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Take a walk in Charlie Loudermilk Park
Furniture Today Staff, November 19, 2008ATLANTA — Aaron Rents founder and Chairman Charlie Loudermilk will soon be able to take a leisurely stroll in a park named after him. More -
Mitchell Gold discusses book on ‘Charlie Rose'
Furniture Today Staff, November 7, 2008NEW YORK —Mitchell Gold, chairman of upholstery producer Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, was on "Charlie Rose" Thursday discussing the book he co-edited, "Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America." More -
Furniture sought for 'Made in N.C.' exhibit
Staff Staff, October 31, 2008BOONE, N.C. - Examples of the most artful furniture ever created in North Carolina will be the subject of Made in North Carolina: American Furniture, Craft Manufactured, an upcoming exhibit from Appalachian State University here. More -
Berry shooting
Furniture Today Staff, October 31, 2008COLUMBUS, Miss. - Taylor Berry, 25-year-old son of Scott Berry, president of case goods source T.S. Berry, has died in a shooting, according to a report in the Columbus Dispatch. More -
Furniture fabric discards find good use
Heath Combs, October 30, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. — Furniture industry fabrics that may have once gone to a landfill are finding a better use at the Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital here. More
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NHFA sets Retail Manager's Workshop
Tanya K. Merritte, October 28, 2008HIGH POINT — The National Home Furnishings Assn. will hold its Retail Manager's Workshop March 29-April 1 at the Renaissance Denver Hotel in Denver. More -
High Point Market Fall 2008: Aspenhome previews new Imagine collection
Furniture Today Staff, October 24, 2008
HIGH POINT — Aspenhome says it will introduce a full-line furniture collection early next year called Imagine, which it will use in part as a conduit for raising funds for City of Hope. More
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High Point Market Fall 2008: Bedding innovations selling
David Perry, October 23, 2008AT THE MARKET - Retailers looking for new products to spark sales in a tough business climate are finding plenty to choose from here this week. Value-priced lines are a hit in many showrooms, but some high-end offerings, including the new Martha Stewart mattress line, also are enjoying strong receptions. More -
Natuzzi planning first North American furniture plant
Joan Gunin, October 22, 2008SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Italy - Natuzzi's board has approved a three-year business plan to increase sales and profitability that includes opening the company's first production facility in North America. More -
High Point Market Fall 2008: Entertainment sources banking on TV sales
Larry Thomas, October 20, 2008HIGH POINT - Although admittedly uneasy about this week's High Point Market, entertainment furniture sources are counting on brisk television sales to give the category a much-needed lift through the holiday selling season. More
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Aspenhome employees raise moeny for City of Hope
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7W New York offers extras for January market
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Shop For The Cure(R) and Help Fight Breast Cancer - Zibb.com
Source: Comtex
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AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE RETAILER NICK SCALI SEES LOWER PROFIT IN FY09 - Zibb.com
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IKEA donates holiday toy proceeds
Source: Playthings
Date: 26 days 7 hours 16 minutes 11 seconds ago.
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