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From Home Furnishing Business
October 19,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events 
Following a successful “test drive” at the April High Point Market, a group of Turkish furniture manufacturers has signed a three-year lease on a permanent showroom that will be open for this week’s market.
October 18,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Ethan Allen (ETH) said it expects to report lower earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30 due largely to higher advertising costs and expenses related to the upcoming launch of its Ethan Allen/Disney line.
October 18,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Bob’s Discount Furniture broke ground Monday for its new corporate headquarters in Manchester, Conn., marking the official start of construction on the 103,000-square-foot building.
October 18,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Protect-A-Bed, a supplier of mattress protectors, encasements and related bedding products, announced the hiring of Kara Lineal vice president of marketing.
October 18,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
The Furniture First Board of Directors has approved Choice Furniture in Plattsburgh, N.Y., as the newest member of the cooperative buying group.
October 17,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Hedge fund Alden Global Capital, which recently accumulated a 9.5% stake in retailer Pier 1 Imports (PIR), has sent the company a letter requesting immediate representation on the Pier 1 board of directors and criticizing the company for poor operating performance and a “laissez-faire approach to board responsibilities.”
October 12,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Carpets / Rugs, Designer Weekly, Industry, Product
Capel Rugs is introducing three new collections to its licensed Biltmore® rug program during the High Point Market with Biltmore ticket giveaways, a wine-and-cheesecake party, special discounts and a variety of market amenities in its showroom at Market Square, Space 112.