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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:11:21 MST</pubDate>
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		<title>Flexsteel residential furniture sales rise 5.4% in quarter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:01:33 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Inds. said it closed its second quarter ending Dec. 31 with an...</description>
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		<title>Leggett &amp; Platt offers four new platform beds</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:50:17 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Leggett &amp; Platt's Consumer Products Group is introducing four new platform bed...</description>
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		<title>Jordan's Furniture helps kids play ball</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:40:59 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BOSTON — Jordan's Furniture is bringing back its Double Play youth baseball program, which...</description>
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		<title>Healthcare lift chair sources targeting retail market</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — The two biggest suppliers of lift chairs for the healthcare market have targeted...</description>
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		<title>Award of $152 million in furniture duties could be decided soon</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:23:20 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — Ashley Furniture has appealed a court ruling in an effort to halt the federal...</description>
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		<title>Liquidator selling assets of dinette source Designs Unlimited</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:15:11 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — The assets of dinette specialist Designs Unlimited are being liquidated...</description>
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		<title>Singapore subsidizes furniture manufacturers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:11:50 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>SINGAPORE — The Singapore Furniture Industries Council, the representative body of the...</description>
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		<title>Kincaid Furniture honors Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter for Habitat work</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:37 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HUDSON, N.C. — In November, case goods supplier Kincaid Furniture presented one of its dry...</description>
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		<title>Las Vegas Market: Early results look good in upholstery</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:30:42 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>AT THE MARKET — Buoyed by a modest uptick in business and an optimistic corps of retail...</description>
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		<title>Las Vegas Market: Wood vendors branch out</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:27:26 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>AT THE MARKET — Case goods vendors showing here this week are branching out into new styles...</description>
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		<title>Stanley 4Q profit of $1.2 million is first in three years</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:55:27 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>STANLEYTOWN, Va. - Stanley Furniture reported its first quarterly profit in three years with...</description>
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		<title>Furniture Outlets USA completes multi-store complex in Minnesota</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:17:40 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ELK RIVER, Minn. — Furniture Outlets USA has completed the conversion of its former...</description>
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		<title>Norwalk Furniture opens showroom at its Ohio factory</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:16:56 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>NORWALK, Ohio — Upholstery maker Norwalk Furniture opened a 6,500-square-foot showroom at its...</description>
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		<title>Educational agenda set for Home Furnishings Industry Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:10:37 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Organizers have set the educational agenda for this year's Home...</description>
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		<title>Longtime industry executive, developer Marvin Danto dies at 95</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:07:27 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BLOOMFIELD Hills, Mich. — Marvin I. Danto, a retired home furnishings executive and founder of...</description>
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		<title>Detroit-area retailer Gardner-White acquires larger DC</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:02:53 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Retailer Gardner-White confirmed it has purchased a facility here that...</description>
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		<title>Mattress Firm names industry veteran Charlie Eitel to board</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:56:19 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HOUSTON — Former Simmons CEO Charlie Eitel has been elected to the board of directors of...</description>
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		<title>Norwalk Furniture names Phil Cline Eastern sales manager</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:37:44 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>NORWALK, Ohio — Phil Cline has been promoted to the newly created position of Eastern regional...</description>
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		<title>ISPA: 2011 U.S. bedding shipments rose 2.1% in units, 10% in dollars</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:33:34 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The bedding industry recorded a year of modest unit gains but much stronger...</description>
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		<title>Jackson Furniture names David Reynolds sales VP, Midwest</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:26:25 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Upholstery producer Jackson Furniture Inds. has named David Reynolds to the...</description>
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		<title>Four Hands plans move to larger High Point, Las Vegas spaces</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:23:43 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Full-line furniture supplier Four Hands will occupy significantly larger showrooms...</description>
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		<title>David Canfield elected president of Specialized Furniture Carriers Assn.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:06:03 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — David Canfield, an executive with transportation services provider Interlog USA,...</description>
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		<title>Jeff Wick joins Mantua Mfg. as Eastern region sales VP</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CLEVELAND — Mantua Mfg. Co. has hired Jeff Wick as vice president of sales/Eastern region, a...</description>
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		<title>Simmons expands Tony Smith's duties, promotes Brad Bailey</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:54:23 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ATLANTA — Simmons has announced new roles and duties for two of its senior...</description>
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		<title>Magniflex to open first freestanding Las Vegas Market showroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Italian bedding producer Magniflex is opening its first freestanding showroom here...</description>
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		<title>ISPA 2012 forecast: Modest but welcome gains</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:56:21 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The International Sleep Products Assn. is predicting modest unit and dollar...</description>
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		<title>Hot 'Lanta's hot products</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:14:15 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>Chalk it up to the fact that I'm a huge fan of Southern rock, but the minute I walked into the...</description>
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		<title>Tennessee retailer patents no-tools RTA upholstery</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:35:54 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS - Ready-to-assemble upholstered sofas had always been a bit of a mystery for Billy Joe...</description>
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		<title>Submit your Best of Market photos, info</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:24:30 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Furniture/Today is soliciting photographs of product introductions for its Best of...</description>
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		<title>Omnia Furniture ends relationship with Kathy Ireland Worldwide</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:19:49 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CHINO, Calif. — Leather upholstery resource Omnia Furniture has ended its relationship with...</description>
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		<title>JCPenney to switch to everyday low pricing strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:17:25 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PLANO, Texas — JCPenney introduced a new pricing strategy Wednesday, marking down all...</description>
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		<title>Tempur-Pedic plans lower-priced line, targeting $1,499 for queen set</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:08:43 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LEXINGTON, Ky. — Memory foam bedding leader Tempur-Pedic is bidding to dramatically expand its...</description>
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		<title>UPDATE: U.S. Patent Office backs Kingsdown diagnostic system patent</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:27:18 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office here has denied a request by Comfort...</description>
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		<title>Canadel promotes two to sales, merchandising posts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LOUISEVILLE, Quebec — Solid wood custom dining manufacturer Canadel has promoted Howard Cohen...</description>
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		<title>Symbol Mattress promotes Dick Loyd, Mark Jannke to VP posts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:02:50 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>RICHMOND, Va. — Symbol Mattress has expanded its management team with two...</description>
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		<title>Vaughan-Bassett to invest $8 million to expand U.S. capacity</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>GALAX, Va. — Master and youth bedroom manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett is embarking on an $8...</description>
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		<title>Grand Home Furnishings to display Michael Jackson's armoire</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:58:27 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ROANOKE, Va. — A piece of furniture auctioned off by the estate of pop singer Michael Jackson...</description>
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		<title>Capel giving away Kindle Fires in Las Vegas promotion</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:56:04 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Capel Rugs is giving away one Kindle Fire tablet computer each day from Monday,...</description>
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		<title>Ethan Allen sales climb 5.7% in latest quarter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:58:01 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen said sales for the second fiscal quarter were 5.7% above the same...</description>
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		<title>First Karel trade show of year set for Feb. 5-7 in Edison, N.J.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>AVENTURA, Fla. — Karel Exposition Management is kicking off its 2012 calendar of regional...</description>
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		<title>Sealy Canada launches Posturepedic Proback mattress line</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:34:50 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>TORONTO — Sealy Canada launched its first-ever &quot;developed in Canada&quot; line of mattresses at the...</description>
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		<title>Tempur-Pedic races to 4Q gains of 25.7% in sales, 21.7% in earnings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:24:14 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LEXINGTON, Ky. — Specialty bedding producer Tempur-Pedic continued its torrid growth in the...</description>
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		<title>HFI Brands, Hotel Maison to end partnership</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:21:26 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>DALLAS — HFI Brands and Hotel Maison said they have agreed to go their separate ways to seek...</description>
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		<title>Gold Bond Mattress says it won't show at Las Vegas Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:14:43 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HARTFORD, Conn. — Gold Bond Mattress says it is leaving the World Market Center in Las Vegas...</description>
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		<title>Conn's to close five underperforming stores</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:10:43 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BEAUMONT, Texas - Retailer Conn's Inc. has announced it will close five stores this month,...</description>
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		<title>Human Touch to unveil improved massage chairs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:12 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LONG BEACH, Calif. - Human Touch, a supplier of massage chairs and upscale recliners, is set to...</description>
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		<title>Accounting firm Smith Leonard honored</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:46:04 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT - For the second straight year, High Point-based CPA firm Smith Leonard PLLC has been...</description>
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		<title>Wahlquist to open office in Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wahlquist Management Corp. is set to open a regional office in...</description>
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		<title>2 Canadian banners to convert to BrandSource</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:14:44 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>TORONTO - Farewell, Countrywide. Adieu, Multi...</description>
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		<title>Sealy's 4Q sales tumble 9.2%</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:54:19 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ARCHDALE, N.C. - Mattress industry major Sealy Inc. said sales fell 9.2% in the fiscal fourth...</description>
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		<title>Luxury home furnishings flash sales website LuxeYard launches</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:19:04 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LOS ANGELES — LuxeYard, a luxury home furnishings and décor flash sale website, announced its...</description>
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		<title>Hudson's Bay Company completes acquisition of Lord &amp; Taylor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:56:44 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>TORONTO — The Hudson's Bay Company has completed the acquisition of its affiliate, U.S....</description>
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		<title>Bassett Furniture posts profit despite 4.2% sales decline in 4Q</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:37:10 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture Inds. said sales fell 4.2% in the fiscal fourth quarter, but...</description>
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		<title>Furniture maker Bruce Cochrane to attend State of Union speech</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:09:08 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>WASHINGTON — Veteran case goods maker Bruce Cochrane will be a guest of first lady Michelle...</description>
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		<title>Six new members join High Point Market Authority board</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:46:52 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority has added six new members to its board of...</description>
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		<title>Dan Payne to head sales in Victor Group residential division</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:24:08 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>FALL RIVER, Mass. — Dan Payne has joined Victor Group as sales manager for the company's...</description>
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		<title>Longtime industry executive Jesse Brinkley dies at 70</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:19:29 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — Jesse A. Brinkley, whose long career in home furnishings included the...</description>
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		<title>Bassett Furniture to open new Las Vegas showroom next week</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:16:47 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Bassett Furniture Inds. will formally open its new 20,000-square-foot showroom...</description>
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		<title>Poker pro Karina Jett to kick off Ante4Autism event in Las Vegas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:13:45 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Professional poker player Karina Jett will make an appearance in Las Vegas next...</description>
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		<title>23rd annual ARTS Awards winners named</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:48:58 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team announced the winners of the 23rd annual...</description>
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		<title>Gorman's promotes Duane Petroskey to GM in Grand Rapids</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:07:55 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gorman's Home Furnishings &amp; Interior Design has promoted Duane Petroskey...</description>
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		<title>Williams-Sonoma names two women to board</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:53:37 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>SAN FRANCISCO — Mary Ann Casati and Lorraine Twohill have been named to the board of directors...</description>
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		<title>Ashley Furniture HomeStores lists top 10 furniture trends of 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:50:12 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ARCADIA, Wis. — Sectionals and storage beds lead a list of the top 10 furniture trends of...</description>
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		<title>New Spring Air mattresses certified as asthma, allergy friendly</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:43:04 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BOSTON — Top 15 bedding producer Spring Air is introducing the first mattress line certified...</description>
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		<title>Linon Home Décor moving to larger Las Vegas Market showroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:31:43 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Importer Linon Home Décor is moving to new larger showroom for the upcoming Las...</description>
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		<title>La-Z-Boy names Randy Huff, Thomas Daley to executive posts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:28:08 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MONROE, Mich. — Furniture source La-Z-Boy has promoted industry veteran Randy Huff and named...</description>
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		<title>Lowe's acquires online retailer ATG</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:22:46 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. said it has acquired ATG Stores, an...</description>
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		<title>Moody's downgrades DirectBuy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:21:33 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - Moody's Investor Service has downgraded DirectBuy Holdings' corporate...</description>
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		<title>Mega USA chooses Safeware protection programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:07:07 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - Mega Group USA and protection products and services company Safeware have...</description>
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		<title>Williams-Sonoma reduces 4Q earnings estimate</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>SAN FRANCISCO - Williams- Sonoma has cut its earnings estimate for the fourth quarter, saying...</description>
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		<title>Whalen suing four competitors over patent</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:55:44 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>SAN DIEGO - Home office and home entertainment specialist Whalen Furniture has filed patent...</description>
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		<title>2012 marks first year of post-recession economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:25:24 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>America is just beginning to recover from the massive trauma of the recent recession. The most...</description>
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		<title>FBI, Pulaski settle design patent lawsuit</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:20:49 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>THOMASVILLE, N.C. - Furniture Brands International announced it has reached a settlement in a...</description>
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		<title>Crawford shuts plant</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:15:16 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>JAMESTOWN, N.Y. - Case goods manufacturer Crawford Furniture has shut down its plant here,...</description>
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		<title>Amazon could expand its furnishings footprint</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:07:13 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT - Amazon.com may be on the verge of a bigger push into home furnishings and home...</description>
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		<title>What business are we really in?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:45:49 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>It's funny how people can pop into your mind. The other day, out of the blue, I found myself...</description>
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		<title>Mattress retailer pays back wages</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:32:54 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BATON ROUGE, La. - Bedding retailer Mattress Direct has agreed to pay more than $40,000 in back...</description>
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		<title>Interest in ‘green' fabrics pales</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:29:09 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT - The troubled economy has reined in the use of eco-friendly fabrics in upholstery...</description>
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		<title>Mattress Firm raises estimates</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:12:49 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HOUSTON - Bedding retailer Mattress Firm last week raised its sales and comparable-store sales...</description>
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		<title>Massood Logistics adds executives, expands services</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:34:05 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>EDEN, N.C. — Massood Logistics, formed last fall following the shutdown of Furniture Transport...</description>
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		<title>Ikea's profits jumped 10.3% in latest fiscal year</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:26:43 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Swedish retailer Ikea said worldwide sales increased 6.9% in the fiscal...</description>
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		<title>Leather Italia reorganizes to focus on traditional and online sales channels</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:03:26 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LELAND, N.C. — Leather upholstery resource Leather Italia has formed two new business...</description>
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		<title>Conn's to close five underperforming stores</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:01:19 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BEAUMONT, Texas — Retailer Conn's Inc. has announced it will close five stores this month,...</description>
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		<title>Home furnishings flash sale site 250Lloyds.com launches today</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:26:20 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PALM BEACH, Fla. — E-commerce operator BLVD Ventures is launching a home furnishings flash...</description>
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		<title>Canada's Countrywide, Multi Meubles stores to convert to BrandSource</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:24:33 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>TORONTO — Farewell, Countrywide. Adieu, Multi...</description>
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		<title>Las Vegas Market to host new Made in U.S.A. pavilion</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:03:57 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — American-made products from nearly 40 companies will be on display at a new Made...</description>
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		<title>Chair resource UltraComfort America in new Las Vegas space</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:59:41 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>OLD FORGE, Pa. — UltraComfort America, a resource for power lift chairs and recliners, is set...</description>
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		<title>Industry veterans Jeff Katz, John Iasiello join Emerald Home Furnishings</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>TACOMA, Wash. — Industry veterans Jeff Katz and John Iasiello have joined furniture and...</description>
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		<title>NHFA, Nationwide members get discount on DispatchTrack delivery software</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:49:22 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — The National Home Furnishings Assn. and Nationwide Marketing Group have announced...</description>
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		<title>Sleep Train plans 20 or more stores in Portland, Ore., area</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:37:30 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PORTLAND, Ore. — Top 100 company Sleep Train is ramping up its expansion into this market,...</description>
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		<title>Hotel Maison to add new lower-priced Chic Boutique line</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:27:13 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MILTON, Mass. — High-end furniture importer Hotel Maison is expanding its line with a new...</description>
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		<title>Sealy posts 9.2% sales decline, $15.2 million loss in fourth quarter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:24:06 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ARCHDALE, N.C. — Mattress industry major Sealy Inc. said sales fell 9.2% in the fiscal fourth...</description>
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		<title>Safavieh to launch lower-priced Jamie Drake rug line in Las Vegas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:19:47 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — Safavieh says it will introduce a new collection of eight Jamie Drake...</description>
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		<title>U.S. agency confirms Kingsdown's mattress diagnostic system patent</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:51:21 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MEBANE, N.C. — Top 10 bedding producer Kingsdown said it has been notified that the U.S Patent...</description>
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		<title>DOC rebuffs duty rate review for Chinese producer Marvin Furniture</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:23:09 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision to deny Chinese...</description>
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		<title>Furniture Today's Economic Forecast for 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>Furniture Today polled industry analysts and economists to develop a forecast for...</description>
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		<title>Ethan Allen furnishes HGTV's Dream House for sixth straight year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:02:02 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PARK CITY, Utah — Ethan Allen has once again furnished the HGTV Dream Home, which this year is...</description>
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		<title>Klingman's name returning to Michigan furniture retail scene</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:49:07 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>KENTWOOD, Mich. — A member of the Israels family is planning to resurrect the Klingman's...</description>
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		<title>New Karastan app draws iPad users to dealer websites</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:45:50 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>DALTON, Ga. — Karastan's new Karastan on the Go iPad app, which allows consumers access to the...</description>
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		<title>Win lifetime WHFA, NHFA membership in Las Vegas Market drawing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:38:07 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — The National Home Furnishings Assn. and its affiliate the Western Home Furnishings...</description>
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		<title>U.S. factory orders climb 11% in October</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:20:29 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT - Furniture factory orders in October were 11% above October 2010, according to the...</description>
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		<title>Havertys sales grow 3.8% in 4th quarter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:19:39 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ATLANTA - Havertys Furniture closed the year with a strong fourth quarter and finished 2011 on a...</description>
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		<title>Marcus family acquires Verlo Mattress</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:16:15 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MILWAUKEE - Marcus Investments, a firm formed by the Marcus family here, announced last week...</description>
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		<title>Leggett &amp; Platt expects $36M charge for closing some plants</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:13:34 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CARTHAGE, Mo. - Components supplier Leggett &amp; Platt said it expects to take a non cash charge of...</description>
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		<title>Hilco, partners win auction to liquidate RoomStore inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:11:06 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>RICHMOND, Va. - Hilco is teaming with Schottenstein Stores affiliate SB Capital, Tiger Capital...</description>
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		<title>Comfort Solutions plans Dr. Breus line</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:08:26 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>WILLOWBROOK, Ill. -Top 10 bedding producer Comfort Solutions said last week that it will be the...</description>
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		<title>Amazon reminds us of N.C. retailers of years ago</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:02:25 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>One of the ongoing discussions among many retailers is how unfair it is that online retailers do...</description>
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		<title>Closings spell opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:19:46 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PLAINVIEW, N.Y. - Sears Holdings Corp.'s recently announced plan to close as many as 120 Sears...</description>
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		<title>TBG to host former Tennessee coach at Tupelo Furniture Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:34:53 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HARRIMAN, Tenn. — Buying group TBG - The Buying Giant is inviting all shoppers at next month's...</description>
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		<title>New sponsors join Ante 4 Autism effort at Las Vegas Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:16:20 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Ante 4 Autism, an event held during the Las Vegas Market that's a fundraiser for...</description>
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		<title>ASFD announces Student Design Challenge winners</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:50:26 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>NEW LONDON, N.C. — Jacob Court, a senior at Kendall College of Art and Design, has won first...</description>
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		<title>Aaron's names Jeannie Cave VP of real estate</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:36:01 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ATLANTA — Aaron's has hired Jeannie Cave as vice president of real estate and...</description>
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		<title>Hillside Furniture's Home Entertainment Expo to benefit cancer charity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:49:37 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Hillside Furniture will host its second Home Entertainment Expo at...</description>
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		<title>Horowitz joins World Imports as sales executive</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:11:50 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Paul Horowitz, longtime executive director of Fash-N-Home Furniture...</description>
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		<title>American West expands facilities, services</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:08:54 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LOS OSNOS, Calif. — Specialized furniture carrier American West has assumed control of all...</description>
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		<title>Robb &amp; Stucky buys land for second Florida store in Naples</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:32:54 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>NAPLES, Fla. — Robb &amp; Stucky International, which opened its first store in nearby Fort Myers,...</description>
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		<title>HOM Furniture to honor sales rep, vendor of year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:27:11 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>COON RAPIDS, Minn. — HOM Furniture will honor Pat Kobler of King Hickory as its 2011 Sales...</description>
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		<title>World Imports donates $13,000 to breast cancer charity</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:07:09 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PHILADELPHIA — World Imports raised and matched contributions totaling $13,000 at the October...</description>
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		<title>KJ Baldacci to head new Wahlquist regional office in Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:59:03 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Wahlquist Management Corp. is set to open a regional office in...</description>
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		<title>Better business has Atlanta market off to brisk start</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:41:48 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ATLANTA — The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market got off to a rousing...</description>
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		<title>UPDATE: Furniture Brands' stock price jumped 38% Thursday</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:38:15 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International stock was up about 38% on Thursday in heavy...</description>
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		<title>Furniture Brands International's stock price up 35% today</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:36:04 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International stock was up more than 35% on Thursday in heavy...</description>
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		<title>International Market Centers names three leasing managers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:28:04 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — International Market Centers has promoted Ryan Mahoney and Jared Worrall to...</description>
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		<title>WithIt announces 2012 board, including new social media VP</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:06:18 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>GREENSBORO, N.C. — WithIt, the women's leadership network serving the home and furnishings...</description>
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		<title>Williams-Sonoma reduces fourth-quarter earnings estimate</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:03:35 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>SAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma has cut its earnings estimate for the fourth quarter, saying...</description>
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		<title>Ikea to add solar panels at five more U.S. locations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:38:55 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Ikea plans to install solar energy panels on five more of its U.S....</description>
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		<title>Lincolnton Furniture to be profiled on NBC news show</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:35:17 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Case goods startup Lincolnton Furniture, whose top executive is part of a...</description>
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		<title>Richmond retailer LaDifference closing satellite store</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>RICHMOND, Va. — Contemporary home furnishings retailer LaDifference is closing a second...</description>
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		<title>Whalen Furniture sues 4 competitors over TV mount patent</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:41:19 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>SAN DIEGO — Home office and home entertainment specialist Whalen Furniture has filed patent...</description>
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		<title>CFMA honors Hanes Inds, Fairmont Designs at annual awards party</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:27:46 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — California Furniture Manufacturers Assn. members celebrated the...</description>
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		<title>Mattress Firm raises fiscal year sales forecast</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:06:40 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HOUSTON — Bedding retailer Mattress Firm has raised its sales and comparable-store sales...</description>
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		<title>Report: Amazon.com may add more home furnishings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:01:29 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — Amazon.com may be on the verge of a bigger push into home furnishings and home...</description>
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		<title>Mattress retailer to pay sales associates $40,000 in back wages</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:58:07 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BATON ROUGE, La. — Bedding retailer Mattress Direct has agreed to pay more than $40,000 in...</description>
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		<title>Metropolitan Furnishings Assn. chooses TD Retail credit card program</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:51:07 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MAHWAH, N.J. — The Metropolitan Furnishings Assn. has selected TD Retail Card Services'...</description>
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		<title>CPSC announces recall of children's chairs, stools</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:45:49 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>WASHINGTON — Elegant Gifts Mart Inc. of Los Angeles, a supplier of youth furniture and other...</description>
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		<title>Protect-A-Bed hires Marc de Grave to run new Canadian operation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:28:12 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>GUELPH, Ontario — Protect-A-Bed has named industry veteran Marc de Grave as its vice president...</description>
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		<title>Feizy Rugs to give away Tracy Porter rug in Facebook contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:24:27 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>DALLAS — Feizy Rugs will give away a Tracy Porter-designed rug as part of a Facebook contest...</description>
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		<title>Mega Group USA promotes protection plan, appliances</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:14:59 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Mega Group USA and protection products and services company Safeware have...</description>
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		<title>Iowa store owner has been missing since Thursday</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:01:17 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CRAWFORDSVILLE, Iowa — Authorities are continuing to search for Sharon Hopf, the owner of a...</description>
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		<title>Caber Sure Fit launches new mattress, pillow protector line</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:29:04 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MARKHAM, Ontario — Caber Sure Fit has ended its 10-year partnership with Protect-A-Bed and...</description>
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		<title>Paul Smith named president of components supplier Hafele America</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>NAGOLD, Germany — Components supplier The Hafele Group has named Paul K. Smith as president of...</description>
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		<title>Chromcraft named Premier vendor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:37:25 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>SENATOBIA, Miss. - Furniture source Chromcraft-Revington said its commercial division has been...</description>
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		<title>Easyhome revenues rise 7.7% but profit declines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:35:42 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Money was Easyhome's most important commodity in the third quarter as its...</description>
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		<title>Consumer confidence rallies in December</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:33:52 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>NEW YORK - The Consumer Confidence Index jumped more than nine points in December, improving to...</description>
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		<title>Chloe Furniture closing four N.C. locations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Chloe Furniture, a new chain started last year by former Hudson's Furniture...</description>
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		<title>Ross Furniture Logistics expands Fla. Facility</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:25:42 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Ross Furniture Logistics, a freight forwarding company based in Boca...</description>
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		<title>IB ceases operations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:21:48 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Top 10 bedding producer International Bedding has ceased operations and...</description>
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		<title>Decorative Den adds three owners</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:10:12 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>EASTON, Mds. - Decorating Den Interiors, a system of independent design and home furnishings...</description>
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		<title>Chandra Rugs expands warehouse capacity in Ga.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:06:24 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. - Chandra Rugs has acquired and restored an 85,000-squarefoot warehousing...</description>
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		<title>No cause found in 2010 Mich. store explosion</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:04:34 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>WAYNE, Mich. - A nearly yearlong investigation could not determine the cause of the explosion...</description>
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		<title>Mattress sales jump 14.4% in dollars in Nov.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:03:13 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The dollar volume of U.S. mattress shipments jumped a hefty 14.4% in November,...</description>
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		<title>Boyles Furniture name to be reborn</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:02:13 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MOORESVILLE, N.C. - The Boyles Furniture name will soon be revived by two family members that...</description>
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		<title>Former Latex International exec pleads guilty to embezzlement</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:33 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - A former Latex International executive has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in...</description>
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		<title>Agency fines China's DaVinci Furniture $211,000 over claims of deception</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:52:05 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>SHANGHAI - A government agency has fined retailer Da-Vinci Furniture here about 1.33 million...</description>
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		<title>Harden plans to sell 9,000 acres of timberland</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:41 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MCCONNELLSVILLE, N.Y. - Case goods manufacturer Harden Furniture is selling off most of its...</description>
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		<title>Aaron's unit HomeSmart buys 8 stores</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:31:20 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ATLANTA - HomeSmart, the Aaron's Inc. unit that offers weekly lease payments for consumers, has...</description>
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		<title>Steve Silver creating employee stock plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:27:23 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>FORNEY, Texas - Casual dining and occasional importer Steve Silver plans to create an Employee...</description>
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		<title>The consumer is back in stores</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:23:05 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>With 2011 behind us and with a brand new year rolled out before us, I hope you're ready to roll...</description>
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		<title>Broyhill adding wood groups to mixed container program</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:16:10 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LENOIR, N.C. - Broyhill Furniture is expanding its container direct mixability program to all of...</description>
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		<title>RoomStore plans to close 24 units</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:48:52 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>RICHMOND, Va. - Officials with Top 100 retailer The RoomStore say they hope the company's...</description>
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		<title>Natura World to restructure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:45:14 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CAMBRIDGE, Ontario - Natural and organic bedding producer Natura World has filed a notice of...</description>
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		<title>Reaching out online</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:38:31 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>STANLEYTOWN, Va. — Youth and infant furniture manufacturer Young America is taking an...</description>
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		<title>Mattress Firm sales soar 40%</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:20:21 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HOUSTON — On the heels of its November initial public stock offering, bedding retailer...</description>
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		<title>New leaders at Standard</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:14:26 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>BAY MINETTE, Ala. — Case goods manufacturer and importer Standard Furniture has promoted Todd...</description>
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		<title>Corsicana Bedding owner Carroll Moran acquires IBC assets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:54:31 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>CORSICANA, Texas — Bedding entrepreneur Carroll Moran has added yet another Top 15 brand to...</description>
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		<title>FXI names Diane Adams to lead consumer products division</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:18:30 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MEDIA, Pa. — FXI, a producer of foam products, has named Diane Adams to lead the company's new...</description>
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		<title>Mattress World closing seven stores in Portland, Ore., area</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:42:12 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PORTLAND, Ore. — Mattress World is closing all seven of its company-owned area stores after it...</description>
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		<title>Lowe's acquires online retailer ATG Stores</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:38:01 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. said it has acquired ATG Stores, an...</description>
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		<title>A-America promotes Dean Banks to senior VP</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:33:14 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>TUKWILA, Wash. — Solid wood dining and bedroom supplier A-America has promoted Dean Banks to...</description>
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		<title>Fire kills six at Famsa furniture warehouse in Mexico</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:23:22 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MONTERREY, Mexico — A fire that broke out at a Famsa furniture warehouse here Wednesday killed...</description>
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		<title>Milwaukee-based Marcus Investments acquires Verlo Mattress Factory Stores</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:13:59 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MILWAUKEE — Marcus Investments, a firm formed by the Marcus family here, announced today that...</description>
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		<title>UPDATE: Four liquidators to sell inventory at RoomStore locations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:44:34 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>RICHMOND, Va. — Hilco is teaming with Schottenstein Stores affiliate SB Capital, Tiger Capital...</description>
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		<title>Furniture Brands settles design infringement case against Pulaski</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Furniture Brands International announced it has reached a settlement in a...</description>
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		<title>Sauder's green practices featured on CNBC</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:55:06 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ARCHBOLD, Ohio — Sauder's long tradition of eco-friendly practices in its plant here are...</description>
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		<title>AHFA manual helps companies create social responsibility programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:34:47 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance has released its Responsible Sourcing...</description>
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		<title>WithIt to host Toronto market event featuring designer Kimberley Seldon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:31:04 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>TORONTO — WithIt Canada will host a reception featuring designer and television personality...</description>
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		<title>World Market Center names Jamie Drake 2012 Design Icon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:59:47 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — New York designer Jamie Drake will be celebrated at this month's Las Vegas Market...</description>
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		<title>WithIt, WMC set educational, mentoring events for Las Vegas Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — WithIt and the World Market Center will provide an educational seminar and a...</description>
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		<title>Thomas Woller to lead Theodore Alexander Upholstery division</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:52:18 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — Luxury furniture maker Theodore Alexander has named Thomas Woller to the new...</description>
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		<title>Rowe adds memory foam mattress option to sofa-sleepers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:47:31 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>MCLEAN, Va. — Rowe Fine Furniture has added a memory foam mattress option to its sofa-sleeper...</description>
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		<title>Comfort Solutions to be new licensee for Dr. Breus Bed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:27:10 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>WILLOWBROOK, Ill. — Top 10 bedding producer Comfort Solutions announced that it will be the...</description>
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		<title>UPDATE: Longtime industry executive Scott Cohen dies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:12:25 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>PHILADELPHIA — Scott Cohen, a longtime sales and marketing executive in the furniture...</description>
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		<title>Vi Konkle becomes president and CEO of The Brick</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:18:07 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>EDMONTON, Alberta — Vi Konkle has taken over as president and CEO of The Brick Group,...</description>
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		<title>Lexington Home Brands promotes Craig Spooner to COO</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:11:56 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — Case goods and upholstery resource Lexington Home Brands has promoted longtime...</description>
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		<title>Hilco Trading wins auction to liquidate RoomStore inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:01:12 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>RICHMOND, Va. — Hilco Trading has won an auction to determine who will liquidate the inventory...</description>
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		<title>Pier 1 holiday sales up 11.3% in December</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:58:08 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>FORT WORTH, Texas — Pier 1 Imports said today that its same-store sales for the five-week...</description>
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		<title>Havertys sales increase 3.8% in fourth quarter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:54:46 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ATLANTA — Havertys Furniture closed the year with a strong fourth quarter and finished 2011 on...</description>
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		<title>Furniture imports climb 7% in November</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:38:01 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HIGH POINT — U.S. imports surged in November due to an increase in furniture shipments,...</description>
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		<title>AshleySleep donates 1,300 mattresses to help military families</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:07:38 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ARCADIA, Wis. — AshleySleep, a division of Ashley Furniture here, is showing its appreciation...</description>
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		<title>Gus Modern supports local food banks through sales promotion</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:49:44 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>TORONTO — Gus Design Group, a home furnishings manufacturer here, is holding its fourth annual...</description>
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		<title>Foam certifying group CertiPUR-US launches website</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:45:50 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>HICKORY, N.C. — The Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam has launched a new website for the...</description>
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		<title>AICO to show top of bed, accent furniture at Atlanta market</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:43:21 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ATLANTA — AICO announced that it is showing a line of top of bed products and accent furniture...</description>
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		<title>Tenant sues World Market Center in effort to get out of lease</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:24:14 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>LAS VEGAS — Bel Air Home Furnishings is trying to sue its way out of a lease with the World...</description>
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		<title>Youth bed canopy, dining table recalled</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recall notices for two...</description>
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		<title>Import-export pioneer Stanley Moussa dies at 85</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:01:33 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>DALLAS — Industry veteran Stanley Moussa died Dec. 26 after suffering a stroke on Christmas...</description>
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		<title>New Jordan's Furniture store features music-water-light show</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:51:26 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>WARWICK, R.I. — Jordan's Furniture new 115,000-square-foot store here drew more than 35,000...</description>
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		<title>Ashley's Little Angels helps more than 750 children during holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:35:27 GMT</pubDate>
		<description>ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley's Little Angels, a nonprofit organization founded by Ashley Furniture,...</description>
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		<title>Onetime flagship Robb &amp; Stucky store to reopen this week</title>
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		<description>FORT MYERS, Fla. — The new owners of the Robb &amp; Stucky brand name will reopen the chain's...</description>
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		<title>Jamison Bedding to phase out factory in Albany, Ga.</title>
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		<description>BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Jamison Bedding said it will phase out its Albany, Ga., factory by March 1,...</description>
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		<description>STANLEYTOWN, Va. — Youth and infant furniture manufacturer Young America is taking an...</description>
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