Make a Date


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As usual, next year’s six-month trade show calendar starts with a bang with a plethora of January events. Trade shows from Hong Kong to High Point, N.C., beckon members of the home furnishings industry through June. Here’s a partial list of trade show happenings. See the full calendar of events at hfnmag.com.

 

Bug Mania


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By David Gill

Bed bugs have become a major health crisis in some American cities, and not surprisingly consumers are looking for solutions.

Infestations have been reported in various media, in marquee locations such as the Empire State Building, and unexpected places such as the Cincinnati Public Library. Aside from the nation’s bedrooms, they have been reported in hotel rooms, clothing stores, public schools and even movie theaters.

Betting on Hope


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By David Gill

Sales picked up momentum in the latter part of 2009, the Las Vegas Market was well attended and busy, and now U.S. mattress manufacturers feel they can experience something missing from the industry for a long stretch—growth.

hfnew | product roundup - mattresses


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E.S. Kluft & Co.