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Norcraft and MasterBrand Cabinets sales jump 33 percent

Norcraft and MasterBrand Cabinets helped drive up Fortune Brands Home & Security cabinet segment sales by 33 percent last year, reaching $2.17 billion.

By Karl D. Forth, February 4, 2016 | 12:42 am CST

Architectural Products

Amazon Bookshops: Are web retailers ready to build serious store interiors

Retail millwork specialists are seeing their livelihood threatened as consumers continue to buy more online. Chicago-based mall operator General Growth Properties thinks web-only retailers will build real stores not just for sales, but for returns.

By Bill Esler, February 3, 2016 | 8:45 pm CST

WMS News

WMS 2017 Wood Industry Show Returns to Toronto Nov. 2-4, 2017

WMS, Canada’s largest and only national wood industry trade show returns to its most popular setting, Halls 1& 2 at the International Centre. A full-day conference program will run concurrently on Nov. 2.

February 3, 2016 | 10:34 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Hooker Furniture moves into top 5 with Home Meridian acquisition

Hooker Furniture Corp. has officially moved into the top five residential furniture producers with its acquisition of Home Meridian International. Announcement that the $100 million purchase was finalized was made Feb. 2.

By Karen M. Koenig, February 3, 2016 | 9:46 am CST

Furniture

High Point Market opens 2016 Spring Market Registration for April 16-20 event

Registration for the Spring 2016 High Point Market is now open for buyers, international buyers, exhibitors, trade/industry, press and students. Likened to Fashion Week for home furnishings, the Spring High Point Market will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016, through Wednesday, April 20,

February 3, 2016 | 12:58 am CST

Almanac Market Data

Home Advisor reports average kitchen remodel costs $19,920

How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen? According to a national survey by Home Advisor, the average reported cost was $19,920. Based on 3,522 cost profiles in the report, most homeowners spent between $11,194 and $28,646.

By Karl D. Forth, February 2, 2016 | 4:57 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Infinity Cutting Tools names Randall Maxey VP marketing

Randall A. Maxey has joined Infinity Cutting Tools as VP Marketing. Maxey worked for 10 years in Des Moines, Iowa as senior editor for Woodsmith magazine, published by Active Interest Media before joining Infinity Cutting Tools.

February 2, 2016 | 4:36 pm CST

Closets Conference & Expo News

Accessorizing Closets panel reviews hardware trends at 2016 Closet Conference

A panel session on Accessorizing Closets is planned for the 2016 Closets Conference, March 22 in Pasadena, California. The conference is one of three professional development tracks held in conjunction with the 2016 Cabinets & Closets Expo, March 23-24.

By Robert Dalheim, February 2, 2016 | 3:33 pm CST

Top Shelf Design Awards

2016 Top Shelf Closets Design Awards tops 2015 totals with 70 entries

Entries in Woodworking Network's 2016 Top Shelf Closets Design Award reached over 70 submissions by the extended February 1 deadline, topping the 61 entries for the 2015 competition.

By Michaelle Bradford, February 2, 2016 | 2:30 pm CST

Cabinets

What's trending in kitchen & bath cabinets and accessories: View slideshow

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. - What are the hot trends for kitchen and bath cabinetry and countertops in 2016? According to a recent survey of design professionals, the overwhelming cabinet preference is for transitional style, with gray and neutrals the preferred color pallet, while granite continues to rule in the countertop market. These trends and more were revealed in the 2016 Design Trends Survey from the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

By Karen M. Koenig, February 2, 2016 | 10:52 am CST