Cresent shifting to all-import line

Jeff Linville Tennessee factory will become warehouse, service center HIGH POINT — Case goods company Cresent Fine Furniture plans to cease domestic production this spring and move to a fully sourced line. The plant in…

ASFD seeks Pinnacle applications

-- Furniture Today Deadline is Aug. 3 NEW LONDON, N.C. -- The American Society of Furniture Designers is accepting applications for its 2013 Pinnacle design awards. The competition, in its 11th year, promotes outstanding furniture…

Kemp moving offices to High Point

Thomas Russell Importer had been in New Bern, N.C., since 1991 HIGH POINT — Case goods importer Kemp Enterprises is moving its headquarters from New Bern, N.C., to High Point. In May, the company will…

Cantrex realigns management team

-- Furniture Today, Leard named merchandising/network manager MONTREAL -- Buying group and retail veteran Earle Leard has been named merchandising and network manager in furniture and bedding for Ontario, Western Canada and the Atlantic provinces at…

Glass remains half full for manufacturers

By Courtney Mueller -- Casual Living, Manufacturers of barbecues and barbecue accessories are saying business is pretty good despite challenges posed by imports, shipping and competition with mass merchants, who are quickly making strong gains…