Free NewsletterMaison & Objet sees drop in international buyers
The latest edition of Maison & Objet Paris saw an increase in French visitors, but a nearly double-digit drop in international buyers that would have been greater if not for increases from some neighboring European countries.
Bob’s Discount Furniture to open two D.C.-area stores in June
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Bob's Discount Furniture will open its first two Mid-Atlantic stores Memorial Day weekend, making good on its previously announced plans to expand into the greater Washington, D.C., area from its Northeast base this year.
Hermine Mariaux presenting trend highlights from Paris furniture show
NEW YORK — Industry trendspotter Hermine Mariaux will conduct a photographic tour of January's Maison & Objet home furnishing show in Paris here on Feb. 25.
Exel Direct opens hubs in New Jersey, Maryland
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Exel Direct, a home and business delivery service with numerous furniture industry clients, has opened delivery hubs in Edison, N.J., and Hanover, Md.
Maison & Objet attendance down 6.2%
PARIS — The slow economy caused a slight drop in attendance at the latest Maison & Objet furniture and accessories trade show in Paris.
Parade of strong mattress ads a plus for industry
The bedding industry got a three-pronged boost at the end of August with a series of mattress ads in Parade magazine, the hugely popular weekend newspaper publication. We can't recall seeing three mattress ads in a single issue of Parade, but that was the potent offering that joined the ad mix in the Aug.
Tupelo starts slow but picks up
TUPELO, Miss. Opening Day at the Tupelo Furniture Market began slowly Wednesday but picked up in the afternoon.