Ethan Allen forges alliance for China stores

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Markor, a furniture maker in China, has formed a partnership with Ethan Allen to jointly-develop a retail concept in China. Both firms will place their stores adjacent to each other beginning in the summer of 2002.

Strategic alliances, Ethan Allen Inc., Markor Furniture International

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LifeStyle to sell Universal

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Lacquer Craft of China will acquire LifeStyle Furnishings International's Universal brand for an undisclosed amount. The deal includes Universal's product line and customer lists.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Foreign operations, Singapore, Furniture & Fixtures, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Furniture, Lifestyle Furnishings International Ltd., Lacquer Craft, Universal Furniture Ltd., UFURF

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China leads 19% surge in imports

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China sees an increase in furniture exports to the United States, but a slowing American economy, and political problems, could interfere with future trade.

Foreign trade, Statistical Data Included, Illustration

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