a new look and can hold more information and images than ever before to enhance their online presence. Exhibitors with the premium listings can add showroom events to their description so buyers may add these events to their market schedule or find their events through search results. Also, the new Web site offers more advertising opportunities with additional banner ad sizes and locations.
* Personalized accounts: The new site offers a personalized experience for registered buyers, tenants, interior designers, and the media through individual accounts that can be tailored to the users needs. Users can create a list of their favorite exhibitors and plan their market schedule through the planning tools.
* RSS feeds: New RSS feeds for press releases, market events, the market calendar, exhibitor lists and individual feeds for product categories are now available to keep users up-to-date on all Dallas Market Center happenings.
* Hotel and travel: Market Travel now has an online booking tool to access the guaranteed lowest hotel rates year round. Users can book hotel, air and car reservations as well as browse Dallas dining and entertainment options.
* Exhibitor services: Exhibitors may now submit their lease payment and pay for additional product categories to be printed in market directories online.
February 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Retail Closings on February 23, 2011
The Nancy Corzine home furnishings store in Palm Beach, Fla., has closed, the Palm Beach Daily News reported Tuesday.
"We made the decision to focus on our core business, providing furniture, fabrics, lighting and accessories to the design trade, which is what weve been doing since the early 1980s," Nancy Corzine said in the report. "We have also been working on expansion of our business internationally."
Nancy Corzine also has a seasonal store in Southampton, N.Y. A decision on whether to re-open that location after winter has not been made.
February 21,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on February 22, 2011
The U.S. Department of Commerce has again designated April High Point Furniture Market as an International Buyer Program event.
This is the fourth time the High Point Market has received the IBP designation under DOC's U.S. Commercial Service International Buyer Program. The High Point Market also is the only home furnishings trade show to receive the designation.
"The High Point Market is among more than 40 U.S. trade events representing major business sectors that have been selected for the IBP by the U.S. Department of Commerce this year," said Brian Casey, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority. "It is the only home furnishings trade event to receive the designation and recognizes the importance of our Market to the home furnishings industry here in the U.S. and the role that we play in the expansion of exports. The IBP designation also underscores the global nature of our Market and its influence on the world economy."
"We are pleased to be partnering again with High Point Market this year to increase exports in this industry that support economic growth and jobs for Americans," said Blanche Ziv, IBP director. "The High Point Market is receiving the unusual distinction of having both the spring and fall events in 2011 designated as IBP events. This is due to the high export potential of this sector and the high interest from international delegations in attending this Market."
In the past four years, the U.S. Commercial Service has helped in the recruitment of delegations to the High Point Market from Canada, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Asia and the Pacific Rim countries, Africa, India, and the Middle East.
"International promotion of the High Point Market has been augmented by our international trade publication initiative, through which we invite journalists from all over the world to High Point to cover the Market each season," says Casey. "This spring we are hosting editors from the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, Russia, and Canada. In prior Markets we have hosted editors from Dubai, Brazil, Columbia, Australia, Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Italy, Ukraine, and India, which has given us very positive editorial coverage in publications around the world. These articles are proving to be much more cost-effective in garnering attention from readers in these regions than simply booking advertisements."
Along with developing an integrated strategic approach to messaging, marketing and outreach in the global marketplace, Casey has increased the High Point Market's presence at other trade shows, meeting with consulate representatives around the world that assist in promotion of the Market and initiating cross-promotional activities with other trade show organizers where appropriate.