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Pictured (from left to right): Jason P. Meeks, deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy; Ram Sai Doli, international sales, Ashley Furniture Inds.; Sundar Narayan Joshi, chairman, S.N. Joshi & Sons; Sudarshan Joshi, director, S.N Joshi & Sons; Robin Lim, vice president of sales, Asia Pacific, Ashley Furniture Inds. Photo courtesy of Ashley.
April 30, 2024

New Ashley store marks a first for owner, city and country

Additionally, the 4,900-square-foot showroom in the capital city is also the licensee's first Ashley store.

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April 30, 2024

China’s ruling party to hold key economic policy meeting in July

The party's thrice-delayed third plenary session will focus on macro reforms to boost exports and attract foreign investment

April 29, 2024

Battle lines drawn for Tik Tok as parent company says it has ‘no plans’ to sell

Bytedance has less than a year to offload assets or face a US ban. It insists that neither is going to happen, and gears up for a legal fight.

Proposte fabric fair
April 26, 2024

Proposte 2024 counting down toward next week’s show

Proposte, the international trade show for upholstery fabrics and curtains, will open its doors in less than a week.

Bedscape Corp. opened an Ashley store in Makati, in the Manila metro in the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Ashley.
April 25, 2024

Ashley’s worldwide reach grows with store 13 in Asian country

The 9,569-square-foot Ashley store, which was grand opened on April 15, is the latest from the Bedscape Corp.

April 24, 2024

Canton Fair highlights new tech trends in home furnishings

AI-enabled mattresses, interactive lighted cabinets among new innovations highlighted at Guangzhou fair

Heimtextil 2025, Patricia Urquiola, immersive installation
April 13, 2024

Heimtextil previews immersive textile installation planned for 2025 show

Heimtextil has teamed with Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola on a design showcase that will be featured at next year’s international expo for home and contract textiles.

Natuzzi Italia Philadelphia
April 13, 2024

Natuzzi expands Texas footprint with 6th store

As part of its strategy to consolidate and expand Natuzzi Italia retail presence in U.S., Natuzzi hosted the grand opening of its Natuzzi Italia directly operated store here on April 9.