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Furniture Smart makes strong showing at Nationwide event

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Furniture Smart, the furniture division of buying group Nationwide Marketing Group, drew strong retailer attendance and presented one of its largest exhibitions during NMG's PrimeTime conference here last month. More

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Six semifinalists selected in eco-friendly design contest
MINNEAPOLIS — Six semifinalist designs have been chosen in Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry that will be determined by crowdsourcing, or online voting.
Furniture Brands contributes stock to pension plan
ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International said Thursday that it has contributed 4.1 million shares of company stock to its pension plan, which will reduce its estimated cash contribution requirement by about $20 million.
Tempur-Pedic names Brad Patrick chief HR officer
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mattress producer Tempur-Pedic has named Brad Patrick to the newly created post of executive vice president and chief human resources officer. He will report to CEO Mark Sarvary and will be responsible for the company's worldwide human resources operations.
Mattress Firm to offer beds with heating, cooling units
HOUSTON — Specialty bedding retailer Mattress Firm is set to launch a line of mattresses that employs a heating and cooling unit like those found in many luxury automobile seats.
UPDATE: Sage Award nomination deadline is Sept. 10
HIGH POINT — Nominations are open through Sept. 10 for the 2010 Sage Award, which honors companies in the home furnishings and bedding industries using sustainable business practices.
8,000 stores sign up for ‘Is It Home Yet?' campaign
LAS VEGAS — The World Market Center said 8,000 stores have signed up to be part of a store locator as the WMC promotes its second annual National Home Furnishings Month "Is it Home Yet?" consumer campaign this month.
Pier 1 Imports' comp-store sales jump 11.2% in quarter
FORT WORTH, Texas — Retailer Pier 1 Imports said its comparable-store sales for the quarter ended Aug. 28 jumped 11.2%.
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