AHFA Sustainability Summit to feature custom research

News  |  www.furnituretoday.com | Nov 23, 2009

HIGH POINT — Officials with the Shelton Group will present research commissioned by the American Home Furnishings Alliance at the group's upcoming Sustainability Summit that measures the importance of environmental attributes in home furnishings purchases.

http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/390178-AHFA_Sustainability_Summit_to_feature_custom_research.php?rssid=20043

John Bray elected 2010 chairman of AHFA

News  |  www.kidstodayonline.com | Nov 17, 2009

John Bray, CEO of full-line producer Vanguard Furniture, was elected 2010 chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance during the organization’s annual meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., this month.

http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6707478.html?nid=3618

John Bray Takes Reins of AHFA Board for 2010

News  |  www.hfbusiness.com | Nov 17, 2009

John Bray, chief executive officer of Vanguard Furniture, has been elected 2010 chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

http://www.hfbusiness.com/article/american-home-furnishings-association-names-john-bray-chairman-2010-414506_1.html

Tip-Over Prevention And The AHFA

Blog  |  www.homeaccentstoday.com | May 22, 2009

For retailers, FROM a retailer -- items of interest and practical advice for retailers of home furnishings and accessories from a retailer in Portland, Oregon.

http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/blog/1960000396/post/840044884.html

AHFA Favors Uniform Standard on Formaldehyde Emissions

News  |  www.ISWonline.com | Feb 11, 2009

( February, 11 2009 ) WASHINGTON – The American Home Furnishings Alliance favors a uniform national standard on formaldehyde emissions, but told the Environmental Protection Agency that it should take into account existing international standards in any federal rulemaking.

http://www.ISWonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=22566

Valley Forge Fabrics a Sage Finalist

News  |  www.hometextilestoday.com | Dec 15, 2008

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. — Valley Forge Fabrics, a 31-year-old family owned and operated textiles company, was one of three finalists in the inaugural Sage Award competition announced by The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) and Cargill BiOH Polyols. The other two finalists were Cisco Brothers

http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6622691.html

Live from the Casual Market: Panel says going green worthwhile

News  |  www.casualliving.com | Sep 17, 2008

It's not easy being green. Not with general confusion over the term, different certification processes and a general lack of education in the market.

http://www.casualliving.com/article/ca6596864.html

AHFA creates environmental award

News  |  www.FurnitureStyle.com | Apr 28, 2008

The American Home Furnishings Alliance has created the Sage Award to recognize a manufacturer, designer or retailer in the home furnishings industry who is committed to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and profitable growth.

http://www.FurnitureStyle.com/Departments/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/84/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=11633

AHFA - American Home Furnishings Alliance

June 2003 For the second time in as many months, an AFMA member company executive presented testimony on Capitol Hill on an issue affecting the competitiveness of domestic furniture manufacturers. On June 25, Edward M.

http://www.ahfa.us/news/viewArticleDetail.asp?ID=253

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“Consumers’ attitude toward ‘green’ products has moved from ‘tell me’ to ‘show me’ to, now, ‘prove it to me.’ It is no longer satisfactory to just market a product as ‘green.

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