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Michaelle
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Michaelle Bradford, CCI Media, is Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine and Woodworking Network editor. She has more than 20 years of experience covering the woodworking and design industry, including visits to custom cabinet shops, closet firms and design studios throughout North America. As Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine under the Woodworking Network brand, Michaelle’s responsibilities include writing, editing, and coordinating editorial content as well as managing annual design competitions like the Top Shelf Design Awards. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media.
Britton Lumber Company recently reached an agreement to acquire H.G. Wood Industries, located in Bath, New Hampshire.
Richelieu Hardware plans purchase of another U.S. company
Richelieu Hardware signed an agreement in principle to purchase an as yet unnamed U.S. specialty hardware distributor. The move follows its purchase of Cornerstone Hardware & Supplies in Texas last year.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 20, 2016 | 2:45 pm CDT
TCS Closets line saves The Container Store's 4th quarter sales
According to Kip Tindell, CEO of The Container Store, its custom closet line TCS was a key driver in sales performance for the company in the fourth quarter. However the company announced several new cost-cutting measures including a wage freeze and a reduction in payroll.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 20, 2016 | 11:00 am CDT
Hardwood sawmill Linden Lumber closes flooring division
Hardwood sawmill Linden Lumber announced its closing its hardwood flooring division immediately, reducing personnel by 37 employees.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 19, 2016 | 1:51 pm CDT
Rachael Ray laminate furniture line debuted at Spring High Point Market
Celebrity cook Rachael Ray formally launched new upholstered furniture and laminate casegoods in the Rachael Ray Home Collection, being produced by Samson Marketing's Legacy Classic and Craftmaster Furniture divisions.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 19, 2016 | 10:15 am CDT
Lowe's wins approval to buy Canadian home improvement retailer Rona
U.S. home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies received approval for the purchase of the Canadian home improvement company Rona.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 18, 2016 | 4:30 pm CDT
Spontaneous reforestration speedy way to battle carbon emissions
A study found small patches of tropical forest regrown spontaneously in former pastures are drastically reducing atmospheric carbon, without the costs of replanting trees. Ten countries could account for 95 percent of the carbon storage potential, led by Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico, with major impact in just 20 years.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 18, 2016 | 11:25 am CDT
Closet firm behind homebuilding projects to tell tricks of the trade
Jeff Bruzzesi, president and Mike Mendelssohn, marketing director for Closets Factory, Virginia Beach, VA: a closets company, builds an entire house for the annual local Homearama, will both take part in the Closets Symposium panel at IWF 2016.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 17, 2016 | 10:13 am CDT
Herman Miller targets consumers with first U.S. retail store in New York
Global office furniture manufacturer and designer Herman Miller, based in Zeeland, Michigan, plans to open a flagship retail store in New York City, reaching beyond industry professionals directly to consumers.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 12, 2016 | 11:19 am CDT
2016 ICFF features trending furniture and interior design trends
NEW YORK - The fast-growing ICFF design show, featuring the latest in cabinet, furniture and interior design trends, is now in its 28th year and is set to take place May 14-17 in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 10, 2016 | 1:02 pm CDT