October 7,
        2015   by   in Industry, Special Events   
  
        
    
    Nine products from Twin-Star International have been awarded platinum Awards for Design Excellence.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        October 7,
        2015   by   in Industry, Special Events   
  
        
    
     The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association will distribute a new membership lapel pin for the 2016 year.
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association will distribute a new membership lapel pin for the 2016 year.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        October 6,
        2015   by   in Acquisition, Industry   
  
        
    
    Upholstery company American Furniture Manufacturing has been sold in a deal valued at $24.1 million.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        October 6,
        2015   by   in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry   
  
        
    
    Bassett Furniture (NASDAQ: BSET) is extending its partnership with HGTV through 2019 and will offer the line to independent retailers this fall.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        October 6,
        2015   by   in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Store Openings   
  
        
    
    Art Van Furniture has announced its 10th Chicago-area location set to open in May.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        October 6,
        2015   by   in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
    The North American Home Furnishings Association has created a young professionals leadership program offering one-of-kind visits with best in class retailers and the industry’s leading executives.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        October 5,
        2015   by   in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
    The bubble burst on the housing market in 2007, signaling the start of what the International Monetary Fund called the worst global recession since World War II.