Latest worldwide news for furniture importers, exporters, manufacturing, distribution and logistics.
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Shermag appoints Richard Darveau CEO and chairman
Michael Knell, November 20, 2009SHERBROOKE, Quebec — Richard Darveau has been named CEO and chairman of the board of full-line furniture manufacturer and importer Shermag. More -
Hooker Furniture launches Web site for Envision brand
Thomas Russell, November 19, 2009MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furniture has launched a Web site for its Envision brand of furniture targeted toward younger consumers. More -
Theodore Alexander strengthens management team
Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2009HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — High end case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander has named several individuals to various positions in the company in an effort to improve operations ranging from purchasing and sourcing to merchandising. More -
Chromcraft Revington sales drop 30.5% in third quarter
Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2009WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Chromcraft Revington, a casual dining, occasional and case goods resource, said third-quarter sales were 30.5% below last year's third quarter, but the company slashed its net loss by more than 90%. More -
La-Z-Boy reports net income of $5.91 million for quarter
Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2009MONROE, Mich. — Despite a sales decline of more than 9%, La-Z-Boy reported net income of $5.91 million for the quarter ended Oct. 24 - the company's third consecutive quarterly profit. More -
Pearson launches upholstery fabric line
Gary Evans, November 17, 2009
HIGH POINT — Upholstered furniture manufacturer Pearson has launched a line of cut yardage fabrics available for use on Pearson pieces or in other applications. More
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Orleans Furniture to close Mississippi case goods plant
Furniture Today Staff, November 17, 2009COLUMBIA, Miss. — Wood furniture source Orleans Furniture says it is closing its case goods manufacturing plant here and plans to focus on imports. More -
Investors acquire bedroom source Embassy International
Thomas Russell, November 16, 2009ROCKWALL, Texas — A group of private equity investors called Elements International Group has acquired promotional bedroom importer Embassy International. More -
La-Z-Boy extends brand into portable spas
Furniture Today Staff, November 16, 2009TORONTO — La-Z-Boy Inc. and Canada-based Hydropool have partnered to launch a new line of luxury portable residential spas under the La-Z-Boy brand. More -
La-Z-Boy makes Web site more inviting for consumers
Furniture Today Staff, November 16, 2009MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy says it has revamped its online presence to provide a "go to" shopping destination for consumers. More
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La-Z-Boy Inc. F2Q10 (Qtr End 10/24/09) Earnings Call Transcript
Source: seekingalpha.com
Date: 11-18-2009 20:05:19 GMTLa-Z-Boy, Inc.: Warming Up or Cooling Off?
Source: www.fool.com
Date: 11-18-2009 11:00:00 GMTLa-Z-Boy moves to 2Q profit as costs drop (AP)
Source: news.yahoo.com
Date: 11-17-2009 22:31:48 GMTLa-Z-Boy Reports Second-Quarter Profit
Source: www.prnewswire.com
Date: 11-17-2009 21:05:00 GMTLa-Z-Boy Reports Second-Quarter Profit - Zibb.com
Source: Comtex
Date: 11-17-2009 16:05:00 GMT
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