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Reports on the increase in shares for master bedroom market in High Point, North Carolina. Total amount of market shares incurred by the product; Aid of styling advances in the expansion of market shares; Use of solid-wood components in combination with paper laminates as a technique to attract more customers.

Focuses on the life and works of Furniture/Today founding editor Bill Peterson in Greensboro, North Carolina. Death of Peterson after the launching anniversary of the paper; Accounts on the beginnings of the paper; Remarks on the hobbies and sport of Peterson.

Focuses on the perspectives and reflections on the 25th anniversary of Furniture/Today in North Carolina. Commemoration of the furniture industry; Goal of promoting comprehensive information; Maintenance of the position as the bible of the business; Assessment of the changing retail market.

Cites the general performance of leather upholstery manufacturers during the High Point market in North Carolina. Confirmation of the poor market business during the week long event; Attendance pattern; Concerns regarding Chinese competition; Consensus to meet the competition with service and delivery superiority; Marketing strategies used by Soft-Line, Excelsior Designs, Paliser.

The article focuses on the new concept store of Thomasville, a furniture store in Thomasville, North Carolina. The new signature of the store is the field of Ts wallpaper, a design that is also on shopping bags and tissue paper. The new concept store has a more spacious feel than its previous prototypes, and marks a push for more brand control and consistency, and more-consumer-focused marketing approach emphasizing impulse purchasers.

Reports on developments in the solid-wood flat-pack sector of the furniture industry in High Point, North Carolina, as of April 2001. Factors which make the category popular among consumers; Price ranges; Product offerings from various ready-to-assemble manufacturers of solid-wood flat-pack furniture.

The article reports on the invitation of the "Furniture Today" journal to anyone who has attended the High Point Market to tell them his most memorable market moment in North Carolina. It states that the journal's plan is to publish as many of the market memories as possible in its April 2009 market opening day issue and in its market daily papers. It asks readers to include their contact information, including their name, telephone numbers and electronic mail address.

Announces "FurnitureToday" periodical's addition of a fifth daily newspaper for the October 2004 market in High Point, North Carolina. Growth of the home furnishings market; Free distribution of market papers in downtown High Point and surrounding areas; Distribution schedule for the national market week issue; Comments of editor in chief Ray Allegrezza.

Reports the appointment of Wilson Teague as the director of sales at Foothills Inc. in Hickory, North Carolina.

The article looks at some of the furniture to be displayed at the 2008 High Point Market in North Carolina. They include contemporary pieces at Palliser, a mass of casual dining at Ligo and custom features from domestic producers as they try to counter imports. The article reports on developments concerning the furniture industry in the U.S.

Reports on the changes made by the newspaper "Furniture/Today" in High Point, North Carolina. Format of the newspaper; Opinion column of the editor-in-chief Ray Allegrezza; Features of the newspaper's Web site.

Reports on the addition of bedding and leather upholstery to the product offerings of Hamilton & Spill in High Point, North Carolina. Availability of the products; Expansion of the firm's showroom; Product line of the firm.

Reports on the plan of the leather upholstery maker Soft Line to offer high quality seating in High Point, North Carolina. Retail price of products; Values of the Italian leather upholstery; Leadership position of the company.

Features the value-priced furniture in a show from furniture manufacturers and importers in High Point, North Carolina. Sales of Standard Furniture in domestic production; Increase of revenue accumulated by Orleans Furniture in the business; Bedroom package offered by Global Furniture.

The article focuses on the rug industry in the High Point Market in North Carolina. The market has marked the debut of Colorfields, a new rug brand from Company C. Capel Rugs introduced different type of rugs, but hand-knotted Yazzie Collection has made an impact. Rug maker Jaunty Co. Inc.'s brand included its Capella, Tuscany, Corsica and Mystique collections.

The article reports that GreatPricedFurniture.com, which is the largest online furniture retailer in North Carolina, has closed and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.

Information about several papers discussed during the International Textile Market Association's (ITMA) summer Showtime held at High Point, North Carolina in June 2009 is presented. It mentions that the attendance in the said event increased by 9%, compared to the one in December 2008. During the event, approximately 200 ITMA members presented their product lines.

The article reports on the new tiered pricing structure to Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc.'s dealer base, giving its larger customers the best prices, effective April 5, 2009 in Lenoir, North Carolina. It states that the new pricing structure will be based on the amount of orders dealers place over the most recent 12 months of shipment. According to the letter sent to its dealers, the pricing structure and other changes were reflection of Broyhill's desire to grow its business.

The article reports that nearly 70 companies will participate for the March 23-24, 2009 premarket event in High Point, North Carolina. It states that the list includes 26 furniture companies who are official event sponsors, which provide funds for meals, lodging and ground transportation for buyers. It adds that the idea behind the High Point Market event is to work with companies that are primarily in case goods, but also some upholstery, to create efficiency and value for the buyers.

The article discusses the bedroom furniture vendors at the October 2008 market in High Point, North Carolina. According to the article, the most successful vendors offered both traditional and contemporary options that appealed to the mainstream. Retailers found plenty of selections to choose from including media chests, storage beds, nightstands with touch lighting, and wall beds. Contemporary style bedroom furniture from the company Bernhardt's Palomar collection is discussed.

The article reports on the move of "Furniture/Today" to publish a second edition of its online paper "Green" in High Point, North Carolina. The magazine, which is available at www.furnituretoday.com, provides information about what manufacturers do to make the retailer's business products green, updates on companies that are building sales through green practices, and links to product sources. It also offers a portfolio which focuses on the latest eco-friendly furniture pieces.

The article presents classic performance fabrics featured at the trade exhibition Showtime in High Point, North Carolina. Anatolia is based on an exotic Anatolian kilim designed by Covington Upholstery Fabrics company. David Rothschild Co. has developed the Giselle showcases, an all over floral pattern in washed chenille fabric. Marlatex company has developed the freshly colored blanket stripes Pontiac, Tecumseh and Squanto. Penelope company has designed the Pattern P3034 made with heavy yarns.

Reports on the award given to top sales representatives of Best Home Furnishings during the Spring International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina.

Reports on the partnership between Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co. and Western Nonwovens in Hickory, North Carolina. Terms and value of the deal; Plans for the marketing of fire-retardant cotton technology to bedding makers; Impact of the move on the operations of both companies.

Reports on the patent granted to supplier B&H Panel Co. for medium-density fiberboard bed rail products in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Focuses on the life and works of Furniture/Today founding editor Bill Peterson in Greensboro, North Carolina. Career history of Peterson; Influence of Peterson; Appreciation for the goodness of Peterson.

Reports the anticipation of office-products superstores on the back-to-school season in High Point, North Carolina. Impact of the season on the sales of the companies; Emphasis of the companies on product promotions; Focus of the back-to-school advertising on clothes and supplies.

The article provides information on fabric producers participated in the Winter Showtime exhibition in the High Point, Carolina. Altizer & Co. introduces the elegant, reversible, Low Country classic stripe called Georgetown. American Decorative Fabrics Inc. offers a broad line of Chinese-style and produced fabrics in concisely styled packages. American Silk Mills Corp. introduces the 100 percent silk brocades with superior-quality.

Information about the annual Showtime textile event in High Point, North Carolina is presented. The exhibition has been marked by some empty booths in the Suites at Market Square despite the abundance of organic-influenced fabrics and a significant return to colors. In addition, the attendance of the show has been down at 20% as indicated by Catherine Morsell, director of the International Textile Market Association.

The author reports the popularity for flocked fabrics in the furniture industry. Details regarding the advantages of flock including its softness, durability and washability are presented. Pearson Company, debuting a flocked armchair, gained the attention of customers at an exhibition in High Point, North Carolina. Various photographs of the plush designs are offered. Comments on the issue from Brown Abrams of Fiberlok are presented. INSETS: How flocking works;Where do they make it?;A long history.

Features the Showtime Summer 2001 semiannual fabric festival in High Point, North Carolina. Participation of the United States furniture industry in the event; Success of the exhibits; Highlights of the other activities during the fabric festival.

The article reports that Furniture Marketing Group Inc. (FMG), a retail buying group, targets full-line furniture stores in High Point, North Carolina. It highlights FMG's immediate strategic priorities including providing members with new tools that can attract customers and reducing product and shipping costs. Mike Herschel, executive director of FMG, asserts that FMG does not recruit retailers that directly compete with another member.

The article reports on the increase in sales of sleep accessory vendors selling bug-proof mattress protectors as they meet growing demand for their products in High Point, North Carolina in 2010. Dave Powers, president of GBS Enterprises Corp., said that the recent bedbug coverage improved the company's encasement business. The article also discusses the functions of bug-proof mattress protectors.

The article reports on the decrease in sales of major bedding retailers in High Point, North Carolina in 2009. The top 25 bedding retailers that posted a decline of 5.3% include Mattress Firm Inc., Select Comfort Corp. and Ashley Furniture HomeStores Ltd. The article also presents charts that depict the performance of retailers from 2008-2009.

The article reports on the lack of credit availability on the furniture industry in High Point, North Carolina. It cites the statement of David Beckmann, president of furniture and bedding source Emerald Home Furnishings, regarding the difficulty of getting money. It states that the availability of credit in the industry has been reduced due to a series of actions by credit providers.

The article offers information on the Spirit of Life Award given by the City of Hope to several Berkshire Hathaway Inc. furniture retail group leaders. It states that the award will be given during a dinner and gala on April 26, 2009 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The awardees include Star Furniture Co.'s chief executive officer (CEO) Bill Kimbrell, R.C. Willey president Jeff Child, Nebraska Furniture Mart Inc.'s chairman Irv Blumkin, and Jordan Furniture's president Eliot Tatelman.

The article reports on the offering of American mills for organic and recycled fabrics as part of the eco-friendly movement in High Point, North Carolina. It cites that the movement has crossed over into residential upholstery during the past few market cycles. To consider when choosing covers for their new frames, fabrics made from organic cotton and hemp are being offered as alternative for upholstery manufacturers. Some companies are also offerring an environmentally friendly finishing agent.

The article reports on the move of upholstery makers in High Point, North Carolina to seat lineups in protecting the earth. It is stated that the list of green upholstery sources is growing with companies whose products include frames made of wood from sustainable forests. Moreover, it cites that fabrics are the first feature that draw the interest of the environmentally conscious. The upholstery source offers an abundance of green materials, such as organic and natural fabrics.

The article reports on the revival of Bakersfield, California-based reproductions manufacturer Guy Chaddock & Co. by Darrell Ferguson, chairman of Morganton, North Carolina-based high-end furniture source Ferguson Copeland. According to Ferguson, Guy Chaddock was one of the companies they always admired for its finish and for its cleanness and simplicity. Ferguson contacted Chaddock's president, David Edwards when he heard the company was closing.

The article highlights the annual flammability update seminar held in Greensboro, North Carolina. According to National Fire Protection Association vice president of communications Lorraine Carli, Vermont and California have fire-safe cigarette laws and a number of other states have legislation pending. Consulting firm CRI vice president Mark Berkman notes that the death and injury rate due to upholstery fires has been declining steadily because of a dramatic decrease in smoking.

The article looks at the sales performance of some furniture makers and case goods importers at the Forbidden City furniture show in High Point, North Carolina in January 2007. Largo International launched three bedrooms and a dining suite. Legacy Classic showed off sketches of two new lines. JT Michael Designs showed samples of bedroom and dining room lines.

The article reports that Hooker Furniture Corp. has signed 27 retailers for its first gallery program, the SmartLiving ShowPlace in High Point, North Carolina. The 27 retailers have agreed to install displays between 3,500 and 10,000 square feet to show the Hooker line, including Bradington-Young leather upholstery. The goal of the company is to develop progressive, co-branded and mutually beneficial partnerships with key dealers.

The article highlights the upcoming Showtime, a trade show organized by the International Textile Market Association in High Point, North Carolina. There will be at least 244 members who will exhibit at the show. Other events include a breakfast panel discussion on how small to midsized furniture manufacturers are surviving in the upholstery market, and the Home Color and Trends Forecast by Cotton Inc.

The article reports on the impact of furniture plant closings to the employment rate in Davidson County, North Carolina. The closure of various furniture manufacturers were caused by competition from Asian manufacturers. Davidson EDC executive director Steve Googe said that the county has lost about 4,500 furniture manufacturing jobs. Some workers have found another jobs but the county unemployment rate of 5.5 percent indicates many are still jobless.

Reports on the plan of hotel and motel operators in offering special buyers' rates during the semiannual furniture market shows held in High Point, North Carolina. Efforts of High Point Mayor Becky Smoothers in encouraging the operators to reduce the room rates and fees of the parking lots; Preparations of the hotel and motel operators on their plan to offer special buyers' rates; Reason behind the reduction of the room rates.

Reports on North Carolina colleges and universities that have formed a partnership to provide design talents for the furniture industry. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, A&T State University; Winston-Salem State University; North Carolina School of the Arts; Guilford and Forsyth technical community colleges.

Reports on the introduction of a technology to improve order-tracking in High Point, North Carolina. Addition of tracking capabilities to the web site of trucking companies; Access given to customers to improve the flow of communication; Use of bar coding technology to track documents.

Reports on the deployment of Employees Dedicated Growth and Excellence program by Hickory Chair in North Carolina. Improvement of the manufacturing process; Motivation of employee; Increase of the competitive edge.

Reports the price increase of youth furniture collections in High Point, North Carolina. Introduction of the Garden Dreams bed and dresser; Promotional goods of Standard Furniture; Materials used in the furniture.

Reports the contributions of Bill Peterson to the Furniture/Today's development in High Point, North Carolina. Contribution to the furniture industry; Statement of recognition from furniture executives and friends; Career background.