Ethan Allen to open retail stores in U.K. (Trends & News).RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE Maker Ethan Ethan (ē`thăn), in the Bible. 1 Ezrahite; title of Psalm 89. He is probably the same as Ethan, son of Zerah. 2, 3 Two temple singers. Allen Al·len , Edgar 1892-1943. American anatomist who is noted for his studies of hormones and for the discovery (1923) of estrogen. Interiors Inc. of Danbury, CT, announced that it has formed a joint venture with MFI MFI Microfinance Institution MFI Money Flow Index MFI Melt Flow Index MFI Median Family Income MFI Malaria Foundation International MFI Massachusetts Family Institute MFI Multi-port Fuel Injection (automobile) Furniture Group Plc of the United Kingdom to open retail stores in the U.K. In the initial phase, the joint venture company will open up to five stores of about 10,000 square feet, the first one opening in London by May 2002. The stores will sell furniture made by Ethan Allen, mostly from its U.S. factories. Both companies will invest about $2.9 million and own half of the joint venture company. MFI is one of the largest manufacturers and retailers of residential furniture in the U.K. Earlier this year, Ethan Allen reached a similar agreement with Chinese furniture History China is one of the longest standing major civilizations in the world today. The familiar Asian minimalist aesthetic so often associated with Japan had its origins in China as far back as 1500 BC. manufacturer Markor to open retail stores in China. Kelly Maicon, Ethan Allen press contact, said "Our goal is to eventually open more stores in many parts of the world." |
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