Larry Thomas Replaces Judy Mendenhall HIGH POINT -- Brian Casey, owner of Next Generation Event Group, a Chicago-based convention and trade show services company, has been named president of the International Home Furnishings Market Authority,…

Clint Engel Gets jump on WMC LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas Furniture Show at the Sands Expo Center will open on Sunday for its July run, giving it a one-day jump on the World…

Jeff Linville Initial focus will be Prairie period SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Case goods producer Copeland Furniture has signed a licensing deal with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to market furniture collections based on the famed architect’s…

By: Furniture World Magazine  StepUp Commerce, Inc. (http://www.stepup.com), announced that industry veteran Mark Wax has joined StepUp as General Manager of the home furnishings division. StepUp is a leading provider of Internet sales solutions for…

By: Furniture World Magazine  The High Point International Home Furnishings Market Authority announced that it has hired Brian D. Casey as its new president, effective April 18. He replaces Judy Mendenhall, who is retiring. In…

David Perry Provides better work layout PALATINE, Ill. -- Bedding producer Restonic is moving its headquarters to this Chicago suburb tomorrow, ending an 11-year stay in Rosemont. The new Restonic headquarters, at 1540 E. Dundee…

By: Furniture World Magazine  Futon Planet spends money to gain drop-ship furniture venders. “We think of it as reverse advertising,” says Rima LeBlanc, Vice President of Futon Planet and . “We want quality venders to…

Michael J. Knell Revenues still up 9% MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- Big increases in the cost of foam and continuing competitive pressures at retail dragged down earnings for SCI Income Trust, parent of bedding producer Simmons Canada,…