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Exec. Changes in Furniture Companies

Friday, July 25, 2014

New faces, known faces at the helm Leadership changes have taken place at several casual furniture manufacturers. Three high-end companies have new chief executives. A fourth manufacturer is a newcomer to the category, with its outdoor division led by...

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Why Aren't New Homes Selling? Because they cost too much.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

By Frank Anton, vice chairman of Hanley Wood, publisher of Builder I think it's really that simple to explain why new homes have their lowest share of the for-sale housing market in at least the last 35 years. As you can see in the accompanying chart,...

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New-Home Sales Down 8.1 Percent

Thursday, July 24, 2014, WASHINGTON, D.C.

Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 8.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 406,000 units in June, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. Sales numbers...

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Telescope Casual Furniture Implementing Lean Manufacturing

Tuesday, July 22, 2014, GRANVILLE, NEW YORK

Telescope Casual Furniture, a leading manufacturer and marketer of outdoor furniture, is launching a lean initiative to maximize its effectiveness in serving the ever-changing marketplace. “Our facility was originally set up for big runs of very...

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Klaussner Home Furnishings To Launch Klaussner Outdoor

Tuesday, July 22, 2014, ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

Klaussner Home Furnishings will debut its newoutdoor living category this September at the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Show in Chicago. The division, aptly named Klaussner Outdoor, will feature a wide variety of products geared toward...

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Quick Change Sectional

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Westminster Teak offers Aman Dias, with three distinct sectional pieces that can be configured to fit any space or setting indoors or outside. Pieces transform easily into a daybed or settee and are built to commercial specifications. Call (888) 592-8325...

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Elegant and Romantic Somerset

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Summer Classics offers the Somerset Dining collection with old English style. The outdoor furniture collection features a tubular aluminum and cast frame with an elegantly romantic design. Chairs and deep seating pieces stack for storage. Call (205) 987-3100...

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Transitional Design, Ultimate Comfort

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Auckland Bay from Ratana Home and Floral has a transitional design with low back styling, curved armrests and double-wall textured resin over heavy gauge, rust resistant aluminum frames. Deep, generously proportioned cushions are quick-dry reticulated...

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All Natural Alyssa

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Parker James features the Alyssa Collection made of all-natural wicker hand-woven over an aluminum frame. Feet are of resin; the collection is adaptable to any sized space and includes end tables, arm and side chairs, loveseat, sectional pieces and various...

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Durable and Graceful Kokomo

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Palm Springs Rattan offers the Kokomo Sectional with durability and style. The graceful curved backs and tailored cushioning give the sectional a timeless look. Choose from Garden Classics fabrics and a Tortoise Shell or Oyster Grey finish. Call (727)...

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