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LAS VEGAS – HomTex Inc., known for its DreamFit brand of sheets, will unveil its new Dream Living brand at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-26. The showroom, in World Market Center space C-1544, will be renamed and redesigned to emphasize the new line of Dream Living products, most …

HIGH POINT — After a second half of 2016 that has been described as “brutal” by some, manufacturers are looking forward to 2017’s promise as a non-election year. Many of the company officials interviewed said that any decrease in negativity will uplift the consumer mindset, and they added that they …

PHILADELPHIA — Following a two-day mediation before retired Federal Magistrate Judge Diane Welsh of JAMS, a nationally recognized mediator for complex civil cases, Ikea has agreed to settle three wrongful death claims for the sum of $50 million, to be evenly divided among the three families. A statement released by …

Second- and third-generation family members — Jesse Capel, left, Mary Clara Capel, Len Capel, Richard Capel, Ron Capel, Cameron Capel and Arron Capel — examine product inside Capel Rugs’ sample room in its Troy, N.C., headquarters. TROY, N.C. — In 1917, A. Leon Capel converted the plow line company he …

HIGH POINT — Home office performance relative to the industry in general was little more than flat in 2016, but for vendors and retailers really paying attention to the category when it comes to product development for the former and merchandising for the latter, it represents an opportunity for growth …

This press release is submitted and shown here in its original form, unedited by Furniture Today.  All roads lead to Frankfurt: your journey to Heimtextil As the first event of the year Heimtextil starts the ball rolling for the upcoming year. The leading trade fair for home and contract textiles …

CHARLOTTE — A special session of the North Carolina General Assembly called earlier this week by Governor Pat McCrory for the purpose of rescinding HB2, the state’s so-called “Bathroom Bill,” has adjourned with the law remaining in place. According to a report in the Charlotte Observer, the Senate voted down …

Sales rep Walter Herrmann will participate in Fjallraven Polar 2017.COVINGTON, La. — As far as Christmas presents go, Walter Herrmann believes his big surprise for 2016 certainly ranks up there. The long-time retailer and sales representative got word on Dec. 21 that he was selected to participate in April’s Fjallraven …

CALHOUN, Ga. — Custom rug house Delos launched its new Pattern Book earlier this month to go along with a new website. Officials say the new tools enable customers to select the perfect rug from a variety of styles, colors and constructions. The Pattern Book includes 550-plus patterns as well …