http://www.zibb.com/furniture/interstitial/newsblogs/Furniture_Home+Accessories Zibb. The Global business search engine. en-US search@zibb.com (RB Search)Copyright (c) 2007 Reed Business Information. All rights reserved.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:10:00 GMTMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:10:00 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/furniture/interstitial/newsblogs/Furniture_Home+Accessories http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6708424.html?nid=3618The Toy Industry Association has announced the finalists for the 10th annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) awards.http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6708424.html?nid=3618Furniture/Home AccessoriesMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.casualliving.com/blog/1980000398/post/1710050771.htmlMarcia Blake is President / Creative Director of Outdoor Interiors® a design firm specializing in creating outdoor living spaces. She also provides design and consulting services for outdoor furniture manufacturers and has launched a new collection of soft goods and accessories she designed calledhttp://www.casualliving.com/blog/1980000398/post/1710050771.htmlFurniture/Home AccessoriesFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:00 GMThttp://www.furnituretoday.com/article/390004-Flexsteel_receives_Environmental_Stewardship_Award.php?rssid=20052DUBLIN, Ga. — Flexsteel Inds.'s upholstery plant here has received Orion Energy System's Environmental Stewardship Award for significantly reducing its impact on the environment by reducing electricity and water consumption and waste.http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/390004-Flexsteel_receives_Environmental_Stewardship_Award.php?rssid=20052Furniture/Home AccessoriesFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:31:40 GMThttp://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6708225.htmlWeb TV content provider The Gift & Home Channel is for sale, CEO Craig Park of Retailer Networks Inc. told Gifts & Decorative Accessories.http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6708225.htmlFurniture/Home AccessoriesFri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.giftshopmag.com/press_release/2009/11/plush_with_a_purposeSan Diego, CA -- My Pillow Pets are snuggly plush companions that are also a comfortable pillow for bed, television, or travel time. Made from the softest, high-quality chenille, safety-tested and retail ready. With a wide assortment of styles it has become a steady seller for toy stores, gifthttp://www.giftshopmag.com/press_release/2009/11/plush_with_a_purposeFurniture/Home AccessoriesWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:33 GMThttp://www.interiordesign.net/article/ca6707775.htmlThrough a partnership with Artemide, the task lamp's Italian manufacturer, the workplace furnishings manufacturer will be offering the LED Tolomeo in two sizes—Classic and Mini—to the U.S. contract market.http://www.interiordesign.net/article/ca6707775.htmlFurniture/Home AccessoriesWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6707249.htmlWoolrich, Pa. — Outdoor lifestyle brand Woolrich has launched a comprehensive online catalog for retailers, featuring products from all of its home furnishings licensees.http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6707249.htmlFurniture/Home AccessoriesMon, 16 Nov 2009 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.playthings.com/article/CA6706960.html?nid=3588OKEMOS, Mich.—Specialty toy store franchisor TT&B has signed an agreement to bring a Brilliant Sky Toys & Books location to Austin, Texas.http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6706960.html?nid=3588Furniture/Home AccessoriesThu, 12 Nov 2009 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6704875.html?nid=3766Sweet Soiree’s central theme is the popular cupcake. The line includes a variety of pieces such as serving platters, dessert plates, cake stands and more. Prices at or under $20. Grasslands Road, Elmsford, NY. Retailers only, call (914) 784-4139. Say you saw it on www.giftsanddec.com.http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6704875.html?nid=3766Furniture/Home AccessoriesWed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www10.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/garden/15online.html?_r=5&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss1stDibs, the Web site that sells antique and vintage furniture, will introduce a category specializing in new furniture.http://www10.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/garden/15online.html?_r=5&partner=rssnyt&emc=rssFurniture/Home AccessoriesThu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMThttp://lasvegasmarket.com/wmc/press_room/oct-5-2009-high-energy-po.shtmlExhibitors reported strong results from the moment World Market Center’s doors opened, noting the quality of buyers in attendance and brisk order writing. Las Vegas’ inaugural September Market saw a 12 percent increase in the number of registered buying units compared to last July.http://lasvegasmarket.com/wmc/press_room/oct-5-2009-high-energy-po.shtmlFurniture/Home AccessoriesMon, 05 Oct 2009 19:59:00 GMThttp://www.hfbusiness.com/article/armen-living-launches-new-web-site-preview-fall-furniture-collections-412373_1.htmlArmen Living, Los Angeles, has launched a new Web site, www.armenliving.com , to preview its fall collection online in anticipation of exhibiting new designs at this week's Las Vegas Market.http://www.hfbusiness.com/article/armen-living-launches-new-web-site-preview-fall-furniture-collections-412373_1.htmlFurniture/Home AccessoriesMon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.ntlfloortrends.com/CDA/Articles/Web_Exclusives/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000364885Editors Note: The Retail Groups and Franchises listed below are those that responded to a special questionnaire send by National Floor Trends for our 2008 directory. This is not intended to represent all of the industrys buying groups and should not behttp://www.ntlfloortrends.com/CDA/Articles/Web_Exclusives/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000364885Furniture/Home AccessoriesSat, 04 Apr 2009 18:55:15 GMThttp://www.ISWonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=22710( February, 19 2009 ) MIAMI – Eterna Lighting, which specializes in lighting for the woodworking, store fixture and display industries, announced its move and consolidation to a new warehouse and office location in the Miami area.http://www.ISWonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=22710Furniture/Home AccessoriesThu, 19 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.colorassociation.com/?p=286Are you a trend-setter or a designer looking for something off the beaten path?Designer Bob Bland at Brooklyn Royalty is known for the unique treatments she uses with her fabrics and this season is no exception. For the companys Spring 2009 Collection, Bland utilized Body Fadershttp://www.colorassociation.com/?p=286Furniture/Home AccessoriesWed, 18 Feb 2009 20:17:38 GMThttp://www.FurnitureStyle.com/Departments/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/84/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=18413The Pacific Market Center will be opening 26 new or expanded showrooms during Seattle Market Week: Winter Gift & Home Accessories Show, which takes place Jan. 21-27.http://www.FurnitureStyle.com/Departments/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/84/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=18413Furniture/Home AccessoriesWed, 14 Jan 2009 15:37:26 GMThttp://www.homeworldbusiness.com/hw/links/news/news.asp?ID=13295Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.P.A., an Italian manufacturer of tabletop and kitchen accessories, announced it acquired German porcelain and tabletop company Rosenthal.http://www.homeworldbusiness.com/hw/links/news/news.asp?ID=13295Furniture/Home Accessorieshttp://www.ahfa.us/news/viewArticleDetail.asp?ID=407High Point, NC Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of public relations and marketing for the American Home Furnishings Alliance, has received a second 2007 “Golden Thinker” award from the North American Precis Syndicate.http://www.ahfa.us/news/viewArticleDetail.asp?ID=407Furniture/Home Accessorieshttp://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/Home Accessorieshttp://www.fira.co.uk/news/view/25D861D0-6A92-4997-B281-F2FCAD74E262/Clarifying_foam_requirements_for_furnitureFoam interiors for furniture are required to be of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose. This means they are expected to adequately support a user throughout the life of the furniture.http://www.fira.co.uk/news/view/25D861D0-6A92-4997-B281-F2FCAD74E262/Clarifying_foam_requirements_for_furnitureFurniture/Home Accessorieshttp://kidstoday.typepad.com/kids_today/2006/12/index.htmlA recent Weekly Reader Research poll kids ages 5-18 how they planned to do their holiday shopping – and found that most are skipping the Internet and heading straight to the mall. • 70 % of kids ages 5-18 say they planned to do their shopping “Mostly at Stores.”http://kidstoday.typepad.com/kids_today/2006/12/index.htmlFurniture/Home Accessorieshttp://www.homelighting.com/article.cfm?intarticleID=9As I began writing this Editor’s Page from my Vintage-1990 home office, I suddenly found myself longing for many of the newest products spotlighted in this issue’s home office feature.http://www.homelighting.com/article.cfm?intarticleID=9Furniture/Home Accessorieshttp://www.futonlife.com/magazine/1998/winter/coverstory.php3Survival in any business usually includes waves of success and failures and the history of The FUTON Shop, of San Francisco, is no exception. Peaking with twenty-two corporate and six franchise stores in 1995, this Bay area retailer was in an enviable position.http://www.futonlife.com/magazine/1998/winter/coverstory.php3Furniture/Home Accessorieshttp://www.glmshows.com/news.shtmlTo ensure quality press coverage and representation on the exhibit floor, media representatives need current, official credentials to qualify as press for GLM-managed tradeshows. To be eligible for press badges, media representatives must present required credentials from an approved media outlet.http://www.glmshows.com/news.shtmlFurniture/Home Accessorieshttp://www.interiorsandsources.com/newsletters/designflash/detail.aspx?contentID=6269Design for D.C.'s First Platinum-Certified Office Building Unveiled The joint venture of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. and Vornado/Charles E. Smith recently unveiled its plan for Washington, D.C.'s first office building designed to achieve the U.S.http://www.interiorsandsources.com/newsletters/designflash/detail.aspx?contentID=6269Furniture/Home Accessories