Monthly Archives: September, 2006
Trump to launch furniture line through LHB
Lexington Home Brands will produce a line of furniture based on the lifestyle of real estate tycoon and reality TV star Donald Trump, the company has announced. “Trump Home” will join the stable of licensed brands for the Lexington-based furniture manufacturer and importer, which already includes Tommy Bahama, Liz Claiborne, Jack Palmer, Bob Timberlake and [...]
Furniture Struggles With Its Brands
The furniture industry has had a rough couple of months, with weak results just reported at Bassett Furniture (Nasdaq: BSET), a negative preannouncement at Stanley Furniture (Nasdaq: STLY), a warning from Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) in August, plant closings at Hooker Furniture (Nasdaq: HOFT), and overall malaise in the industry. So what’s on tap when [...]
Guide to exploring the craft of travel
In South Africa, arts and crafts have played an enormous role in the visual establishment of cultures and heritage. These are usually seen at curio stalls where baskets, pots, carvings and beadwork are lined up and the hugely popular wooden giraffes stand tall, silently waiting for a buyer, often tourists who will take them far [...]
Kon Tum province promotes traditional craft training
Central highlands Kon Tum province has been allocated with VND115 million (US $7,200 ) to provide traditional craft training for ethnic people under the Industry Ministry’s plan to promote industries in 2006. From now to the year’s end, the Kon Tum Centre for Industry Promotion will coordinate with the Central Highlands Brocade Weaving Cooperative to [...]
