Furniture Licensing

March 13, 2012

Candice Olson to develop furniture line with Highland House

HICKORY, N.C. — Interior designer and HGTV star Candice Olson has signed on with Highland House for a licensed collection of upholstery and case goods that will be introduced at the October High Point Market.

March 8, 2012

Mega Group USA to host Orlando dealer convention next week

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Mega Group USA, a national buying group for furniture, mattress, appliance and electronics retailers, will provide comprehensive online training and education to its dealers at the group's next convention, March 17-20 in Orlando, Fla.

March 1, 2012

Home Depot, Martha Stewart extend licensing deal

ATLANTA — Home Depot has extended its agreement to sell Martha Stewart Living branded products and is adding new items, including a craft furniture line.

February 7, 2012

Ashley Furniture, Marlon Brando estate resolve name dispute

LOS ANGELES — Ashley Furniture and the estate of Marlon Brando have resolved a dispute over the use of the Brando name on a collection of Ashley's upholstery.

Part of the Cool-pedic line, this Kathy Ireland Designs Jardin mattress features pocketed coils, gel foam and Cool-pedic foam. In the queen size the mattress will retail for $999
January 31, 2012

Primo International, Kathy Ireland expand licensing deal

LAS VEGAS - Canadian upholstery and case goods supplier Primo International has announced a significantly expanded licensing partnership with Kathy Ireland Worldwide that has resulted in the soft launch here of new lines of stationary and motion upholstery in both leather and fabric, as well as casual dining, occasional seating and mattresses.

January 30, 2012

Kathy Ireland to attend BrandSource reception Tuesday

LAS VEGAS - BrandSource will host a reception at the Las Vegas Market Tuesday featuring Kathy Ireland, a brand ambassador and designer for the group and CEO and chief designer for Kathy Ireland Worldwide.

January 10, 2012

Durham Furniture renews license for Mount Vernon line

DURHAM, Ontario — Durham Furniture has renewed its licensing agreement with the Mount Vernon Ladies Assn., the custodians of George Washington's estate, meaning the solid wood case goods specialist will continue to produce bedroom furniture, occasional tables and accent pieces inspired by the home of the first U.S. president.

January 6, 2012

Furniture Brands settles design infringement case against Pulaski

THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Furniture Brands International announced it has reached a settlement in a design patent infringement case against Pulaski Furniture, with Pulaski agreeing to stop selling certain products.