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New Ashley Sleep Facebook page lets folks ‘share their passion' for sleep
Furniture Today Staff, February 1, 2012Ashley Sleep has launched a Facebook page that the bedding producer describes as "a place where people can share their passion for making the most of the day through a restful night's sleep."The page at Facebook.com/AshleySleep will let fans stay updated on the company's latest promotions, exclusive offers, contests and more. They are also able to browse through photos and learn about Ashley Sleep products.
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Occasional furniture resources score with new looks
Tom Russell, January 31, 2012
LAS VEGAS - Occasional resources came to the Las Vegas Market this week with a host of new looks, finishes and materials aimed at building business in 2012 and beyond. More
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HomElegance diving into upholstery in Las Vegas
Gary Evans, January 30, 2012
LAS VEGAS - Bedroom and dining room importer HomElegance is introducing a massive collection of upholstery at the Las Vegas Market as the company seeks to become a whole-home resource for its dealer base. More
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New product on tap for Las Vegas Market
Furniture Today Staff, January 27, 2012All prices retail except where noted. Showrooms are in the World Market Center unless otherwise noted. Indepth stories on Las Vegas product intros and business strategies will appear in Furniture/Today's Jan. 30 issue. More
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Ethan Allen sales climb 5.7% in latest quarter
Larry Thomas, January 25, 2012DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen said sales for the second fiscal quarter were 5.7% above the same quarter last year, as the manufacturer and retailer experienced strong order-writing at its 300 retail design centers. More
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Bassett Furniture posts profit despite 4.2% sales decline in 4Q
Larry Thomas, January 24, 2012BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture Inds. said sales fell 4.2% in the fiscal fourth quarter, but the case goods and upholstery major recorded out a profit of $633,000. More
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Bassett Furniture to open new Las Vegas showroom next week
Larry Thomas, January 24, 2012LAS VEGAS — Bassett Furniture Inds. will formally open its new 20,000-square-foot showroom here on Jan. 30, the opening day of the Las Vegas Market. More
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Ashley Furniture HomeStores lists top 10 furniture trends of 2012
Furniture Today Staff, January 23, 2012ARCADIA, Wis. — Sectionals and storage beds lead a list of the top 10 furniture trends of 2012, according to Ashley Furniture HomeStores. More
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Formal dining appeals to affluent
Thomas Russell, January 22, 2012HIGH POINT - At many case goods suppliers, formal dining has lost market share to more casual or everyday footprints. But the category is still doing well at the high end for several reasons, including the fact that more affluent consumers are likely to have homes with formal dining areas. They also are more likely to do more entertaining in those rooms. More
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FBI, Pulaski settle design patent lawsuit
Furniture Today Staff, January 21, 2012THOMASVILLE, N.C. - Furniture Brands International announced it has reached a settlement in a design patent infringement case against Pulaski Furniture, with Pulaski agreeing to stop selling certain products. More
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Banks promoted at A-America
Furniture Today Staff, January 21, 2012TUKWILA, Wash. - Solid wood dining and bedroom supplier A-America has promoted Dean Banks to senior vice president of sales, marketing and merchandising. More
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Crawford shuts plant
Thomas Russell, January 21, 2012JAMESTOWN, N.Y. - Case goods manufacturer Crawford Furniture has shut down its plant here, according to a report in local newspaper The Post-Journal. More
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Ethan Allen furnishes HGTV's Dream House for sixth straight year
Furniture Today Staff, January 18, 2012
PARK CITY, Utah — Ethan Allen has once again furnished the HGTV Dream Home, which this year is a 4,000-square foot modern Western ranch home nestled along the Provo River near this Utah city. More
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Whalen Furniture sues 4 competitors over TV mount patent
Thomas Russell, January 11, 2012SAN DIEGO — Home office and home entertainment specialist Whalen Furniture has filed patent infringement lawsuits against four competitors, alleging they are selling products that use a similar television support and mounting system Whalen received a patent for on Dec. 20. More
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Steve Silver creating employee stock plan
Furniture Today Staff, January 10, 2012FORNEY, Texas - Casual dining and occasional importer Steve Silver plans to create an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that will sell 51% of the company to employees. More
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Broyhill adding wood groups to mixed container program
Thomas Russell, January 10, 2012LENOIR, N.C. - Broyhill Furniture is expanding its container direct mixability program to all of its bedroom and dining room collections as part of a plan to offer retailers greater variety and flexibility with their orders. More
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A-America promotes Dean Banks to senior VP
Furniture Today Staff, January 9, 2012TUKWILA, Wash. — Solid wood dining and bedroom supplier A-America has promoted Dean Banks to senior vice president of sales, marketing and merchandising. More
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AshleySleep donates 1,300 mattresses to help military families
Furniture Today Staff, January 5, 2012ARCADIA, Wis. — AshleySleep, a division of Ashley Furniture here, is showing its appreciation for military families across the nation by donating 1,300 AshleySleep mattresses to Operation Homefront for distribution to families in need of bedding. More
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Youth bed canopy, dining table recalled
Thomas Russell, January 4, 2012WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recall notices for two products sold by Williams-Sonoma divisions, a youth bed canopy at Pottery Barn Kids and a dining table at West Elm. More
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Ashley's Little Angels helps more than 750 children during holidays
Alex Lemonde-Gray, January 4, 2012
ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley's Little Angels, a nonprofit organization founded by Ashley Furniture, provided food and clothing and filled gift requests for more than 750 children and 250 families this holiday season in Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. More
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