Wearbest names Asian licensee

Will sell Bella-Dura fabric GARFIELD, N.J. -- Wearbest SilTex Mills has named Zhegiang Babei Textile Co. in China as the first Asian licensee for its Bella-Dura performance fabric brand. Irwin Gasner, president and CEO of Wearbest,…

Marc Schewel elected president of FMG

-- Furniture Today, Succeeds Bob Cremer of Aronson Furniture HIGH POINT — Marc Schewel of Schewel Furniture, based in Lynchburg, Va., has been elected president of the Furniture Marketing Group for 2013-2014. He succeeds Bob…

Lab torture tests bunk beds 

By Jeff Linville, Kids Today BURLINGTON, N.C. — Before new furniture designs make it to the showroom floor, many of them have to pass muster with a staff of very abusive people here. They work…

Sitting pretty

With a bit of know-how, you can buy quality furniture without breaking your budget By Tanika White, Sun Reporter, May , 2013 Whether you're getting married or graduating from college, moving to your first home…

Office Furniture Companies Now Leaner

By JAMES PRICHARD AP Business Writer GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A small, new company created by Steelcase Inc. to outfit hospitals and doctor's offices is among the latest indicators that the once-ailing U.S. office…

Harris Furniture up for sale

Jeff Linville Specializes in French and Victorian styles MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Bankrupt Harris Furniture Reproductions here is for sale. The full-line, midpriced manufacturer has retained investment banker Equity Partners Inc. to handle the sale. Once…