Furniture

Rotmans Furniture CEO Launches Eco-Friendly Materials Distribution Firm

BOSTON–Steve Rotman, president and CEO of Rotmans Furniture, has launched Nature’s Home Solutions, a Boston-based distribution company to bring to market eco-friendly materials and components for use in home furnishings, apparel and other product categories. “As a retailer, we recognize our customers increasingly want natural, sustainable, allergy-friendly furnishings for their homes that are healthy, environmentally … More »

Las Vegas Market Announces Best Booth Winners

LAS VEGAS–Six furniture, gift and home decor firms—Bison Book Binding, Cozy Nomad Designs, Dogberry Collections, Joybird Furniture, Karma Living and Vital Industries—received Best Booth awards at the Winter 2015 Market, which runs through Thursday, Jan. 22. “Las Vegas Market recognizes and congratulates the visual merchandising efforts of these six exhibitors, each of which is leading … More »

Dallas Announces Best Visual Presentation Award Winners

DALLAS–Dallas Market Center has recognized exhibitors at its recent January Total Home & Gift Market with fresh, innovative and creative displays with Best Visual Presentation Awards. The awards are given out twice a year. The Best Visual Presentation winners are: World Trade Center 2nd floor – Grace Direct 3rd floor – Park Hill Collections 4th … More »

MoMA Design Store’s Spring Collection Rolls Out

NEW YORK-The retail division of the Museum of Modern Art has begun rolling out its spring collection, which include technologically advanced products, artist-influenced items and fun products for entertaining and cooking. One category customers have been responding well to is work by artists, said Steve Gerdts, product manager, retail, MoMA. “We want to bring artwork … More »

More to See at Las Vegas Market

LAS VEGAS-Las Vegas Market continued with a positive vibe, as attendees made their way through the three campus buildings to view introductions. At Pacific Coast Lighting, the Axis introduction is a tailored look with an urban feel. The urban look is happening everywhere, said Rick Spicer, vice president of sales, and is not just affecting … More »

Leggett & Platt Names Healy Head of E-Commerce

CHICAGO-Leggett & Platt Consumer Products Group (CPG) announced the appointment of William Healy as e-commerce manager. In this new position, Healy will lead the development and execution of online sales strategies for the company’s growing list of e-commerce retailers and its brick and mortar customers. Prior to joining CPG, Healy served as e-commerce director and … More »

Stanley Furniture to Re-Enter Nursery and Youth Market

HIGH POINT, N.C.–Stanley Furniture Company said that it plans to re-enter the nursery and youth furniture market with a mid-year new product launch introduced to the trade at the High Point Market in April. The announcement comes shortly after the company said it expects to report fourth quarter sales from continuing operations up more than … More »

International Market Centers Buys Commerce & Design Building

HIGH POINT, N.C.-International Market Centers announced that it has purchased the Commerce & Design (C&D) building here. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. “Our acquisition of the C&D building adds further depth and strength to our showroom footprint in High Point,” said Bob Maricich, CEO of International Market Centers. “The building has a … More »

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