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From Home Furnishing Business
October 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Despite the increasing burden of healthcare, Americans have steadily increased their share of spending on durable goods, which include home furnishings, since 2009, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
October 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Business Strategy, Industry, Product
Serta Simmons Bedding, the nation’s largest mattress producer, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Houston.
October 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Business Strategy, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has issued the final call to purchase tickets to the Hall of Fame Induction Celebration to be held Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons.
October 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Miskelly Furniture is making its first foray outside its home market of Jackson, Miss., with plans to open a 70,000 square-foot store next year in Hattiesburg, Miss.
October 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
The Rug Show, a non-profit industry association of producers, importers and wholesalers, is bringing a 10-company collection of rugs to the top floor of Suites at Market Square for the Fall High Point Market, which officially opens Saturday.
October 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Business Strategy, Industry
Castelle, a producer of high-end outdoor furniture, has released a series of professionally produced videos showcasing all of the company’s 2018 product introductions and highlighting its manufacturing process.
October 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Matt Johnson, a 33-year veteran of Bassett Furniture Inds. (NASDAQ: BSET) has been promoted to vice president of sales and will head a restructured sales organization that will support the growth of the company’s open market division.