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April 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry 
Contemporary furniture manufacturer BDI has promoted Vergil Arbuckle to the newly created position of sales business development associate.
April 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
The Contemporary Design Group, a retail buying, networking and performance group, is now accepting entries for the 2017 Edward Haimsohn Design Award. Now in its 4th year, the award recognizes manufacturers producing outstanding and original furniture designs.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, said nominations are officially open for the 29th Annual ARTS Awards, which will be presented in January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.
March 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Leather upholstery major Natuzzi (NYSE: NTZ) said worldwide sales fell 6.4% in the 2016 calendar year, but the company slashed its net loss by more than half due to operational improvements that boosted gross margins.
March 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Fabric suppliers Robert Allen and Duralee announced Friday they have merged and formed a new company called Robert Allen Duralee Group.
March 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Furniture factory orders in January were essentially even with January 2016, but shipments for the first month of 2017 were up 2%, according to the latest monthly survey from the accounting and consulting firm Smith Leonard.
March 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
High-end case goods and upholstery producer EJ Victor has signed a licensing agreement with Perennials Fabrics, a high-end performance fabrics supplier, and will unveil a licensed upholstery collection at the April High Point Market.