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http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551689-Jana_Burvikovs_joins_Highland_House_as_senior_fashion_director.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:28:12 GMT HICKORY, N.C. — Fabric specialist and interior designer Jana Burvikovs has joined full-line... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551688-After_Last_Sale_Bograd_s_Fine_Furniture_still_in_business.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551688-After_Last_Sale_Bograd_s_Fine_Furniture_still_in_business.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:52:54 GMT RIVERDALE, N.J. — Joe Bograd thought his Bograd's Fine Furniture would be closed by now, but... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551673-Ashley_to_open_50_sleep_shops_this_year_first_of_several_thousand_.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551673-Ashley_to_open_50_sleep_shops_this_year_first_of_several_thousand_.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 24 May 2012 18:29:42 GMT ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture Inds. is getting into the sleep shop business in a big... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551655-Furniture_China_expands_adds_exhibitors_for_September_show.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551655-Furniture_China_expands_adds_exhibitors_for_September_show.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:12:59 GMT SHANGHAI — One of Asia's largest furniture trade shows is adding 400 exhibitors this... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551653-Former_Sligh_Furniture_president_Bob_Sligh_dies_at_84.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551653-Former_Sligh_Furniture_president_Bob_Sligh_dies_at_84.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:03:18 GMT VERO BEACH, Fla. — Robert Lewis "Bob" Sligh, former president and CEO of manufacturer Sligh... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551652-UPDATE_Regency_Furniture_acquires_four_store_Marlo_Furniture.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551652-UPDATE_Regency_Furniture_acquires_four_store_Marlo_Furniture.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:56:46 GMT FORESTVILLE, Md. — Retailer Regency Furniture has acquired four-store Marlo Furniture based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551649-Dufresne_Group_selects_Storis_Vision9_retail_platform.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551649-Dufresne_Group_selects_Storis_Vision9_retail_platform.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:39:10 GMT MOUNT ARLINGTON, N.J. — Retail technology vendor Storis said Canadian home furnishings... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551647-Dennis_Hoy_joins_FMG_as_merchandising_director.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551647-Dennis_Hoy_joins_FMG_as_merchandising_director.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:33:59 GMT HIGH POINT — Furniture Marketing Group has hired Dennis Hoy as director of merchandising, a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551641-Regency_Furniture_acquires_four_store_Marlo_Furniture.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551641-Regency_Furniture_acquires_four_store_Marlo_Furniture.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 21:03:54 GMT FORESTVILLE, Md. — Retailer Regency Furniture has acquired four-store Marlo Furniture based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551627-Wall_Street_Journal_features_Young_America_plant_in_North_Carolina.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551627-Wall_Street_Journal_features_Young_America_plant_in_North_Carolina.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:39:16 GMT ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. — Case goods resource Stanley Furniture has received national exposure in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551626-DOC_to_investigate_innerspring_imports_from_Malaysia.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551626-DOC_to_investigate_innerspring_imports_from_Malaysia.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:29:18 GMT WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce is launching an inquiry to determine whether... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551625-Merinos_Home_Furnishings_opening_display_room_Boyles_addition.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551625-Merinos_Home_Furnishings_opening_display_room_Boyles_addition.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:02:57 GMT MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Merinos Home Furnishings, a retailer that opened here last year in a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551624-U_S_population_shifts_will_affect_logistics_decisions.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551624-U_S_population_shifts_will_affect_logistics_decisions.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:56:22 GMT ATLANTA — Significant population shifts to the southeastern and southwestern U.S. will impact... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551622-Ashley_wins_1_9M_damages.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551622-Ashley_wins_1_9M_damages.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:56:18 GMT MILWAUKEE - An arbitration panel of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has ordered J.P.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551621-Sears_Holding_to_sharply_cut_stake_in_Sears_Canada.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551621-Sears_Holding_to_sharply_cut_stake_in_Sears_Canada.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:52:25 GMT TORONTO - Sears Holding said last week it will reduce its stake in its Canadian operations from... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551620-Commercial_seating_sales_boosts_CR_in_1Q.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551620-Commercial_seating_sales_boosts_CR_in_1Q.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:43:12 GMT WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Chromcraft Revington's first quarter sales were up 11.3% from the same... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551619-Dentale_leads_Caber_U_S_sales.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551619-Dentale_leads_Caber_U_S_sales.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:40:13 GMT MARKHAM, Ontario - Caber Sure Fit, a furniture and bedding protection products supplier based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551618-MicroD_creates_iPad_app_for_sales_reps.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551618-MicroD_creates_iPad_app_for_sales_reps.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:37:44 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Technology provider MicroD Inc. has launched an iPad app designed to provide... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551617-Phil_Lax_former_N_J_interior_designer.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551617-Phil_Lax_former_N_J_interior_designer.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:35:19 GMT BOCA RATON, Fla. - Phil Lax, a former interior designer who worked in a New Jersey furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551616-Joel_Kessel_longtime_president_of_WEHSCO.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551616-Joel_Kessel_longtime_president_of_WEHSCO.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:32:53 GMT CANTON, Mass. - Joel Zane Kessel, former longtime president and CEO of metal bedding products... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551615-DIA_founder_Robert_Cameron_Winzeler_Jr_.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551615-DIA_founder_Robert_Cameron_Winzeler_Jr_.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:30:15 GMT MONTPELIER, Ohio - Robert Cameron Winzeler Jr., chairman of Winzeler Stamping Co. and founder of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551614-Clarence_Ridley_former_Havertys_chairman.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551614-Clarence_Ridley_former_Havertys_chairman.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:26:50 GMT ATLANTA - Clarence "Clancy" Ridley, former chairman of retailer Havertys, died here May 10 after... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551613-Updated_online_test_rates_consumers_sleeping_habits.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551613-Updated_online_test_rates_consumers_sleeping_habits.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:24:34 GMT RICHMOND, Va. - Aiming to help consumers sleep easier, 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increasing costs of importing furniture from China has caused many suppliers to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551609-If_delivery_goes_bad_you_ll_know_quickly.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551609-If_delivery_goes_bad_you_ll_know_quickly.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:37:30 GMT ATLANTA - The widespread use of social media makes a positive home delivery experience with... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551608-Lindler_Population_shifts_affect_logistics_decisions.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551608-Lindler_Population_shifts_affect_logistics_decisions.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:33:51 GMT ATLANTA - Significant population shifts to the southeastern and southwestern U.S. will impact... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551607-Sandow_acquires_rights_to_Fred_Segal_brand.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551607-Sandow_acquires_rights_to_Fred_Segal_brand.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:30:10 GMT NEW YORK - Sandow Media, parent company of Furniture/Today, has acquired the worldwide rights to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551606-FMG_installs_new_officers_gives_awards.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551606-FMG_installs_new_officers_gives_awards.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:28:13 GMT HIGH POINT - Furniture Marketing Group announced new officers and its board of directors for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551605-Ford_elected_president_of_Hall_of_Fame_Foundation.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551605-Ford_elected_president_of_Hall_of_Fame_Foundation.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:25:47 GMT HIGH POINT - The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation has elected new officers and board... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551604-New_home_construction_needs_to_rebound_soon.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551604-New_home_construction_needs_to_rebound_soon.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:22:52 GMT Housing sales continue to be weak. Yes, they are better, but it's like saying a 102-degree... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551603-Home_prices_decline_slightly_in_2012.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551603-Home_prices_decline_slightly_in_2012.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:21:07 GMT Home buyers in the United States got a break in the first quarter of 2012 as prices of existing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551602-New_No_1_Serta_dethrones_Sealy_ushering_in_era_of_opportunity.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551602-New_No_1_Serta_dethrones_Sealy_ushering_in_era_of_opportunity.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:18:15 GMT Now things get really... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551601-Mattress_Metrics_Warranty_worries.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551601-Mattress_Metrics_Warranty_worries.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:14:42 GMT In our last feature, we covered the Big Five - the top five bedding features and benefits that... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551600-E_S_Kluft_gets_trademark_for_fabric_design.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551600-E_S_Kluft_gets_trademark_for_fabric_design.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:13:01 GMT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. - High-end bedding producer E. S. Kluft & Co. said it has received a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551599-Former_retailer_thanks_industry_for_support_of_fund.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551599-Former_retailer_thanks_industry_for_support_of_fund.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:10:30 GMT Twenty years ago my wife, Bernice, and I made a major appeal to the furniture industry on behalf... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551598-Spring_Air_names_Brown_director_of_operations.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551598-Spring_Air_names_Brown_director_of_operations.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:06:35 GMT BOSTON - Spring Air International has appointed industry veteran Mike Brown to the newly created... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551597-Guangzhou_show_attendance_increases_16_.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551597-Guangzhou_show_attendance_increases_16_.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:01:37 GMT GUANGZHOU, China - The 29th edition of the China International Furniture Fair here in March drew... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551596-Montana_State_honors_Jake_Jabs_with_doctorate.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551596-Montana_State_honors_Jake_Jabs_with_doctorate.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:57:30 GMT BOZEMAN, Mont. - Jake Jabs, president and CEO of Englewood, Colo.-based furniture retailer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551595-Legacy_Classic_names_Dolins_top_sales_rep.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551595-Legacy_Classic_names_Dolins_top_sales_rep.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:55:03 GMT HIGH POINT - Art Dolins has been named the 2011 Sales Representative of the Year for case goods... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551594-People_Today.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551594-People_Today.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:41:00 GMT Executives... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551593-Malaysia_s_EFE_show_targets_export_market.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551593-Malaysia_s_EFE_show_targets_export_market.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:22 GMT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - This year's Export Furniture Exhibition here showcased a host of new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551592-Living_room_seating_leads.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551592-Living_room_seating_leads.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:47:58 GMT Furniture product is king online as consumers view product pages 90% of the time when surfing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551591-Changes_in_Latitude.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551591-Changes_in_Latitude.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:39:43 GMT Our world, the "Big Blue Marble," may seem small in the context of outer space, but from our own... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551590-ORRA_sponsors_educational_events_for_Atlanta_Market.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551590-ORRA_sponsors_educational_events_for_Atlanta_Market.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:33:54 GMT ATLANTA - The Oriental Rug Retailers of America will sponsor a series of educational events at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551589-Nourison_adds_Kennedy_as_VP.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551589-Nourison_adds_Kennedy_as_VP.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:57 GMT SADDLE BROOK, N.J. - Nourison has named Kevin Kennedy vice president of its Home Textiles... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551588-Feizy_launches_design_contest.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551588-Feizy_launches_design_contest.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:26:42 GMT DALLAS - Feizy Rugs has launched its first DIY-Design It Yourself contest via Facebook and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551587-Couristan_sends_2_retailers_on_beach_vacation.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551587-Couristan_sends_2_retailers_on_beach_vacation.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:23:18 GMT FORT LEE, N.J. - Rug and carpet source Couristan will send two retailers on vacation to their... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551586-Rug_companies_diversify_mix_with_non_rug_products.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551586-Rug_companies_diversify_mix_with_non_rug_products.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:18:00 GMT I know what a pillow is and I know all about throws, lamps and knickknacks. But what in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551585-Mattox_joins_ColorTyme_as_vice_president_COO.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551585-Mattox_joins_ColorTyme_as_vice_president_COO.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:15:40 GMT PLANO, Texas - Rent-to-own franchisor ColorTyme has hired industry veteran Fred Mattox as vice... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551584-ASFD_Pinnacle_Awards_still_accepting_entries.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551584-ASFD_Pinnacle_Awards_still_accepting_entries.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:13:26 GMT NEW LONDON, N.C. - Nominations for the Pinnacle Awards are still due June 1, but late entries... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551583-Geiger_joins_Hickory_Springs_in_foam_R_D_role.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551583-Geiger_joins_Hickory_Springs_in_foam_R_D_role.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:10:46 GMT HICKORY, N.C. - Hickory Springs Mfg. has hired Eric Geiger as corporate director of foam... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551582-Orient_Express_taps_Bullin_as_regional_sales_manager.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551582-Orient_Express_taps_Bullin_as_regional_sales_manager.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:07:42 GMT RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. - Case goods and accents specialist Orient Express has named... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551581-Connecticut_forgoes_mattress_legislation.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551581-Connecticut_forgoes_mattress_legislation.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 07:12:04 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned for the year without passing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551580-Business_slump_puts_retailer_Treasures_in_Ch_11.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551580-Business_slump_puts_retailer_Treasures_in_Ch_11.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 07:05:45 GMT SAN DIEGO - Hurt by the housing crisis and then a renewed slowdown in business late last year,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551579-Learning_from_our_recent_past.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551579-Learning_from_our_recent_past.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 07:01:17 GMT I read an interesting story last week that detailed the backlash aimed at JPMorgan Chase after... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551578-Frenzel_joins_Broyhill_in_new_VP_post.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551578-Frenzel_joins_Broyhill_in_new_VP_post.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 06:58:49 GMT ST LOUIS - Furniture Brands International has named Bruce Frenzel vice president of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551577-Serta_s_Counting_Sheep_commit_larceny_in_new_ad.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551577-Serta_s_Counting_Sheep_commit_larceny_in_new_ad.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 06:54:15 GMT HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The Serta Counting Sheep are back in Serta's new "Mattress Heist"... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551576-_Mega_vessels_add_to_capacity.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551576-_Mega_vessels_add_to_capacity.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 06:40:18 GMT ATLANTA - Next year's scheduled launch of several extra-large cargo vessels should lessen the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551575-Ashley_to_open_stores_globally.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551575-Ashley_to_open_stores_globally.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 06:24:56 GMT HIGH POINT - Vertically integrated home furnishings powerhouse Ashley Furniture heads our list... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551574-Serta_dethrones_Sealy.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551574-Serta_dethrones_Sealy.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 06:14:42 GMT HIGH POINT - Serta is the new king of U.S. mattress sales, knocking Sealy from the lofty perch... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551573-Boyd_likes_platform_frames.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551573-Boyd_likes_platform_frames.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 06:09:16 GMT ST. LOUIS - Bedding pioneer Denny Boyd believes that decorative and functional bed bases are the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551572-Art_Van_set_to_enter_Ohio.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551572-Art_Van_set_to_enter_Ohio.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 23 May 2012 06:06:01 GMT WARREN, Mich. - Art Van Furniture has purchased a former theater in Toledo, Ohio, for its first... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551564-Ernest_Warsaw_founder_of_Sheffield_Corp_dies_at_91.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551564-Ernest_Warsaw_founder_of_Sheffield_Corp_dies_at_91.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:49:55 GMT LOS ANGELES — Ernest Warsaw, who founded and ran former furniture manufacturer Sheffield Corp.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551560-Pottery_Barn_West_Elm_help_Williams_Sonoma_to_6_1_sales_gain.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551560-Pottery_Barn_West_Elm_help_Williams_Sonoma_to_6_1_sales_gain.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:39:25 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Driven by its Pottery Barn and West Elm brands, retailer Williams-Sonoma said... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551559-Toronto_lawyer_joins_Sears_Canada_board_as_Sears_Holding_SVP_resigns.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551559-Toronto_lawyer_joins_Sears_Canada_board_as_Sears_Holding_SVP_resigns.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:33:20 GMT TORONTO — Sears Canada has named Don Ross, a partner in one of Toronto's most prominent... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551556-Six_college_students_win_Celia_Moh_Scholarships_for_2012_13.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551556-Six_college_students_win_Celia_Moh_Scholarships_for_2012_13.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:22:53 GMT HIGH POINT — Six college students in courses related to home furnishings have been selected to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551553-Weekends_Only_hires_Rebecca_Howard_as_financial_analyst.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551553-Weekends_Only_hires_Rebecca_Howard_as_financial_analyst.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:52:15 GMT ST. LOUIS — Weekends Only Furniture Outlet has hired Rebecca Howard as its financial analyst,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551550-Top_100_Furniture_Stores_grew_sales_6_4_in_2011.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551550-Top_100_Furniture_Stores_grew_sales_6_4_in_2011.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:41:53 GMT HIGH POINT — It took a while to get here, but 2011 was the year big retail survivors of the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551522-Serta_dethrones_Sealy_as_U_S_bedding_sales_leader.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551522-Serta_dethrones_Sealy_as_U_S_bedding_sales_leader.php?rssid=20044 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:28:23 GMT HIGH POINT — Serta is the new king of U.S. mattress sales, knocking Sealy from the lofty perch... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551521-Design_guru_Barbara_D_Arcy_White_dies_at_84.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551521-Design_guru_Barbara_D_Arcy_White_dies_at_84.php?rssid=20044 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:19:56 GMT SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Barbara D'Arcy White, who designed thousands of vignettes and turned home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551520-Dan_Masters_joins_Furniture_Brands_as_VP_business_development.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551520-Dan_Masters_joins_Furniture_Brands_as_VP_business_development.php?rssid=20044 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:14:02 GMT ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International has hired longtime industry executive Dan Masters... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551519-_Mega_vessels_likely_to_boost_capacity_stabilize_freight_rates.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551519-_Mega_vessels_likely_to_boost_capacity_stabilize_freight_rates.php?rssid=20044 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:05:51 GMT ATLANTA — Next year's scheduled launch of several extra-large cargo vessels should lessen the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551516-Leggett_Platt_COO_testifies_in_Congress_to_support_trade_law_enforcement.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551516-Leggett_Platt_COO_testifies_in_Congress_to_support_trade_law_enforcement.php?rssid=20044 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:40:52 GMT WASHINGTON — A top executive at Leggett & Platt testified before a Congressional committee... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551464-Ashley_Furniture_opens_first_China_store_in_Shanghai.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551464-Ashley_Furniture_opens_first_China_store_in_Shanghai.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:52:07 GMT SHANGHAI — Ashley Furniture celebrated the grand opening of its first store in China here... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551463-Sears_Canada_reverses_Q1_loss_thanks_to_store_lease_termination.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551463-Sears_Canada_reverses_Q1_loss_thanks_to_store_lease_termination.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:18:55 GMT TORONTO — Gains from the sale of three unwanted leases reversed last year's first quarter loss... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551461-UPDATE_Treasures_Furniture_to_close_San_Diego_store.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551461-UPDATE_Treasures_Furniture_to_close_San_Diego_store.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:32:00 GMT SAN DIEGO — Treasures Furniture's CEO said in a court filing that the retailer will exit and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551460-Interior_Lifestyle_China_show_set_for_Oct_10_13.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551460-Interior_Lifestyle_China_show_set_for_Oct_10_13.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT SHANGHAI — Organizers of Interior Lifestyle China projects an increase in exhibitors and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551458-Two_students_pieces_named_Idea_Tree_s_best_in_show.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551458-Two_students_pieces_named_Idea_Tree_s_best_in_show.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:39:54 GMT CHICAGO - Pieces from Illinois Institute of Technology students Kuanhoa Chen and Annie Hutches... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551457-EFEC_catches_on_at_Leggett_Platt.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551457-EFEC_catches_on_at_Leggett_Platt.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:35:20 GMT HIGH POINT - The reception of sustainability efforts at the various branches of Leggett & Platt... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551456-Students_win_design_contest_for_pieces_using_Perennial_Wood.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551456-Students_win_design_contest_for_pieces_using_Perennial_Wood.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:27:30 GMT KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Two Appalachian State University students received top honors for their... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551445-Bruce_Frenzel_joins_Broyhill_as_VP_merchandising_strategic_accounts.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551445-Bruce_Frenzel_joins_Broyhill_as_VP_merchandising_strategic_accounts.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:06:35 GMT ST LOUIS — Furniture Brands International has named Bruce Frenzel as vice president of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551442-Sears_Holding_to_cut_its_stake_in_Sears_Canada_to_51_.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551442-Sears_Holding_to_cut_its_stake_in_Sears_Canada_to_51_.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:38:55 GMT TORONTO — U.S.-based Sears Holdings Corp., which holds about 95% of Sears Canada common stock,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551441-Mississippi_extends_tax_credit_for_furniture_jobs.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551441-Mississippi_extends_tax_credit_for_furniture_jobs.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:28:48 GMT JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed an extension of a tax credit for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551434-Art_Van_Furniture_honored_for_saving_energy_with_lighting.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551434-Art_Van_Furniture_honored_for_saving_energy_with_lighting.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:28:33 GMT WARREN, Mich. — DTE Energy and Engineering Society of Detroit recently honored Art Van... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551433-Havertys_promotes_Johnson_Southern_to_assistant_vice_president.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551433-Havertys_promotes_Johnson_Southern_to_assistant_vice_president.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:12:31 GMT ATLANTA — Havertys said it has promoted Greg N. Johnson to assistant vice president,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551396-Cory_honored_for_using_Descartes_software_to_improve_operations.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551396-Cory_honored_for_using_Descartes_software_to_improve_operations.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT SECAUCUS, N.J. — Logistics technology source Descartes System Group has presented Cory Home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551375-Art_Van_Furniture_to_open_store_in_Toledo_Ohio_next_year.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551375-Art_Van_Furniture_to_open_store_in_Toledo_Ohio_next_year.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:12:27 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture has purchased a former theater in Toledo, Ohio, for its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551374-Art_Van_Furniture_breaks_ground_on_new_Scott_Shuptrine_showroom.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551374-Art_Van_Furniture_breaks_ground_on_new_Scott_Shuptrine_showroom.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:46:53 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture is building a 10,000-square-foot addition to its Royal Oak,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551373-Chromcraft_Revington_sales_up_11_on_strength_of_commercial_seating_shipments.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551373-Chromcraft_Revington_sales_up_11_on_strength_of_commercial_seating_shipments.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:36:21 GMT WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Chromcraft Revington's first-quarter sales were up 11.3% from the same... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551370-Pride_files_patent_infringement_lawsuit_against_Woodard.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551370-Pride_files_patent_infringement_lawsuit_against_Woodard.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:04:02 GMT HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Pride Family Brands, a designer and manufacturer of casual furniture, has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551369-Serta_s_Counting_Sheep_return_with_a_taste_for_larceny.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551369-Serta_s_Counting_Sheep_return_with_a_taste_for_larceny.php?rssid=20044 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:50:32 GMT HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The Serta Counting Sheep are back in Serta's new "Mattress Heist"... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551343-U_S_mattress_sales_rose_0_2_in_units_7_7_in_dollars_last_year.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551343-U_S_mattress_sales_rose_0_2_in_units_7_7_in_dollars_last_year.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:11:41 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. bedding industry recorded just a 0.2% unit sales gain last year but... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551342-Furniture_Today_s_Top_Furniture_Sources_for_U_S_Market.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551342-Furniture_Today_s_Top_Furniture_Sources_for_U_S_Market.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:50:26 GMT Estimated furniture shipments for the 20 largest furniture sources to the U.S. market totaled... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551341-Pinnacle_Awards_nominations_will_be_accepted_through_June_15.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551341-Pinnacle_Awards_nominations_will_be_accepted_through_June_15.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:43:22 GMT NEW LONDON, N.C. — Nominations for the Pinnacle Awards are still due June 1, but late entries... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551338-Expenses_send_Leon_s_Furniture_profit_down_16_4_.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551338-Expenses_send_Leon_s_Furniture_profit_down_16_4_.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:16:01 GMT TORONTO — Despite a healthy 4.7% uptick in sales, Leon's Furniture reported a 16.4% drop in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551306-Online_content_provider_WebCollage_expands_into_furniture.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551306-Online_content_provider_WebCollage_expands_into_furniture.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:40:00 GMT NEW YORK — Retail technology vendor WebCollage, which has worked with consumer electronics and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551305-Linen_source_Libeco_Lagae_in_new_space_for_Showtime.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551305-Linen_source_Libeco_Lagae_in_new_space_for_Showtime.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:38:00 GMT HIGH POINT — Libeco Lagae, which says it is Belgium's largest and oldest linen producer, has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551300-Feizy_Rugs_launches_Design_It_Yourself_contest_on_social_media.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551300-Feizy_Rugs_launches_Design_It_Yourself_contest_on_social_media.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:35:00 GMT DALLAS — Feizy Rugs has launched its first DIY-Design It Yourself contest via Facebook,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551303-Anti_Defamation_League_gala_set_for_June_21.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551303-Anti_Defamation_League_gala_set_for_June_21.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:34:00 GMT NEW YORK — The Anti-Defamation League will honor retail leaders Jake Jabs of American... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551304-Mark_Dentale_to_head_U_S_sales_for_Caber_Sure_Fit.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551304-Mark_Dentale_to_head_U_S_sales_for_Caber_Sure_Fit.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:27:00 GMT MARKHAM, Ontario — Caber Sure Fit, a furniture and bedding protection products supplier based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551337-Furniture_mattresses_help_Conn_s_to_6_2_sales_gain.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551337-Furniture_mattresses_help_Conn_s_to_6_2_sales_gain.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:22:31 GMT BEAUMONT, Texas - Improved furniture and mattress sales helped retailer Conn's Inc. achieve a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551336-U_S_factory_orders_up_11_in_Feb_.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551336-U_S_factory_orders_up_11_in_Feb_.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:11:20 GMT HIGH POINT - U.S. residential furniture factory orders were up 11% in February, the sixth... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551335-Tempur_Pedic_stock_drops_as_company_confirms_discounts.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551335-Tempur_Pedic_stock_drops_as_company_confirms_discounts.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:09:17 GMT LEXINGTON, Ky. - Memory foam mattress leader Tempur-Pedic confirmed last week that it is... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551334-High_Point_s_Atrium_showroom_up_for_sale.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551334-High_Point_s_Atrium_showroom_up_for_sale.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:02:50 GMT HIGH POINT - The owner of the Atrium furniture showroom here says he's looking to sell the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551333-Upholstery_trends_Color_tufting_nail_heads_galore.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551333-Upholstery_trends_Color_tufting_nail_heads_galore.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:55:34 GMT Now that the whirl of High Point Market's over, what did we see? Here are some major trends in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551332-Casey_succeeds_Hiller_as_SFC_president.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551332-Casey_succeeds_Hiller_as_SFC_president.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:51:55 GMT CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Sustainable Furnishings Council has named Margaret Casey, who helped... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551331-Rizzy_hires_Ragy_national_account_manager.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551331-Rizzy_hires_Ragy_national_account_manager.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:49:45 GMT CALHOUN, Ga. - Rizzy Home, a rug, textiles and furniture source, has hired Louis Ragy as its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551330-Surya_expands_social_media_presence_on_Pinterest.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551330-Surya_expands_social_media_presence_on_Pinterest.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:47:04 GMT CALHOUN, Ga. - Surya, a manufacturer of area rugs and home accessories, launched "inspirational"... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551329-Kalaty_adds_solar_power_to_HQ_facility.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551329-Kalaty_adds_solar_power_to_HQ_facility.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:45:05 GMT HICKSVILLE, N.Y. - Kalaty Rug Corp. has added an eco-friendly solar electrical system to its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551328-Safavieh_to_give_away_Thom_Filicia_rug_to_support_Boys_Girls_Club_fundraiser.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551328-Safavieh_to_give_away_Thom_Filicia_rug_to_support_Boys_Girls_Club_fundraiser.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:40:38 GMT PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. - Safavieh is helping build awareness of the 2012 Kips Bay Boys & Girls... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551327-Specialty_sleep_major_force_on_furniture_store_floors.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551327-Specialty_sleep_major_force_on_furniture_store_floors.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:32:31 GMT Specialty sleep plays a major role on furniture stores' sales floors, according to a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551326-Natural_bedding_products_offer_change_of_pace_on_retail_floors.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551326-Natural_bedding_products_offer_change_of_pace_on_retail_floors.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:28:52 GMT This week we go... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551325-Our_top_10_innovative_materials_of_the_year.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551325-Our_top_10_innovative_materials_of_the_year.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:15:10 GMT NEW YORK - Sustainable growth and economic development depend on innovation and creativity.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551324-Customatic_Mantua_Matt_Firm_support_foundation.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551324-Customatic_Mantua_Matt_Firm_support_foundation.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:39:33 GMT PHOENIX - Customatic Adjustable Bedz and Mantua Mfg. are partnering with Mattress Firm to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551323-Customatic_beds_aimed_at_younger_consumers.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551323-Customatic_beds_aimed_at_younger_consumers.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:35:39 GMT NATICK, Mass. - Customatic Adjustable Bedz is aiming to change the adjustable bed category by... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551322-Consoles_thrive_walls_survive_in_entertainment.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551322-Consoles_thrive_walls_survive_in_entertainment.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:24:08 GMT HIGH POINT - If Rip Van Winkle woke up after two decades slumber in 2012, he'd be surprised to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551321-Raw_materials_help_Indonesia.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551321-Raw_materials_help_Indonesia.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:10:43 GMT HIGH POINT - In terms of furniture shipments, comparing Indonesia to a large source country like... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551320-Nelson_joins_Mattress_Factory.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551320-Nelson_joins_Mattress_Factory.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:38:54 GMT AUSTIN, Texas - Retail mattress veteran Mark Nelson has joined Factory Mattress here as chief... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551319-2_Senior_VPs_Resigning_From_Furniture_Brands.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551319-2_Senior_VPs_Resigning_From_Furniture_Brands.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:35:42 GMT ST. LOUIS - Furniture Brands International said last week that its chief financial officer and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551318-Lazar_names_Venti_director_of_merchandising.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551318-Lazar_names_Venti_director_of_merchandising.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:28:59 GMT LOS ANGELES - Upholstery resource Lazar Inds. has named Debra Venti director of merchandising, a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551317-Sealy_producing_Hotel_Maison_mattress_line.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551317-Sealy_producing_Hotel_Maison_mattress_line.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:25:37 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. - Bedding major Sealy says it is partnering with home furnishings brand Hotel... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551316-2_High_Point_buildings_suing_former_tenants.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551316-2_High_Point_buildings_suing_former_tenants.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:20:46 GMT HIGH POINT - Two furniture showroom properties here are suing former tenants for failure to pay... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551315-U_S_factories_looking_better.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551315-U_S_factories_looking_better.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:04:55 GMT While Yogi Berra and Lenny Kravitz may seem as different as night and day, they happen to be... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551314-Choppa_returns_to_Lexington.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551314-Choppa_returns_to_Lexington.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:01:39 GMT THOMASVILLE, N.C. - Industry veteran Bob Choppa has returned to Lexington Home Brands as senior... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551313-Sleep_Experts_set_to_open_10_stores_in_Austin_market.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551313-Sleep_Experts_set_to_open_10_stores_in_Austin_market.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:58:23 GMT AUSTIN, Texas - Fast-growing Sleep Experts is expanding to the Austin market, with four stores... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551312-Brazil_show_reports_record_attendance.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551312-Brazil_show_reports_record_attendance.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:42:41 GMT BENTO GONCALVES, Brazil - Movelsul Brasil closed out the largest furniture trade show in Latin... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551311-L_P_promotes_Hybrid_in_rap.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551311-L_P_promotes_Hybrid_in_rap.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:35:39 GMT CARTHAGE, Mo. - Leggett & Platt is entering a new category - rap music - to tout one of its core... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551310-Famsa_closing_24_stores.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551310-Famsa_closing_24_stores.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:32:43 GMT MONTERREY, Mexico - Grupo Famsa, a Mexican retailer of furniture, appliances and electronics,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551309-American_Furniture_sales_fall_15_7_.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551309-American_Furniture_sales_fall_15_7_.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:30:39 GMT ECRU, Miss. - Promotional upholstery source American Furniture's sales declined 15.7% in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551308-Showtime_goes_global.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551308-Showtime_goes_global.php?rssid=20044 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:21:13 GMT HIGH POINT - Three new International Pavilions at High Point's Showtime fabric show next month... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551288-Joel_Kessel_former_WEHSCO_president_CEO_dies.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551288-Joel_Kessel_former_WEHSCO_president_CEO_dies.php?rssid=20044 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:51:19 GMT CANTON, Mass. — Joel Zane Kessel, former longtime president and CEO of metal bedding products... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551287-Rep_Rewards_program_kicks_off_for_summer_Las_Vegas_Market.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551287-Rep_Rewards_program_kicks_off_for_summer_Las_Vegas_Market.php?rssid=20044 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:48:36 GMT LAS VEGAS — World Market Center Las Vegas' Rep Rewards program got underway Friday, offering... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551285-Legacy_Classic_names_Art_Dolins_sales_rep_of_year.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551285-Legacy_Classic_names_Art_Dolins_sales_rep_of_year.php?rssid=20044 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:33:25 GMT HIGH POINT — Art Dolins has been named the 2011 Sales Representative of the Year for case... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551283-Best_of_Market.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551283-Best_of_Market.php?rssid=20044 Sat, 12 May 2012 03:51:03 GMT ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551280-UPDATE_California_retailer_Treasures_Furniture_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551280-UPDATE_California_retailer_Treasures_Furniture_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 20:28:44 GMT SAN DIEGO — High-end retailer Treasures Furniture has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551262-Brick_s_first_quarter_profit_jumps_318_on_small_sales_gain.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551262-Brick_s_first_quarter_profit_jumps_318_on_small_sales_gain.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:49:27 GMT EDMONTON, Alberta — The Brick reported that its net income for the first quarter grew a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551257-Bullin_to_head_western_sales_at_Orient_Express.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551257-Bullin_to_head_western_sales_at_Orient_Express.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:35:52 GMT RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Case goods and accents specialist Orient Express has named... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551255-Nourison_appoints_Kennedy_VP_of_home_textiles.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551255-Nourison_appoints_Kennedy_VP_of_home_textiles.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:26:07 GMT SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Nourison has named Kevin Kennedy vice president of its Home Textiles... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551254-Former_Havertys_chairman_Clarence_Ridley_dies_at_69.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551254-Former_Havertys_chairman_Clarence_Ridley_dies_at_69.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:15:46 GMT ATLANTA — Clarence "Clancy" Ridley, chairman emeritus of Havertys and the retailer's former... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551253-Ikea_building_its_largest_North_American_store_in_Montreal.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551253-Ikea_building_its_largest_North_American_store_in_Montreal.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:49:37 GMT MONTREAL — Ikea Canada has begun the expansion of one of its two stores here in North... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551252-Connecticut_doesn_t_pass_mattress_recycling_bill.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551252-Connecticut_doesn_t_pass_mattress_recycling_bill.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:44:34 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned for the year this week without... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551251-California_retailer_Treasures_Furniture_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551251-California_retailer_Treasures_Furniture_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:36:14 GMT SAN DIEGO — High-end retailer Treasures Furniture has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551249-Market_winners.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551249-Market_winners.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:15:31 GMT Highlights from the spring High Point... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551248-Havertys_earns_2_5M_in_1Q.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551248-Havertys_earns_2_5M_in_1Q.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:59:41 GMT ATLANTA - Top 100 retailer Havertys said its first-quarter sales rose 6.1% as the company... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551247-Furniture_Brands_swings_to_profit_despite_sales_dip.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551247-Furniture_Brands_swings_to_profit_despite_sales_dip.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:47:33 GMT ST. LOUIS - Furniture Brands International said its first-quarter sales fell 3.6%, but the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551246-Market_dinner_raises_1_5M_for_City_of_Hope.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551246-Market_dinner_raises_1_5M_for_City_of_Hope.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:41:06 GMT HIGH POINT - City of Hope raised $1.5 million at the annual Spirit of Life market gala during... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551245-Robert_Bob_Zierk_longtime_retailer.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551245-Robert_Bob_Zierk_longtime_retailer.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:39:19 GMT WHEATON, Ill. - Robert "Bob" Zierk, a longtime retailer, has died at age 81. He had battled... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551244-Angela_Conrad_Francis_rep_consultant.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551244-Angela_Conrad_Francis_rep_consultant.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:37:47 GMT GREENSBORO, N.C. - Angela "Angie" Christine Hart Conrad-Francis, a former sales representative... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551243-Harold_Bushberg_retired_N_J_retailer.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551243-Harold_Bushberg_retired_N_J_retailer.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:35:32 GMT VERONA, N.J. - Harold Bushberg, co-founder of former retailer Bushberg Bros. Furniture, died... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551242-Stuart_Shevin_Standard_Furniture_president.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551242-Stuart_Shevin_Standard_Furniture_president.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:31:41 GMT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Stuart Shevin, an industry veteran and president of retailer Standard... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551241-Richard_Biddle_Hooker_Hickory_Springs_exec.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551241-Richard_Biddle_Hooker_Hickory_Springs_exec.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:26:05 GMT STUART, Fla. - Richard Biddle Hooker, a longtime executive at Hickory Springs, died April 26. He... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551240-Leroy_Lee_Weisnicht_retired_industry_exec.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551240-Leroy_Lee_Weisnicht_retired_industry_exec.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:22:55 GMT CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Leroy "Lee" Gordon Weisnicht, a retired industry executive who worked at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551239-Joseph_Sinay_RB_Furniture_founder.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551239-Joseph_Sinay_RB_Furniture_founder.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:19:50 GMT BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Joseph Sinay, founder of former retailer RB Furniture and a strong... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551238-Ad_plans_new_showrooms_among_High_Point_highlights.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551238-Ad_plans_new_showrooms_among_High_Point_highlights.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:02:47 GMT Some things I learned in High... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551237-Survey_reveals_how_stores_advertise_their_bedding.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551237-Survey_reveals_how_stores_advertise_their_bedding.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 08:46:07 GMT Bedding brands are a staple of furniture stores' advertising campaigns, a Furniture/Today survey... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551236-Furniture_stores_say_comfort_key_to_reaching_consumers.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551236-Furniture_stores_say_comfort_key_to_reaching_consumers.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 08:40:44 GMT This week we begin a three-part look at the ways the furniture stores connect with their... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551235-ISPA_Red_hot_bedding_industry_cools_off_in_March.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551235-ISPA_Red_hot_bedding_industry_cools_off_in_March.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 08:38:17 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The mattress industry, which recorded sizzling growth in January and February,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551234-Padma_s_Plantation_taps_Ago_DeVorkin.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551234-Padma_s_Plantation_taps_Ago_DeVorkin.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 08:29:15 GMT WEST CHICAGO, Ill. - Tropical and nature-inspired lifestyle furniture specialist Padma's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551233-Home_Source_buys_Shiner_International.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551233-Home_Source_buys_Shiner_International.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 08:24:17 GMT ATLANTA - Home textiles resource Home Source International has taken one step closer to its goal... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551232-Paramount_hires_Eubanks.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551232-Paramount_hires_Eubanks.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:49:18 GMT NORFOLK, Va. - Paramount Sleep has hired George "Buddy" Eubanks to the position of business... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551231-Holley_joins_Franklin_as_VP.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551231-Holley_joins_Franklin_as_VP.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:44:38 GMT HOUSTON, Miss. - Upholstery producer Franklin Corp. has named Danny Holley to the new post of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551230-La_Z_Boy_extends_Brooke_Shields_partnership.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551230-La_Z_Boy_extends_Brooke_Shields_partnership.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:41:26 GMT MONROE, Mich. - La-Z-Boy says it has extended its partnership with actress Brooke Shields and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551229-Tomkins_retires_from_Cresent.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551229-Tomkins_retires_from_Cresent.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:35:38 GMT GALLATIN, Tenn. - Charles R. "Tommy" Tomkins III, the longtime president and CEO of solid wood... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551228-Clive_Daniel_sets_sights_on_Florida_s_East_Coast.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551228-Clive_Daniel_sets_sights_on_Florida_s_East_Coast.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:29:29 GMT NAPLES, Fla. - Clive Daniel Home, led by the original Robb & Stucky's Clive and Daniel Lubner,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551227-Steadily_paced_market_helps_usher_in_the_new.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551227-Steadily_paced_market_helps_usher_in_the_new.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:24:54 GMT Since going to my first High Point market in 1967 while still in college, the opening day has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551226-Zapata_named_COO_at_IMC.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551226-Zapata_named_COO_at_IMC.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:22:13 GMT HIGH POINT - Pedro Zapata has been named chief operations officer for International Market... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551225-DoBizBuzz_promotes_local_shopping_websites.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551225-DoBizBuzz_promotes_local_shopping_websites.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:18:55 GMT MINNEAPOLIS - Furniture-Dealer.net has launched a new service - a home furnishings social and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551224-Outdoor_Style.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551224-Outdoor_Style.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:03:14 GMT HIGH POINT - The High Point Market was home to close to 200 casual furniture and accessory... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551223-Durham_celebrates_line_with_spirits_of_Mount_Vernon.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551223-Durham_celebrates_line_with_spirits_of_Mount_Vernon.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 05:50:36 GMT HIGH POINT - Durham Furniture celebrated additions to its Mount Vernon collection here with a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551222-Exhibitors_tout_benefits_of_latex_mattresses.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551222-Exhibitors_tout_benefits_of_latex_mattresses.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 05:46:38 GMT HIGH POINT - Mattress retailers found an expanded assortment of latex beds here. They also found... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551220-New_products_bring_buyers_to_bedding_majors.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551220-New_products_bring_buyers_to_bedding_majors.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 05:41:08 GMT HIGH POINT - Bedding's major players reported strong success at a market that featured more than... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551219-Casual_dining_buyers_get_a_little_more_daring.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551219-Casual_dining_buyers_get_a_little_more_daring.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 05:36:46 GMT HIGH POINT - Casual dining sources reported seeing a more adventurous retailer at the April... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551218-New_licenses_styles_deliver_orders_in_youth_bedroom.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551218-New_licenses_styles_deliver_orders_in_youth_bedroom.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 05:32:55 GMT HIGH POINT - Dealers seeking to reinvigorate their youth furniture displays saw a host of new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551217-Mixed_media_motion_tops_among_occasional_winners.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551217-Mixed_media_motion_tops_among_occasional_winners.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 05:27:34 GMT HIGH POINT- Mixed media, glass top and contemporary occasional tables continued to pick up steam... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551216-Home_entertainment_furniture_adds_features_designer_looks.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551216-Home_entertainment_furniture_adds_features_designer_looks.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 04:42:50 GMT HIGH POINT - The home entertainment category continued to evolve at market as features like... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551215-Leather_business_remains_strong_as_new_players_enter_category.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551215-Leather_business_remains_strong_as_new_players_enter_category.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 04:39:08 GMT HIGH POINT - A plethora of leather upholstery resources - including several new entrants in an... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551214-Compact_functional_home_office_still_selling.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551214-Compact_functional_home_office_still_selling.php?rssid=20044 Fri, 11 May 2012 04:31:02 GMT HIGH POINT - Home office resources experienced continued success here in small office... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551208-21_companies_from_Turkey_Taiwan_and_China_to_exhibit_at_Showtime.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551208-21_companies_from_Turkey_Taiwan_and_China_to_exhibit_at_Showtime.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:27:24 GMT HIGH POINT — Three new International Pavilions at High Point's Showtime fabric show next month... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551197-_Gaining_the_Edge_conference_draws_350_to_California.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551197-_Gaining_the_Edge_conference_draws_350_to_California.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:19:27 GMT PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Some 350 furniture retailers, suppliers, service providers and their... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551194-Meredith_Graham_named_senior_VP_general_counsel_at_Furniture_Brands.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551194-Meredith_Graham_named_senior_VP_general_counsel_at_Furniture_Brands.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:07:33 GMT ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International has promoted Meredith Graham to senior vice... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551192-Design_Institute_America_founder_Robert_Winzeler_Jr_dies_at_80.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551192-Design_Institute_America_founder_Robert_Winzeler_Jr_dies_at_80.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:08 GMT MONTPELIER, Ohio — Robert Cameron Winzeler Jr., chairman of Winzeler Stamping Co. and founder... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551190-Lazar_names_Debra_Venti_director_of_merchandising.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551190-Lazar_names_Debra_Venti_director_of_merchandising.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:46:03 GMT LOS ANGELES — Upholstery resource Lazar Inds. has named Debra Venti director of merchandising,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551188-American_Furniture_sales_drop_15_7_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551188-American_Furniture_sales_drop_15_7_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:41:21 GMT ECRU, Miss. — Promotional upholstery source American Furniture's sales declined 15.7% in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551187-Sealy_to_make_Hotel_Maison_mattresses_for_Sleepy_s.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551187-Sealy_to_make_Hotel_Maison_mattresses_for_Sleepy_s.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:38:29 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. — Bedding major Sealy says it is partnering with home furnishings brand Hotel... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551185-Two_lawsuits_seek_back_rent_from_High_Point_Market_exhibitors.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551185-Two_lawsuits_seek_back_rent_from_High_Point_Market_exhibitors.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:35:34 GMT HIGH POINT — Two furniture showroom properties here are suing former tenants for failure to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551181-Sofa_chair_sources_report_busy_market.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551181-Sofa_chair_sources_report_busy_market.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:52:25 GMT HIGH POINT - Stationary upholstery makers ended the market here with reported business and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551180-New_upholstery_producers_emphasize_variety_value_distinctive_designs.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551180-New_upholstery_producers_emphasize_variety_value_distinctive_designs.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:48:12 GMT HIGH POINT - New upholstery companies and companies making their first introductions in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551179-Power_a_game_changer_in_motion_showrooms.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551179-Power_a_game_changer_in_motion_showrooms.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:43:12 GMT HIGH POINT - Motion furniture and recliners had a powerful presence at the market here - pun... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551178-Medium_higher_prices_set_pace_in_case_goods.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551178-Medium_higher_prices_set_pace_in_case_goods.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:36:36 GMT HIGH POINT - Good traffic and appetites for better end goods turned the April High Point Market... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551177-Upholstery_is_41_of_Q1_sales.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551177-Upholstery_is_41_of_Q1_sales.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:26:19 GMT This week's eIntent presents the most-purchased products through Grey Suit Retail's portfolio of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551176-Art_Van_hires_Caprario_in_logistics_post.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551176-Art_Van_hires_Caprario_in_logistics_post.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:23:15 GMT WARREN, Mich. - Art Van Furniture has hired Steve Caprario as vice president of warehousing and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551175-Mitchell_Group_moving_to_larger_warehouse.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551175-Mitchell_Group_moving_to_larger_warehouse.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:20:50 GMT NILES, Ill. - Textiles source and converter The Mitchell Group, which includes Big Kahuna... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551174-Tri_State_club_plans_golf_event.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551174-Tri_State_club_plans_golf_event.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:19:01 GMT AMBLER, Pa. - The Tri-State Home Furnishings Assn. will hold its annual golf outing May 23 at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551173-Hunter_leaves_Jackson_joins_Med_Lift.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551173-Hunter_leaves_Jackson_joins_Med_Lift.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:17:24 GMT CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Don Hunter, a longtime executive with Jackson Furniture's Catnapper division,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551172-Reece_to_head_Asian_operations_for_Hooker.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551172-Reece_to_head_Asian_operations_for_Hooker.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:14:24 GMT MARTINSVILLE, Va. - Case goods and upholstery resource Hooker Furniture has named Bill Reece... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551171-Zenith_opens_Md_hub_adds_to_fleet.php?rssid=20044 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551171-Zenith_opens_Md_hub_adds_to_fleet.php?rssid=20044 Thu, 10 May 2012 10:50:24 GMT CONOVER, N.C. - Zenith Global Logistics has opened a new freight hub in Elkton, Md., and added...