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The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) Adds New Award, Launches Freight Program
The new award is Sales Representative of the Year, to be conferred for the first time in 2010.

Leggett & Platt Completes EFEC Program, Reduces Electrical & Gas Consumption
EFEC – or “Enhancing Furniture’s Environmental Culture” – is a voluntary program created for the residential furniture industry by the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

ISPA Expo Attendance Tops 2008
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) reported that its biennial tradeshow ISPA EXPO 2010, held March 3-6, in Charlotte, NC, was a tremendous success.

Shiffman Mattresses To Launch Bedding Collections In High Point
In addition to the new products, Shifman will showcase its existing line of premium, hand-crafted mattresses.

Hunter Douglas Donates $550,000 To Hatian Relief
Company donates to two nonprofits – the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Habitat for Humanity International.

New Lift System For Window Shades Engineered to Protect Children’s Lives
Introduces lift and operating systems for Roman, woven wood, screen and roller shades that completely eliminate hazardous cords.

Human Touch To Introduce iPhone-controlled HT-Connect Wellness/Massage Chair App at High Point Market
Massage chair will be the first robotic massage chair to offer individuals a fully customized massage and wellness experience by providing instant access to a wealth of massage programs, expertise, and user-friendly applications.

Trans-Ocean Import Company Moves Into IHFC High Point
Distributor of fashion rugs and decorative accessories moves from Market Square to the IHFC’s Green Wing, spaces G365 and G367.

Zenith Global Logistics Hires Executive Vice President for Home Delivery
Mr. Alioto will be responsible for Zenith’s home delivery operations in the United States & the new market expansion in China.

Kluft & Co., Introduces American Made $44,000 Mattress
Hand-made by skilled artisans, the Sublime combines extraordinary craftsmanship with the finest materials and most elegant techniques.

Easy Furniture Web Tip #65 -For Best Web Usability: Be A Conformist
There are certain phrases everyone has become accustomed to when visiting a website: Home, About Us, Contact Us, Support, etc.

Brashears Furniture and Stoney Creek Furniture To Be Honored By NHFA
NHFA’s prestigious Retailer of the Year Awards are presented annually at the Spring High Point Market Furniture Industry Awards Gala.

Leda Returns to High Point Market with New Programs and Designs
Medium to high-end casegoods manufacturer Leda Furniture announced that it is looking forward to a successful return to High Point this April after a three year absence.

World Market Center Las Vegas Post Show Report
New buyer attendance growth was very strong at the February Las Vegas Market, with 3,500 first-time retailers and designers coming from all regions of the country.

Luxury Furniture Manufacturer Selva Appoints New US Sales Leadership
Philipp Selva, President and CEO of Selva Company, has appointed Carlo Moro of their Premium Retail Division, as Sales Manager for the U.S. Market.

Furniture World Magazine Celebrates 140th Year Anniversary With Special Publication
Historically valuable, must-read commemorative issue, to be distributed in High Point will feature the history of the furniture industry, plus profiles of furniture retailers, manufacturers and suppliers.

Jason Phillips & Jerry Cohen Join WithIt Board of Governors
Phillips and Cohen join the WithIt Board of Governors advisory team, which is comprised of industry leaders who represent several business disciplines and levels of leadership.

Whitewood Industries Expands High Point Showroom
The expansion will allow the John Thomas Furniture exhibition, specifically, to expand by 3,500 sq-ft, while the third floor expansion will be divided between the company’s other two divisions.

Prime Time! Reports Excellent Attendance At Las Vegas Show
Last week over 3,300 dealers and manufacturer representatives from across the country attended PrimeTime!, the largest buying show and conference for independent dealers.

Gold Bond Announces High Point Market Introductions
The company will debut its new two-sided Sacro-Support “Imperial.”

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