Furniture still ‘promising’

DESPITE reported losses in the export sector, particularly among furniture exporters and seaweed processing companies, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) identified the two industry segments as promising investment areas in Cebu. During the…

Arizona furniture center on hold

Clint Engel -- Furniture Today, Industry’s struggles table retail project GILBERT, Ariz. — The developer and marketer of what was to be the largest home furnishings center in the country now say those plans are…

Tupelo traffic light, but orders pile in

Larry Thomas -- Furniture Today, Retailers on hunt for promotional goods TUPELO, Miss. — Living up to its reputation as a haven for traffic-building promotions, the Tupelo Furniture Market kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration…

Furniture industry legend passes

By BRIAN FUNK Staff Reporter  Vaughan-Bassett Furniture lost its longest-serving employee on Saturday with the passing of 89-year-old Carlisle W. “Buck” Higgins Jr. Higgins had worked at the Galax furniture company for 68 years. He…