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Bruce Berman leaves CEO post at Harlem Furniture
Clint Engel, November 20, 2009LOMBARD, Ill. — Bruce Berman, whose family founded The RoomPlace, then known as Harlem Furniture, here in 1950, then sold the company to an investor group in 2004, is out as CEO. More -
Protect-A-Bed promotes Alan Eisenberg
Furniture Today Staff, November 20, 2009CHICAGO — Mattress and pillow protection provider Protect-A-Bed has promoted Alan Eisenberg to senior vice president of sales. More -
Interiors opens second store in Harrisburg, Pa.
Clint Engel, November 20, 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The midpriced to upscale Interiors has expanded its reach in Pennsylvania with the opening of its second store here. More
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Flexsteel receives Environmental Stewardship Award
Furniture Today Staff, November 20, 2009DUBLIN, Ga. — Flexsteel Inds.'s upholstery plant here has received Orion Energy System's Environmental Stewardship Award for significantly reducing its impact on the environment by reducing electricity and water consumption and waste. More -
Williams-Sonoma reports profit of $7.33 million in third quarter
Furniture Today Staff, November 20, 2009SAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma, the parent company of Pottery Barn and several other retail formats, reported a third-quarter profit of $7.33 million as sales slid 3%. More -
Showtime fabric fair to feature Oz-inspired trend event
Furniture Today Staff, November 20, 2009HIGH POINT — A number of events are planned for the Showtime fabric fair here Dec. 6 to 9, including a special trend presentation. More -
Row One home theater seating uses wireless technology
Heath Combs, November 20, 2009GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Home theater furniture supplier RowOne, a division of Jasper Cabinet, has added eCoupled wireless power transfer technology to its line of seating. More -
Factory Direct, Sealy donating furniture for homeless in New Jersey
Furniture Today Staff, November 19, 2009PATERSON, N.J. — Factory Direct Furniture, which operates Ashley Furniture HomeStores in northern New Jersey and New York, and Sealy Mattress Co. here are donating new furniture and mattress sets for 15 Paterson apartments for homeless individuals. More -
Sears Canada sales drop 9.2% in third quarter
Michael Knell, November 19, 2009TORONTO — The consumer's lack of confidence in the economy continues to plague Sears Canada, which has reported falling same-store sales, revenues and earnings for the third quarter of its current fiscal year. More -
Grand Home Furnishings opening store in Beckley, W.Va.
Furniture Today Staff, November 19, 2009BECKLEY, W.Va. — Roanoke, Va.-based Grand Home Furnishings is opening a store here in a former Goody's building on Jan. 1, The (Beckley) Register-Herald is reporting. More
News from the Web
Showtime readies events for anniversary fair
Source: Home Textiles Today
Date: 11-18-2009 15:43:00 GMTC.R. Gibson Expands Lolita License to New Partyware & Accessories in January 2010 Release | Gift
Date: 11-17-2009 16:59:58 GMTJohn Bray elected 2010 chairman of AHFA
Source: Kids Today
Date: 11-17-2009 08:17:00 GMTAdd a New Dimension to Your Patio
Source: Casual Living
Date: 11-12-2009 16:19:00 GMTNordecor receives FSC certification
Source: www.ISWonline.com
Date: 11-12-2009 08:22:00 GMT
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