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Herrmann selected to participate in Fjallraven Polar

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 …

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Delos launches Pattern Book

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 …

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Occasional tables stay ahead of furniture, bedding sales growth

HIGH POINT — Occasional tables slightly outpaced overall home furnishings and bedding growth in 2016 in terms of sales. According to Furniture Today’s research, overall industry sales were up 2.7% this year to $104.8 billion. Occasional tables rose 2.8% to $5.5 billion, representing 5% of total industry sales. While its …

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Comfortaire to unveil new products and showroom

LAS VEGAS — Comfortaire will introduce its 2017 line-up in a newly branded showroom in Building C, space 1536, at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-26. Comfortaire’s flagship bed for 2017 is the S3. The new products consists of three series of air supported sleep systems, each featuring new …

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Rug category maintains position of growth

HIGH POINT — Furniture retailers looking for a surefire area to grow business might want to consider investing in area rugs. Furniture Today estimates the category’s 2016 sales at $5 billion, up 4.2% from 2015’s $4.8 billion in sales. Once again, that rate of growth outstripped the home furnishings industry’s …

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Motion players seek advantage via function, delivery

HIGH POINT — As the motion upholstery category continues to grow, the search for the winning advantage heats up as major players jockey for position against price pressures and increased demand for customization, power functions and faster delivery. At the promotional to moderately priced levels, the mix of “bells and …

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Outdoor segment continues to draw attention

HIGH POINT — One part of the home that has enjoyed an increasing amount of attention is the outdoor room, and that is supported by the growth estimates for 2016 in the outdoor category that is rivaling interior furniture in style and comfort and raising the bar in performance. Furniture …

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Las Vegas Market adds to industry partnerships

LAS VEGAS — 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 for Tomorrow) and the Real Estate Staging Assn. They, along with the market’s other partners, …

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Colleagues remember Rick Robinson; private services set

BOSTON — Spring Air President Rick Robinson, who died Dec. 19 of natural causes, will be remembered this week in a private family ceremony in Jacksonville, Fla. Rick RobinsonThe family has requested that condolences take the form of cards and include a description or memory of Robinson. The cards should …

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MIFF gears up for 2017 event

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), set for March 8-11 at the Putra World Trade Center and Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre here, is set to feature 500 companies at its 2017 event and expects to draw an estimated 20,000 buyers from 140 countries. About 70% …

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