By RACHEL HANCE-Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Science For many of us, gearing up for the summer holidays means pulling out those old lawn chairs and other patio furniture. To restore outdoor furniture to its…

By Thabile Masuku SWAZILAND Building Society has launched an interesting competition for its property loan customers, with prizes worth over E200 000 at stake. There are 10 prizes to be won, with the grand prize…

The ABC Kids Expo, the principal award winning juvenile products trade show in the nation, has announced that it is completely sold out of exhibit space for its annual trade show, despite a 35% increase in show square footage. …

Shelburne, Vermont Simple and spare, Shaker furniture is regarded as some of the finest in the world. Jean Burks, a curator at the Shelburne Museum, says, "If you were a 19th century person looking at…

By: Furniture World Magazine   Select Comfort Corporation, a leading bed retailer, announced the company has enhanced the SLEEP NUMBER(R) 7000 and Sleep Number(R) 9000 beds. The new Sleep Number 7000 and Sleep Number 9000…

By: Furniture World Magazine  The Owen Sound Sun Times reported that Durham Furniture plans to cut their workforce by 80 out of a total of about 650 employees. The article also noted that "The company…

Suppliers starting to realize need demanded by women in business By Anne D'Innocenzio NEW YORK -- When Jennifer Selby Long relocated from an office with leased furniture to an unfurnished one in February, her decorating…

By: Furniture World Magazine   Upscale custom upholstery specialist Sam Moore Furniture, a subsidiary of Hooker Furniture Corporation announced the appointment of executives in sales and merchandising management. Frank Richardson has been named Vice President…