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June 3, 2010 From News
The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Inc., High Point, has announced six nominees for election in 2010. They are: Gerald Birnbach, Manuel Capo, Thomas Day, Darrell and Stella Harris, Michael and George Massood, and Bob Timberlake.
November 17, 2009 From News
John Bray, chief executive officer of Vanguard Furniture, has been elected 2010 chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance.
Clayton Marcus to Launch 'Suit Yourself'
March 31, 2009 From News
Clayton Marcus, Elliston, Va., will introduce a new customization program for upholstery, "Suit Yourself," at High Point Furniture Market beginning on April 25-30.
March 31, 2009 From News
Clayton Marcus, Elliston, Va., will introduce a new customization program for upholstery, "Suit Yourself," at High Point Furniture Market beginning on April 25-30.
Studiorowe Added 19 Retailers in '08
March 24, 2009 From News
Rowe Fine Furniture's studiorowe gallery program is on the move, opening with 19 new furniture retailers last year, the Elliston, Va.-based vendor announced Monday.
March 24, 2009 From News
Rowe Fine Furniture's studiorowe gallery program is on the move, opening with 19 new furniture retailers last year, the Elliston, Va.-based vendor announced Monday.
Rowe to Open New High Point Showroom
February 23, 2009 From News
Rowe Fine Furniture, McLean, Va., announced on Monday that it will exhibit in a new High Point showroom starting with April Market.
February 23, 2009 From News
Rowe Fine Furniture, McLean, Va., announced on Monday that it will exhibit in a new High Point showroom starting with April Market.
Rowe Featured in New York Eco-Exhibition
February 23, 2009 From News
Rowe Fine Furniture, McLean, Va., is providing eco-friendly, smaller-scaled upholstered furniture in an exhibition on display until April 12 at the Museum of the City of New York, "Growing and Greening New York."
February 23, 2009 From News
Rowe Fine Furniture, McLean, Va., is providing eco-friendly, smaller-scaled upholstered furniture in an exhibition on display until April 12 at the Museum of the City of New York, "Growing and Greening New York."
High Point Pre-Market Numbers Rising
September 2008 From News
High Point is bustling with activity today as dozens of showrooms have opened their doors for the city’s re-energized Pre-Market. Organizers of the event, which had been waning before an effort was launched to revive it last year, said the number of retailers attending this week is up sharply. Market Authority President and CEO Brian Casey, who serves as a spokesman for the coalition of 21 companies that organize Pre-Market, said more than 140 executives and buyers are in the city’s showrooms today, up from about 111 at the spring event. “In times like this, retailers need to—more than ever—stay abreast of
September 2008 From News
High Point is bustling with activity today as dozens of showrooms have opened their doors for the city’s re-energized Pre-Market. Organizers of the event, which had been waning before an effort was launched to revive it last year, said the number of retailers attending this week is up sharply. Market Authority President and CEO Brian Casey, who serves as a spokesman for the coalition of 21 companies that organize Pre-Market, said more than 140 executives and buyers are in the city’s showrooms today, up from about 111 at the spring event. “In times like this, retailers need to—more than ever—stay abreast of
Rowe Furniture Strikes Lease-Back Deal
August 2008 From News
A Rowe Furniture spokesman confirmed a newspaper report Friday that the company has sold two properties, including its Elliston, Va., factory, as part of a lease-back arrangement with the property’s new owner, NL Ventures. “It’s just a sale of the land and the physical structure,” said Spokesman Saverio Mancina. The Roanoke Times report Friday said the company’s Salem, Va., frame shop was included in the sale. The company employs 689 people in Ellison and another 105 in Salem. Mancina told the newspaper the lease-back deal strengthens Rowe by reducing debt and interest payments. The company retains ownership of machinery and inventory in
August 2008 From News
A Rowe Furniture spokesman confirmed a newspaper report Friday that the company has sold two properties, including its Elliston, Va., factory, as part of a lease-back arrangement with the property’s new owner, NL Ventures. “It’s just a sale of the land and the physical structure,” said Spokesman Saverio Mancina. The Roanoke Times report Friday said the company’s Salem, Va., frame shop was included in the sale. The company employs 689 people in Ellison and another 105 in Salem. Mancina told the newspaper the lease-back deal strengthens Rowe by reducing debt and interest payments. The company retains ownership of machinery and inventory in
High Point Set for Pre-Market
August 2008 From News
Organizers of High Point’s Pre-Market—which is set for Sept. 15 and 16—say the re-energized and repositioned event has added new manufacturers and has been getting positive reviews from retailers. “Economic conditions continue to challenge many in the home furnishings industry,” said Market Authority President and CEO Brian Casey, who serves as spokesman for the event’s organizing manufacturers. “Yet, for a number of leading retailers, participating in Pre-Market is a way to secure distribution of key product lines and shore up vendor relationships. The event also enables buyers to spend more time exploring and focusing on what’s new at Market five weeks later, October
August 2008 From News
Organizers of High Point’s Pre-Market—which is set for Sept. 15 and 16—say the re-energized and repositioned event has added new manufacturers and has been getting positive reviews from retailers. “Economic conditions continue to challenge many in the home furnishings industry,” said Market Authority President and CEO Brian Casey, who serves as spokesman for the event’s organizing manufacturers. “Yet, for a number of leading retailers, participating in Pre-Market is a way to secure distribution of key product lines and shore up vendor relationships. The event also enables buyers to spend more time exploring and focusing on what’s new at Market five weeks later, October
June 2008 From News
Salem Frame, an Elliston, Va.-based business unit of Rowe Fine Furniture, McLean, Va., will open the Roanoke Valley’s only lumber grading chain today. The move solidifies Salem Frame’s position as a one-stop, full-service lumber drying and grading facility. Lumber from around the country arrives at Salem Frame for final preparation before being packaged and shipped around the world. Final preparation includes kiln drying, grading, trimming, ripping and packaging. Prior to the installation of the grading chain, Salem Frame was only able to offer lumber customers one particular service, kiln drying freshly cut lumber. As a separate business unit of Rowe Fine Furniture, Salem Frame operates as both a mill,
Clayton Marcus to Move Production to Virginia Plant
March 2008 From News
Upholstered furniture manufacturer Clayton Marcus will close plants in Hickory and Bethelem, N.C., and switch production to a Rowe Furniture plant in Elliston, Va., according to a Charlotte (N.C.) Observer report. Rowe, Mclean, Va., had acquired Clayton Marcus from La-Z-Boy Inc. last October. The move, which should take place later this year or next year, should take advantage of the Virginia plant’s better technology. The Clayton Marcus plants have 232 workers. Rowe said in a release that it hopes some of Clayton Marcus’ employees might relocate to Elliston.
March 2008 From News
Upholstered furniture manufacturer Clayton Marcus will close plants in Hickory and Bethelem, N.C., and switch production to a Rowe Furniture plant in Elliston, Va., according to a Charlotte (N.C.) Observer report. Rowe, Mclean, Va., had acquired Clayton Marcus from La-Z-Boy Inc. last October. The move, which should take place later this year or next year, should take advantage of the Virginia plant’s better technology. The Clayton Marcus plants have 232 workers. Rowe said in a release that it hopes some of Clayton Marcus’ employees might relocate to Elliston.
April 2007 From News
Rowe Furniture Senior Design Consultant Howard Niederman, who helped pioneer the upholstery manufacturer’s signature special order fabric program, is retiring after 28 years working with the company. In addition to taking a lead role in the styling and manufacturing of Rowe’s product, Niederman also planned and developed designs for key accounts. “Howard was instrumental in helping Rowe develop into the style leader it is today,” said Rowe President and CEO Stefanie Lucas. “We would not be who we are today without the many years of Howard’s expertise and input into our product direction.” Prior to joining Rowe, Niederman was president and chairman of
Lucas Named President of Rowe; Birnbach Becomes Advisor
March 2007 From News
Stefanie Lucas has been named president and chief executive officer of Rowe Furniture, succeeding Jerry Birnbach in the position. Birnbach will remain as an advisor to the company, according to a release by Sun Capital Partners, the company that acquired Rowe earlier this year. Prior to the management change, Lucas was senior vice president of marketing and merchandising for the company. “We are pleased to appoint Stefanie as Rowe’s new president and CEO,” said Christopher T. Metz, managing director of Sun Capital. “Stefanie has an extensive marketing, sales and management career in home furnishings and brings the right blend of experience and leadership to
March 2007 From News
Stefanie Lucas has been named president and chief executive officer of Rowe Furniture, succeeding Jerry Birnbach in the position. Birnbach will remain as an advisor to the company, according to a release by Sun Capital Partners, the company that acquired Rowe earlier this year. Prior to the management change, Lucas was senior vice president of marketing and merchandising for the company. “We are pleased to appoint Stefanie as Rowe’s new president and CEO,” said Christopher T. Metz, managing director of Sun Capital. “Stefanie has an extensive marketing, sales and management career in home furnishings and brings the right blend of experience and leadership to
Lamb to Issue ‘08 Color Forecast at Rowe Market Event
March 2007 From News
Michelle Lamb, senior editor of “The Trend Curve” and a national furnishings trends expert, will reveal her 2008 color forecast at Rowe Furniture’s market kickoff party. The event is set for Monday, March 26, 5:30-7 p.m., in the Rowe Showroom, space 1058 of the IHFC’s Commerce Wing. “The Trend Curve” forecasts trends in color, pattern and design for manufacturers, interior designers and retailers. RSVP to bortzj@hisaokapr.com or call (202) 466-6286 for more information.
March 2007 From News
Michelle Lamb, senior editor of “The Trend Curve” and a national furnishings trends expert, will reveal her 2008 color forecast at Rowe Furniture’s market kickoff party. The event is set for Monday, March 26, 5:30-7 p.m., in the Rowe Showroom, space 1058 of the IHFC’s Commerce Wing. “The Trend Curve” forecasts trends in color, pattern and design for manufacturers, interior designers and retailers. RSVP to bortzj@hisaokapr.com or call (202) 466-6286 for more information.
Rowe Seeks Time For Chapter 11 Plan
January 2007 From News
With a bankruptcy auction looming, management at Rowe Cos. has asked a Bankruptcy Court judge for more time to develop a plan to repay creditors. In a Dec. 29 filing at the federal court in Alexandria, Va., officials said the company has been focused on closings of its Storehouse retail stores and other matters, according to an Associated Press report released Wednesday. The company requested a four-month extension that would give it until May 13 to file its Chapter 11 plan. “In the few months since these cases were filed, the debtors have not had an opportunity to formulate a Chapter 11
January 2007 From News
With a bankruptcy auction looming, management at Rowe Cos. has asked a Bankruptcy Court judge for more time to develop a plan to repay creditors. In a Dec. 29 filing at the federal court in Alexandria, Va., officials said the company has been focused on closings of its Storehouse retail stores and other matters, according to an Associated Press report released Wednesday. The company requested a four-month extension that would give it until May 13 to file its Chapter 11 plan. “In the few months since these cases were filed, the debtors have not had an opportunity to formulate a Chapter 11
