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The article reports that there has been an increase in buyer turnout and orders for upholstery products in Las Vegas in February 2009. According to Flexsteel's vice president of sales Lee Fautsch, such situation was contrary to what they have expected. Views from executives of other companies including Eddie Schrode of Hiatt, Bob Eller of Shadow Mountain, Robert You of Focus One Home, and Norm Solomon of Carol Designs are also offered.

The article reports on the launch of new upholstery products at the Las Vegas furniture market in Nevada. The upholstery launched ranged from Donald Trump's new collection for Lexington to the Museum of New Mexico collection for King Hickory. The idea behind most of the new groups was to give retailers something to freshen up their show floors.

The article reports that motion upholstery companies were able to draw their share of business at the Las Vegas furniture market in Nevada "despite a weak economy and a strong upholstery producers." Majority of new product introductions were well accepted by customers. Some of the products launched at the fair are described.

The article reports that upholstery manufacturers have discussed a void in domestic fabrics with the demise of suppliers Joan/Mastercraft and Quaker, at the Las Vegas Market event in Nevada. The demise of these suppliers have forced upholstery manufacturers and retailers to develop contingency plans as part of an industry-wide effort to find replacement sources. The author notes that some manufacturers would prefer to work with domestic sources.

The article reports that upholstery producer PeopLoungers Inc. is set to unveil its first-ever quickship program at the Las Vegas market. According to Jennifer Springer, vice president of design of PL, the program includes motion sofas retailing recliners and sectionals. It also includes price offerings for the sofas and sectionals.