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Design group honors Brian Casey
HIGH POINT — Design Professionals of North Carolina, an umbrella group for several interior design organizations, has honored High Point Market Authority President Brian Casey for his outstanding contributions to the organization. More
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Organics, colors star at Showtime
HIGH POINT — Fabric suppliers, acutely aware of the tough economy, put forth their best effort for the semiannual Showtime event here last week. Despite an abundance of...
Winnipeg's North End Furniture closes
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The North End Furniture Co., one of this city's oldest furniture retailers, has been forced into bankruptcy by its banker, HSBC Bank Canada, according to documents filed with the Court of Queen's Bench here.Office Star to show during CES in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Office Star, an importer of ready-to-assemble home office and entertainment furniture, said it will open its World Market Center showroom, space C-1340, during next month's Consumer Electronics Show here.New turnaround firm aims to save furniture retailers
HIGH POINT — Hoping to stem the tide of bankruptcies and going-out-of-business sales that have plagued the furniture industry, the head of a liquidation firm here has founded a consulting firm aimed at helping retailers remain in business.Showrooms to open for Forbidden City Furniture Show
HIGH POINT — Seven companies have told Furniture/Today they will open their showrooms for the fourth annual Forbidden City Furniture Show here Jan. 26-27, an event held by case goods and leather upholstery importer Lifestyle Enterprise.Scott Young leaves Bradington-Young Furniture
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — Scott Young, a senior vice president of merchandising and product development for upscale leather seating specialist Bradington-Young, has resigned to pursue other interests, according to an announcement by parent company Hooker Furniture.
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December 17, 2008
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The Leadership Conference social scene 2008
Folks gather for three days of meetings, educational sessions and networking opportunities at Furniture/Today's annual Leadership Conference that attracts top players in the retail, manufacturing and supply sectors.
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