http://www.zibb.com/furniture/interstitial/newsblogs/Furniture_Furniture+Markets Zibb. The Global business search engine. en-US search@zibb.com (RB Search)Copyright (c) 2007 Reed Business Information. All rights reserved.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:05:00 GMTSat, 21 Nov 2009 00:05:00 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/furniture/interstitial/newsblogs/Furniture_Furniture+Markets http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://lasvegasmarket.com/wmc/press_room/nov-20-2009-french-herita.shtmlOptimism and enthusiasm run high at Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center Las Vegas as tenants such as luxury brand French Heritage opt to renew leases and even remodel showrooms.http://lasvegasmarket.com/wmc/press_room/nov-20-2009-french-herita.shtmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsSat, 21 Nov 2009 00:05:00 GMThttp://www.furnituretoday.com/article/388794-Bestar_rebounds_to_profit_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20043LAC MEGANTIC, Quebec — Revenues for Bestar Inc. fell 17.2% during the third quarter, but the ready-to-assemble furniture maker generated a small profit.http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/388794-Bestar_rebounds_to_profit_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20043Furniture/Furniture MarketsThu, 12 Nov 2009 22:22:01 GMThttp://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6706542.htmlThe Rug Market sets off a dense undergrowth of blossoms with a deep, dark ground to create maximum visual pop.http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6706542.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsWed, 11 Nov 2009 06:57:00 GMThttp://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705897.htmlAtlanta – The AmericasMart here is gearing up for two of its biggest biannual markets – the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market – coming up in January.http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705897.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsFri, 06 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.giftshopmag.com/press_release/2009/11/americasmart_atlanta_january_2010Atlanta, GA—The market that for more than half a century has made the home, rug, gift and apparel business run strong and solid sets the stage for 2010 with an unchallenged track record of show-stopping successes affirming what buyers and sellers around the world know: AmericasMart is the Markethttp://www.giftshopmag.com/press_release/2009/11/americasmart_atlanta_january_2010Furniture/Furniture MarketsWed, 04 Nov 2009 15:34:26 GMThttp://www.casualliving.com/article/ca6705102.htmlOutdoor furniture retail sales reached an estimated $2.39 billion last year, a decrease of 3.8% from 2007 sales of $2.48 billion. The entire outdoor furniture category is projected to total $2.23 billion in 2009, down another 6.6% from 2008. For the purposes of this exclusive Universe Study,http://www.casualliving.com/article/ca6705102.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsSun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701543.htmlStep into a soft and posh setting of pinks, aquas and browns with Don’t Be Square!http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701543.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsMon, 19 Oct 2009 01:37:00 GMThttp://www.ISWonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=832607According to a new market research report looking at consumer attitudes towards home furnishings, consumers have cut back their spending on furniture significantly since 2007 and the outlook does not look brighter for the rest of 2009.http://www.ISWonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=832607Furniture/Furniture MarketsWed, 02 Sep 2009 13:27:46 GMThttp://www.interiordesign.net/article/ca6686674.htmlAffordable Interior Systems donated office furniture to The Fishing School in Washington D.C. as part of the seventh season of the ABC reality series.http://www.interiordesign.net/article/ca6686674.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsWed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ntlfloortrends.com/Articles/Breaking_News/778c2c66040b7010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____The new Burlington Rug Corp., a supplier of mass-produced area rugs, has purchased the Burlington House Floor Accent manufacturing facilities in Monticello, Ark. The 1 million-square-foot facility is capable of producing more than 10 million rugs annually.http://www.ntlfloortrends.com/Articles/Breaking_News/778c2c66040b7010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____Furniture/Furniture MarketsWed, 19 Aug 2009 09:21:20 GMThttp://www.hfbusiness.com/article/berkshire-hathaways-cort-sees-demand-growth-rental-services-support-stimulus-initiatives-408327_1.htmlBerkshire Hathaway's CORT, Fairfax, Va., has seen rapid growth in demand for its rental services from federal agencies and contractors marshalling support for economic stimulus projects.http://www.hfbusiness.com/article/berkshire-hathaways-cort-sees-demand-growth-rental-services-support-stimulus-initiatives-408327_1.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsFri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.interiordesign.net/article/ca6663409.htmlThe commercial furniture industry trade association is launching the Level system, a LEED-like third-party certification process for products and furniture.http://www.interiordesign.net/article/ca6663409.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.topix.net/business/furniture/2009/04/total-office-sitting-on-technoTotal Office, a leading office furniture supplier, presented its portfolio of seating products which are based on Steelcase's proprietary Alive Seating technology.http://www.topix.net/business/furniture/2009/04/total-office-sitting-on-technoFurniture/Furniture MarketsFri, 03 Apr 2009 03:50:42 GMThttp://www.FurnitureStyle.com/Departments/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/84/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=18415The best area rugs on the market were honored during the America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, which took place Jan. 10 at AmericasMart in Atlanta. The annual awards ceremony is the signature event of the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring The National Oriental Rug Show.http://www.FurnitureStyle.com/Departments/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/84/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=18415Furniture/Furniture MarketsWed, 14 Jan 2009 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.fira.co.uk/news/view/29EF2855-D02D-4BA1-A002-D514407B5BD8/New_opportunity_to_tender_for_NHS_SuppliesNHS Supplies have recently opended two tenders, for office furniture and ward/residential furniture. Details of the tenders and their requirements can be found by clicking on the links below:- NHS Supplies Office Furniture Tender - Chesterhttp://www.fira.co.uk/news/view/29EF2855-D02D-4BA1-A002-D514407B5BD8/New_opportunity_to_tender_for_NHS_SuppliesFurniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.ahfa.us/news/viewArticleDetail.asp?ID=437High Point, NC – The Department of Commerce has released a new business census series on domestic furniture production, and the numbers are decidedly different from the last series released with 2002 shipment data.http://www.ahfa.us/news/viewArticleDetail.asp?ID=437Furniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.bifma.com/news/index.html6-1-09 Commercial Furniture Industry Launches "level" Certification Program for Furniture Sustainability Standard 5-7-09 H1N1 Flu Toolkit & Resource List 3-23-09 CHPS Adopts ANSI/BIFMA M7.http://www.bifma.com/news/index.htmlFurniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.furninfo.com/absolutenm/templates/News.asp?articleid=10291&z=8BIFMA International, the trade association for the commercial furniture industry, representing the leading firms in the contract furniture market, announced the premier of the product certification program, level™.http://www.furninfo.com/absolutenm/templates/News.asp?articleid=10291&z=8Furniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.homeworldbusiness.com/hw/links/news/news.asp?ID=13104First-quarter sales in the home furnishings division at Dorel Industries were up driven by continued sales growth of RTA furniture sales from Ameriwood. Sales in the division for the period ended March 31 were $109.8 million, up 2.8% from the same period the previous year.http://www.homeworldbusiness.com/hw/links/news/news.asp?ID=13104Furniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.rugnews.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=slides&mod=Slide+Show&mid=82B3D78493524A74A687940D42EDCA6C&tier=3&slid=39E5E6A08FD94567BFEEF5C4CC5DBA52&page=3Safavieh Couture is a new designer rug licensing collaboration with three awarding winning interior designers: David Easton, Jamie Drake and Suzanne Kasler. 10 rugs from each designer were introduced. Hand knotted of wool and silk and made in Nepal, the rugs retail at $3,675 in 6x9.http://www.rugnews.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=slides&mod=Slide+Show&mid=82B3D78493524A74A687940D42EDCA6C&tier=3&slid=39E5E6A08FD94567BFEEF5C4CC5DBA52&page=3Furniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.homelighting.com/article.cfm?intarticleID=311Currents Noteworthy happenings in the industry NEW STIFFEL CLASSIC LINE DEBUTS Pawtucket, R.I.-based Nulco Lighting and Crown Castings of Midland Park, N.J. have entered into a licensing agreement with Salton, Inc.http://www.homelighting.com/article.cfm?intarticleID=311Furniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.interiorsandsources.com/newsletters/designflash/detail.aspx?contentID=6319As The Dow Chemical Company continues to focus on developing innovative solutions to address the earth’s energy challenges, the Emulsion Polymers business has created LOMAX™ Technology.http://www.interiorsandsources.com/newsletters/designflash/detail.aspx?contentID=6319Furniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.nhfa.org/InTheNews/InTheNewsArticle6/tabid/401/Default.aspxAlexander “Sandy” Bryant, owner of Orangeburg Furniture Exchange, Orangeburg, S.C., is this year’s winner of Southern Home Furnishings Association’s (SHFA) Willis Award of Merit.http://www.nhfa.org/InTheNews/InTheNewsArticle6/tabid/401/Default.aspxFurniture/Furniture Marketshttp://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6705104.htmlAccounting for 16% of the outdoor furniture market, conversation groups pulled in $370 million in retail sales last year, down less than 1% from 2007. 2009 sales are expected to drop 5.9% to $348 million, the lowest projected sales decrease among all furniture products. Specialty stores comprisehttp://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6705104.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsSun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6706420.htmlDallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team have announced that Don McEvoy will receive the Academy of Achievement Award at the 21st annual ARTS Awards. The Academy of Achievement is awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to the decorative accessories industry.http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6706420.htmlFurniture/Furniture MarketsSun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT