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JCPenney is ditching appliances and most furniture from its stores

Published on 02-07-2019 03:26 PM

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USA

J.C. Penney is ditching most appliances and furniture as the retailer seeks stability amid trauma for department stores.

The company announced Wednesday that it would cease sales of "major" appliances as of Feb. 28. It ...

Knoll Q4 furniture sales recover

Published on 02-13-2018 10:12 AM

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USA,
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Knoll’s expansion into new product lines has paid off for the office furniture maker, as Q4 sales returned to growth.

For the three months ended 31 December 2017, sales in its Office segment rose 9.9% to $198.9 million.
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Founder of Art Van Furniture dies at 87

Published on 02-13-2018 10:02 AM

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USA

Archie Van Elslander, the founder of Art Van Furniture, has died at age 87.

Company spokeswoman Diane Charles said Van Elslander, known as Art Van, had cancer.

In a statement posted to the Art Van Furniture Facebook ...

Shelter gets $30,000 worth of furniture from Bob’s

Published on 02-13-2018 10:00 AM

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USA

Residents of a local safe house that provides shelter and support to victims of domestic violence have been treated to a home makeover thanks to a generous donation from Bob’s Discount Furniture and its charitable foundation.

Kathie’s ...

Lane furniture brand switching parent companies

Published on 11-30-2017 10:33 AM

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USA

The Lane furniture brand is being sold from one company to another.

United Furniture Industries Inc. says it will buy Lane from Heritage Home Group LLC. The two companies announced the sale in a news release Tuesday without disclosing ...

Florida-based furniture parts distributor Lioher expanding to North Las Vegas

Published on 01-12-2017 10:09 AM

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USA

Furniture parts distributor Lioher has wanted to expand its American presence beyond its office near Miami.

The problem: Getting the product out West.

“Logistically speaking, it is a nightmare,” spokesman Miquel Rifa ...

Las Vegas Market adds to industry partnerships

Published on 12-27-2016 08:08 PM

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Fairs,
USA

International Market Centers announced that the Las Vegas Market now has partnerships in place with 28 industry associations for the upcoming Jan. 22-26 market.

The newest associations include CRAFT (Craft Retailers & Artists ...

60th Tupelo Furniture Market Reports 50% Increase In Pre-Market Registrations

Published on 12-27-2016 07:59 PM

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Fairs,
USA

The number of early registrations for the Tupelo Furniture Market, slated for January 5-8, is up more than 50 percent over the previous market. According to producers of the event, hotel reservations have increased and many new retailers and ...

French furniture company picks Paramus for NJ store

Published on 02-13-2016 12:35 PM

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USA

Luxury French furniture company Roche Bobois, known for its modern designs and collaborations with fashion designers, picked Paramus as the ne plus ultra — the ultimate — in retail locations when it was looking to open a New Jersey showroom. ...

Delta Furniture Manufacturing Locates Production Facility In Houlka, Mississippi

Published on 02-13-2016 12:30 PM

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USA

Upholstery producer Delta Furniture is expanding its manufacturing operations to an 80,000-square-foot facility and adding 100 jobs in Houlka, MS.

Officials said the project represents an investment of $432,000 by the Pontotoc, ...