Bassett sales hold up, but company posts loss
Bassett Furniture Inds . said its sales declined less than 1% in its third fiscal quarter, but the company recorded a net loss of $2.65 million due largely to an increase in its bad debt reserve. topix.com |
Hooker Furniture takes loss in 4th-quarter due to impairment charge, weak demand
Furniture maker Hooker Furniture Corp. reported a loss in its fiscal fourth quarter on Thursday, hurt by an impairment charge related to weak demand for furniture amid the recession. topix.com |
Shelving That Isn’t There
The industrial designer Dieter Rams designed shelving and chairs for a company called Vitsoe, whose first American showroom opened last week on Bond Street in Manhattan. nytimes.com |
Mussallem to head Natuzzi North America
Leather upholstery major Natuzzi has promoted Joe Mussallem to the new post of president of Natuzzi North America as part of a reorganization of its U.S.-based operations. topix.com |
World Market Center betting on home accents to boost business
Las Vegas officials want to use the World Market Center and the furniture industry as a template for growth to attract new industries. topix.com |