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November 18,
2016 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events 
The High Point Market Authority said the number of registrants at the October market was down 2.4% compared to the Fall 2015 Market.
November 18,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (WSM) said third-quarter revenues and earnings per share were slightly ahead of last year’s third quarter despite a challenging retail environment that resulted in comparable-brand revenue declines at three of its five major brands.
November 18,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry, Leather Upholstery, Product
Leather upholstery major Natuzzi (NTZ) said worldwide sales fell 11.4% in the quarter ended Sept. 30 and the company’s net loss widened to 5.5 million euros (about $5.85 million) from 5.1 million euros (about $5.42 million) in last year’s third quarter.
November 18,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
CV International, a Norfolk, Va.-based provider of freight forwarding, customs brokerage and international supply chain and logistics services, has named logistics veteran Bill Smith as vice president of business development and sales.
November 18,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Leather Upholstery, Product, Special Events
Lazzaro Leather, a resource for leather seating, accent furniture and handbags, was among a select group of vendors featured in room redesigns that were part of the latest One Room Challenge, a design contest organized by designer and blogger Linda Weinstein.
November 17,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Obituaries
Ken Loring, founder of Massachusetts-based retailer Boston Interiors, died at his home this week after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
November 17,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Modloft, a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of modern and contemporary furniture, has named RoseAnn Linder to the newly created post of vice president of sales and merchandising.