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Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.furnituretoday.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563622-Darvin_Furniture_GM_Bill_Bright_retiring_after_30_plus_years.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563622-Darvin_Furniture_GM_Bill_Bright_retiring_after_30_plus_years.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:48:13 GMT ORLAND PARK, Ill. — Darvin Furniture General Manager Bill Bright is retiring after more than... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563586-Sleep_shops_top_Top_100_furniture_stores_with_22_9_gain.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563586-Sleep_shops_top_Top_100_furniture_stores_with_22_9_gain.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:06:04 GMT HIGH POINT - The Top 100 bedding specialty stores continued their torrent of activity last year,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563308-Ontario_s_Tepperman_s_Furniture_wins_local_business_award.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563308-Ontario_s_Tepperman_s_Furniture_wins_local_business_award.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:20:19 GMT WINDSOR, Ontario — Tepperman's Furniture has been named the Large Business of the Year by the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563231-Theodore_Alexander_opening_stores_in_China.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563231-Theodore_Alexander_opening_stores_in_China.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:45:52 GMT HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — As part of a global growth strategy, high-end case goods and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563145-Knoxville_Wholesale_Furniture_to_open_largest_showroom.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563145-Knoxville_Wholesale_Furniture_to_open_largest_showroom.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 14 May 2013 13:13:06 GMT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Wholesale Furniture has acquired the former Fowler's Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563144-Dormeo_Octaspring_adding_manufacturing_to_Texas_facility.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563144-Dormeo_Octaspring_adding_manufacturing_to_Texas_facility.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 14 May 2013 13:08:54 GMT PLANO, Texas — Specialty bedding producer Dormeo Octaspring is adding a manufacturing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563124-Restoration_Hardware_announces_stock_sale_raises_estimates.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563124-Restoration_Hardware_announces_stock_sale_raises_estimates.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:27:03 GMT CORTE MADERA, Calif. — Restoration Hardware today announced an offering of 7.5 million shares... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563096-Former_Yum_Brands_exec_joins_Rent_A_Center_board.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563096-Former_Yum_Brands_exec_joins_Rent_A_Center_board.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:55:04 GMT PLANO, Texas — Steven L. Pepper, retired president of Yum Brands Mexico, has joined the board... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563095-Sleep_Train_opens_second_mall_based_Got_Sleep_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563095-Sleep_Train_opens_second_mall_based_Got_Sleep_.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:53:27 GMT ROCKLIN, Calif. — With one successful mall-based Got Sleep? store already in operation, West... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563086-Kravet_to_open_Las_Vegas_Design_Center_showroom.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563086-Kravet_to_open_Las_Vegas_Design_Center_showroom.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:11:00 GMT LAS VEGAS — Kravet, a distributor of fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, trimmings, carpets... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563066-Bob_s_Discount_Furniture_to_open_stores_in_Brooklyn_the_Bronx.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563066-Bob_s_Discount_Furniture_to_open_stores_in_Brooklyn_the_Bronx.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:12:24 GMT MANCHESTER, Conn. — To celebrate the opening of its two newest New York City stores, Bob's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563038-Easyhome_pledges_C2_million_to_help_Boys_Girls_Clubs_in_Canada.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/563038-Easyhome_pledges_C2_million_to_help_Boys_Girls_Clubs_in_Canada.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 08 May 2013 13:34:48 GMT MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Big ticket leasing merchant Easyhome will donate about C$2 million to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562924-Furniture_Today_special_report_shows_Best_of_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562924-Furniture_Today_special_report_shows_Best_of_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT HIGH POINT — Want to see some of the best products shown at last month's High Point... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562918-Ken_Paul_Richard_Talsma_join_Furniture_First_board.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562918-Ken_Paul_Richard_Talsma_join_Furniture_First_board.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 May 2013 13:19:46 GMT HIGH POINT — Furniture First buying group elected new board members Ken Paul of FrontRoom... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562873-Former_La_furniture_store_owner_pleads_guilty_to_fraud.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562873-Former_La_furniture_store_owner_pleads_guilty_to_fraud.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 03 May 2013 13:23:52 GMT BATON ROUGE, La. — The former operator of a furniture store here has pleaded guilty to wire... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562871-Circle_K_Furniture_owner_Jose_Lantigua_dies.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562871-Circle_K_Furniture_owner_Jose_Lantigua_dies.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 03 May 2013 13:19:34 GMT JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jose Lantigua, owner of retailer Circle K Furniture here, died on April... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562794-eIntent_Data_covering_online_furniture_buyers_and_shoppers.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562794-eIntent_Data_covering_online_furniture_buyers_and_shoppers.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:46:18 GMT This exclusive eIntent report focuses on three key online areas: the consumer buying online,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562655-With_Scott_Shuptrine_Art_Van_aiming_to_attract_new_customers.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562655-With_Scott_Shuptrine_Art_Van_aiming_to_attract_new_customers.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:08:45 GMT ROYAL Oak, Mich. — With the opening of Art Van Furniture's Scott Shuptrine Interiors flagship... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562632-Aaron_s_revenue_inches_up_1_6_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562632-Aaron_s_revenue_inches_up_1_6_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:58:16 GMT ATLANTA — Rent-to-own powerhouse Aaron's Inc. said first-quarter revenues edged up 1.6%,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562630-Art_Van_Furniture_officially_announces_Chicago_launch.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562630-Art_Van_Furniture_officially_announces_Chicago_launch.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:17:23 GMT CHICAGO — Officials with Warren, Mich.-based Art Van Furniture held a press conference with... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562595-Tempur_Pedic_Sleepstore_by_Miskelly_TV_station_donate_136_mattresses.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562595-Tempur_Pedic_Sleepstore_by_Miskelly_TV_station_donate_136_mattresses.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:43 GMT JACKSON, Miss. - Tempur-Pedic has partnered with the Sleepstore by Miskelly here and ABC... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562593-Del_Sol_Furniture_sales_event_to_support_autism_organization.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562593-Del_Sol_Furniture_sales_event_to_support_autism_organization.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:56:16 GMT PHOENIX - Three-store retailer Del Sol Furniture here will donate 5% of its sales this Saturday... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562592-Longtime_Jordans_executive_Keith_Bradbury_retires.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562592-Longtime_Jordans_executive_Keith_Bradbury_retires.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:53:57 GMT VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Keith Bradbury has retired after 42 years as a vice president of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562589-Designers_Define_Luxury.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562589-Designers_Define_Luxury.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:05:54 GMT Alexa Hampton, Barclay Butera and Candice Olson have created careers based on their refined... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562588-Ultimate_Upholstery.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562588-Ultimate_Upholstery.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:54:26 GMT What is high-end upholstery? Is it defined by a price point? Or is it simply a matter of the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562587-Accent_Makers_Market_Magic_of_Luxe.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562587-Accent_Makers_Market_Magic_of_Luxe.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:50:56 GMT There's magic in luxury goods. Don't believe it? Ask Rod Lambeth, president and CEO of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562586-Materials_Designs_Make_the_Case.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562586-Materials_Designs_Make_the_Case.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:32:56 GMT Mark Smith, president of high-end case goods and upholstery importer Emerson et Cie, uses a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562585-Affluent_Households_Purchase_High_End_Product.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562585-Affluent_Households_Purchase_High_End_Product.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:28:15 GMT Affluent households comprised 21% of all households buying furniture and bedding in 2012 and 29%... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562584-How_High_is_High_End_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562584-How_High_is_High_End_.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:23:30 GMT In putting together this special report on high-end furniture, one thing became increasingly... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562583-The_Lure_of_Luxury.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562583-The_Lure_of_Luxury.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:20:38 GMT When it comes to the health of the luxury segment, a recent headline in the Wall Street Journal... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562447-Kittle_s_opens_its_first_Bassett_store_in_Columbus_Ohio_area.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562447-Kittle_s_opens_its_first_Bassett_store_in_Columbus_Ohio_area.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:20:28 GMT DUBLIN, Ohio — Kittle's Home Furnishings has opened a 15,000-square-foot Bassett Home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562366-Tema_Home_Design_9_to_post_High_Point_showroom_tour_online.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562366-Tema_Home_Design_9_to_post_High_Point_showroom_tour_online.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:10:19 GMT HIGH POINT — For all the retailers who don't make it to the TemaHome/Design 9 showroom in 220... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562324-Ashley_licensee_opens_new_warehouse_in_New_Jersey.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562324-Ashley_licensee_opens_new_warehouse_in_New_Jersey.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:16:13 GMT EDISON, N.J. — Ashley Furniture HomeStores licensee Factory Direct of Secaucus has opened a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562266-Restoration_Hardware_revenues_jump_30_4_in_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562266-Restoration_Hardware_revenues_jump_30_4_in_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:23:07 GMT CORTE MADERA, Calif. — Restoration Hardware said revenues shot up 30.4% in the quarter ended... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562197-Bob_Mills_Furniture_to_open_store_in_Waco_Texas.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562197-Bob_Mills_Furniture_to_open_store_in_Waco_Texas.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:36:34 GMT WACO, Texas — Bob Mills Furniture will expand its central Texas presence with the opening of a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562141-Kuka_Home_adding_motion_line_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562141-Kuka_Home_adding_motion_line_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:12:12 GMT HIGH POINT — Leather upholstery resource Kuka Home is adding 10,000 square feet to its High... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562140-Surroundings_Furniture_and_Design_joins_CDG.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562140-Surroundings_Furniture_and_Design_joins_CDG.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:08:27 GMT NORTHFIELD, N.J. — Surroundings Furniture and Design here has joined the Contemporary Design... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562069-Overstock_com_CEO_back_from_medical_leave.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562069-Overstock_com_CEO_back_from_medical_leave.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:39:32 GMT SALT LAKE CITY — Online retailer Overstock.com announced Monday that founder and CEO Patrick... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562068-RoomPlace_Gardner_White_form_merchandising_marketing_alliance.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562068-RoomPlace_Gardner_White_form_merchandising_marketing_alliance.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:24:32 GMT CHICAGO — The RoomPlace here and Gardner-White of Detroit have formed a merchandising and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562067-Smurfs_to_promote_furniture_this_summer.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/562067-Smurfs_to_promote_furniture_this_summer.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:09:56 GMT NORCROSS, Ga. — Imagine Advertising and Sony Pictures Animation aim to liven up the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561971-Longtime_Ohio_retailer_John_Sedlak_dies_at_87.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561971-Longtime_Ohio_retailer_John_Sedlak_dies_at_87.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:30:11 GMT CLEVELAND, Ohio — John P. Sedlak, founder of Sedlak Interiors in Solon, Ohio, died Tuesday at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561970-Nebraska_Furniture_Mart_to_arm_some_of_its_security_guards.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561970-Nebraska_Furniture_Mart_to_arm_some_of_its_security_guards.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:25:25 GMT OMAHA, Neb. — Home furnishing giant Nebraska Furniture Mart will soon be arming some of its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561917-Pier_1_Imports_sales_climb_15_7_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561917-Pier_1_Imports_sales_climb_15_7_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:30:09 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas — Powered by improved store traffic and a higher average ticket, retailer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561904-LaurelHouse_Designs_expands_High_Point_space_by_50_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561904-LaurelHouse_Designs_expands_High_Point_space_by_50_.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:24:02 GMT HIGH POINT — Occasional and accent furniture source LaurelHouse Designs is expanding its High... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561880-City_donates_10_000_to_Habitat_as_new_Ashley_store_opens.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561880-City_donates_10_000_to_Habitat_as_new_Ashley_store_opens.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:14:29 GMT OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — City Furniture has donated $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Broward... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561819-Art_Van_Furniture_plans_several_store_openings_this_year.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561819-Art_Van_Furniture_plans_several_store_openings_this_year.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:53:05 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture has identified the first five Chicago stores it will open... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561816-Ullman_returns_to_helm_JCPenney_on_Johnson_ouster.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561816-Ullman_returns_to_helm_JCPenney_on_Johnson_ouster.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:49:18 GMT PLANO, Texas - Former JCPenney chief Mike Ullman has rejoined the company as chief executive... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561788-City_Furniture_goes_higher_end_by_adding_Bernhardt_lines.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561788-City_Furniture_goes_higher_end_by_adding_Bernhardt_lines.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:43:48 GMT FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — City Furniture is expanding into the high end with the rollout of a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561710-BrandSource_creates_division_store_banner_for_outdoor_products.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561710-BrandSource_creates_division_store_banner_for_outdoor_products.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:25:06 GMT ANAHEIM, Calif. — BrandSource has started an OutdoorSource division and store banner for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561668-Former_Red_Sox_ace_Pedro_Martinez_new_pitchman_for_Jordan_s.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561668-Former_Red_Sox_ace_Pedro_Martinez_new_pitchman_for_Jordan_s.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:10:01 GMT TAUNTON, Mass. — Jordan's Furniture has enlisted Pedro Martinez of the Boston Red Sox as a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561656-Havertys_sales_jump_13_8_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561656-Havertys_sales_jump_13_8_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:51:50 GMT ATLANTA — Havertys first quarter sales jumped 13.8% and same-store sales were up 11.5%, as the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561655-Jensen_Lewis_Furniture_joins_Contemporary_Design_Group.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561655-Jensen_Lewis_Furniture_joins_Contemporary_Design_Group.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:48:10 GMT NEW YORK — Two-store Jensen-Lewis Furniture here is the newest member of the Contemporary... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561652-Boyles_Furniture_Rugs_sets_reopening_for_May_23.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561652-Boyles_Furniture_Rugs_sets_reopening_for_May_23.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:28:29 GMT MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — The revived Boyles Furniture & Rugs will officially reopen in a former... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561607-Montgomery_s_Furniture_opens_third_store_in_South_Dakota.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561607-Montgomery_s_Furniture_opens_third_store_in_South_Dakota.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:56:39 GMT WATERTOWN, S.D. — The 125-year-old Montgomery's Furniture has opened its third and largest... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561605-Furniture_bedding_help_Conn_s_more_than_double_profit.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561605-Furniture_bedding_help_Conn_s_more_than_double_profit.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:41:10 GMT THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Specialty retailer Conn's Inc. said profits more than doubled in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561509-Ikea_expanding_Boston_area_store_s_warehouse.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561509-Ikea_expanding_Boston_area_store_s_warehouse.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:05:33 GMT STOUGHTON, Mass. — Home furnishings giant Ikea said it will expand the warehouse section of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561505-Aaron_s_plans_to_open_125_stores_this_year.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561505-Aaron_s_plans_to_open_125_stores_this_year.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:39:10 GMT ATLANTA — Rent-to-own merchant Aaron's says it plans to open 125 stores this year and hire 750... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561504-Art_Van_Furniture_secures_warehouse_for_planned_Chicago_stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561504-Art_Van_Furniture_secures_warehouse_for_planned_Chicago_stores.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:30:15 GMT BOLINGBROOK, Ill.— Art Van Furniture has confirmed that it has secured 183,500 square feet of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561470-Rick_Howard_to_be_NAHFA_s_first_president.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561470-Rick_Howard_to_be_NAHFA_s_first_president.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:50:33 GMT ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Rick Howard of Sklar Furnishings in Boca Raton, Fla., will be president... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561457-NAD_recommends_Tempur_Pedic_drop_certain_advertising_claims.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561457-NAD_recommends_Tempur_Pedic_drop_certain_advertising_claims.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:16:28 GMT NEW YORK — The National Advertising Division has recommended that Tempur-Pedic modify or... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561456-Leon_s_completes_C_700_million_acquisition_of_The_Brick.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561456-Leon_s_completes_C_700_million_acquisition_of_The_Brick.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:06:46 GMT CALGARY, Alberta — Leon's Furniture has completed its takeover of archrival The Brick in a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561421-HGTV_Home_moving_to_new_High_Point_Market_space.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561421-HGTV_Home_moving_to_new_High_Point_Market_space.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:41:04 GMT HIGH POINT — HGTV Home Furniture is moving to a new 13,287-square-foot showroom on the 12th... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561391-Pure_LatexBliss_launches_Asia_sales_with_Sofamark_in_Hong_Kong.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561391-Pure_LatexBliss_launches_Asia_sales_with_Sofamark_in_Hong_Kong.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:49:57 GMT HONG KONG — Pure LatexBliss has opened its first retail location in Asia, partnering with Hong... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561373-Stein_World_names_Donnie_Lesley_VP_of_merchandising_marketing.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561373-Stein_World_names_Donnie_Lesley_VP_of_merchandising_marketing.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:35:04 GMT MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Home accents source Stein World has promoted Donnie Lesley to vice president... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561371-Contemporary_Design_Group_names_executive_director.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561371-Contemporary_Design_Group_names_executive_director.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:26:41 GMT SAN DIEGO — Alicia Mendez has joined the Contemporary Design Group buying group here as its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561338-Maine_retailer_Rollins_Furniture_closing_after_57_years.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561338-Maine_retailer_Rollins_Furniture_closing_after_57_years.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:43:24 GMT HALLOWELL, Maine — Rollins Furniture is closing here after 57 years in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561334-Connie_Post_designs_DecorSecrets_store_for_young_affluent_women.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561334-Connie_Post_designs_DecorSecrets_store_for_young_affluent_women.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:15:56 GMT DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Industry veterans Manny Better and David Guy have opened a Connie... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561328-Rooms_To_Go_to_launch_licensed_Sofia_Vergara_furniture_line.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561328-Rooms_To_Go_to_launch_licensed_Sofia_Vergara_furniture_line.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:48:46 GMT ATLANTA — Rooms To Go has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Hispanic actress... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561319-The_Brick_reports_0_6_sales_decline_3_4_income_gain_in_4Q.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561319-The_Brick_reports_0_6_sales_decline_3_4_income_gain_in_4Q.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:35:45 GMT EDMONTON, Alberta — In what was probably its final quarterly report as a standalone furniture,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561314-RoomPlace_opening_20th_store_today_in_McHenry_Ill_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561314-RoomPlace_opening_20th_store_today_in_McHenry_Ill_.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:46:37 GMT MCHENRY, Ill. — Lombard Ill.-based The RoomPlace is set to open at 24,000-square-foot store in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561295-Jim_Craven_to_receive_IHFRA_award_for_service.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561295-Jim_Craven_to_receive_IHFRA_award_for_service.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:18:03 GMT HIGH POINT — Jim Craven, a longtime member and former president of the International Home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561294-Tom_Cass_rejoins_Innovative_Mattress_Solutions_as_EVP.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561294-Tom_Cass_rejoins_Innovative_Mattress_Solutions_as_EVP.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:11:14 GMT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tom Cass has rejoined Southeastern bedding retailer Innovative Mattress... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561293-Dallas_furniture_retailer_J_Ray_Weir_dies_at_102.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561293-Dallas_furniture_retailer_J_Ray_Weir_dies_at_102.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:10:53 GMT DALLAS — John Ray Weir, founder of Weir's Furniture, which opened its first store here on Knox... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561291-Home_Meridian_International_opens_new_Vietnam_showroom.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561291-Home_Meridian_International_opens_new_Vietnam_showroom.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:59:09 GMT HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Home Meridian International, parent company of case goods... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561248-Mega_Group_USA_draws_strong_attendance_at_convention.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561248-Mega_Group_USA_draws_strong_attendance_at_convention.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:39:06 GMT DALLAS — Mega Group USA reported strong attendance and record order writing during the buying... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561245-Williams_Sonoma_s_fourth_quarter_profits_rise_9_1_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561245-Williams_Sonoma_s_fourth_quarter_profits_rise_9_1_.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:40 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Driven primarily by its Pottery Barn and West Elm brands, retailer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561201-Mattress_Firm_to_open_first_West_Coast_stores_in_Washington.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561201-Mattress_Firm_to_open_first_West_Coast_stores_in_Washington.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:57:48 GMT SPOKANE, Wash. — Bedding specialty store giant Mattress Firm will expand into Washington and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561181-Nationwide_s_PrimeTime_show_draws_5_000_to_Las_Vegas.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561181-Nationwide_s_PrimeTime_show_draws_5_000_to_Las_Vegas.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:59:32 GMT LAS VEGAS — Nationwide Marketing Group broke its attendance record at its recent PrimeTime... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561157-Gerdt_Furniture_owners_sued_by_family_member.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561157-Gerdt_Furniture_owners_sued_by_family_member.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:17:29 GMT SOUTHPORT, Ind.— John and Cheryl Gerdt, owners of Gerdt Furniture here, which is going out of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561154-Furnitureland_South_launches_online_sales.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561154-Furnitureland_South_launches_online_sales.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:40:35 GMT JAMESTOWN, N.C. — Furnitureland South here has launched online sales on its website.The Top... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561153-Sears_Canada_names_E_J_Bird_interim_CFO.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561153-Sears_Canada_names_E_J_Bird_interim_CFO.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:34:52 GMT TORONTO — Sears Canada has named E.J. Bird, a company board member since 2006, as its interim... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561122-TBG_Cosec_International_form_new_marketing_plan.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561122-TBG_Cosec_International_form_new_marketing_plan.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:32:16 GMT HARRIMAN, Tenn. — TBG-The Buying Giant has partnered with promotions specialists, Cosec... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561116-Rodney_Tippit_joins_Conn_s_as_upholstery_merchandiser.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561116-Rodney_Tippit_joins_Conn_s_as_upholstery_merchandiser.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:52:07 GMT THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Industry veteran Rodney Tippit has joined furniture, electronics and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561070-Art_Van_opens_seventh_PureSleep_store_plans_four_more.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561070-Art_Van_opens_seventh_PureSleep_store_plans_four_more.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:47:04 GMT STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — Art Van Furniture has opened its seventh Art Van PureSleep store... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561066-Gallery_Furniture_arson_suspect_found_incompetent.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561066-Gallery_Furniture_arson_suspect_found_incompetent.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:41:49 GMT HOUSTON — The man charged with starting the devastating fire at Gallery Furniture here nearly... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561062-Aaron_s_has_opened_32_stores_in_past_three_months.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561062-Aaron_s_has_opened_32_stores_in_past_three_months.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:51:00 GMT ATLANTA — Rent-to-own retailer Aaron's has opened 32 company-operated and franchised stores in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561015-Ikea_denies_report_it_has_chosen_site_for_St_Louis_store.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/561015-Ikea_denies_report_it_has_chosen_site_for_St_Louis_store.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:49:55 GMT ST. LOUIS — Ikea says it hasn't chosen a site for a store here, despite a report on a local... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560954-Leon_s_Furniture_to_close_on_Brick_acquisition_March_28.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560954-Leon_s_Furniture_to_close_on_Brick_acquisition_March_28.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:39:03 GMT TORONTO — Now that federal regulators have given their stamp of approval, a new Canadian... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560951-Larrabee_s_Furniture_Design_opens_new_Colorado_store.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560951-Larrabee_s_Furniture_Design_opens_new_Colorado_store.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:17:15 GMT DENVER — Larrabee's Furniture & Design is back in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560947-Art_Van_Furniture_launches_new_cleaning_service.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560947-Art_Van_Furniture_launches_new_cleaning_service.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:27:11 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture is getting into the floor cleaning... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560892-World_Imports_hires_Matt_Grodin_as_director_of_merchandising.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560892-World_Imports_hires_Matt_Grodin_as_director_of_merchandising.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:07:18 GMT PHILADELPHIA — Matt Grodin has been named director of merchandising for World Imports, a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560890-Four_retailers_join_Furniture_First_buying_group.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560890-Four_retailers_join_Furniture_First_buying_group.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:56:50 GMT HARRISBURG, Pa. — Furniture First buying group here has added four new members: Best Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560826-Pier_1_Imports_sales_jump_15_7_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560826-Pier_1_Imports_sales_jump_15_7_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:56:02 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas — Retailer Pier 1 Imports said fourth quarter sales rose 15.7% as store... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560825-City_Furniture_opens_10th_Ashley_store_adds_e_commerce.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560825-City_Furniture_opens_10th_Ashley_store_adds_e_commerce.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:37:12 GMT FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — City Furniture has opened a 25,000-square foot Ashley Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560725-Video_from_Nationwide_s_PrimeTime_Show_in_Vegas.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560725-Video_from_Nationwide_s_PrimeTime_Show_in_Vegas.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:35:40 GMT LAS VEGAS - Nationwide Marketing Group's PrimeTime Show, held here this week at The Venetian... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560724-Merino_s_Home_Furnishings_buys_Winston_Salem_N_C_property.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560724-Merino_s_Home_Furnishings_buys_Winston_Salem_N_C_property.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:51:43 GMT WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Merinos Home Furnishings has closed on the former Hanesbrands textile... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560716-Flash_retailer_Joss_Main_sees_70_increase_in_mobile_sales.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560716-Flash_retailer_Joss_Main_sees_70_increase_in_mobile_sales.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:53:24 GMT BOSTON — Sales via mobile devices are rising fast for Joss & Main, a private sale site for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560713-Sears_Canada_fourth_quarter_sales_fall_5_earnings_flat.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560713-Sears_Canada_fourth_quarter_sales_fall_5_earnings_flat.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:44:21 GMT TORONTO — Sears Canada continued to lose ground in its fiscal fourth quarter as revenue fell... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560671-BMTC_Group_s_sales_decline_6_9_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560671-BMTC_Group_s_sales_decline_6_9_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:36:33 GMT MONTREAL — BMTC Group, Quebec's largest full-line furniture, mattress and appliance retailer,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560583-JCPenney_has_laid_off_19_000.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560583-JCPenney_has_laid_off_19_000.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:26:56 GMT NEW YORK — JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson took the stand last week to testify in Macy's lawsuit over... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560569-Family_Furniture_wins_Tupelo_s_buyer_appreciation_award.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560569-Family_Furniture_wins_Tupelo_s_buyer_appreciation_award.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:22:49 GMT TUPELO, Miss. — Maryland retailer Family Furniture won the Tupelo Furniture Market's National... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560568-Secondary_lenders_help_retailers_close_the_sale.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560568-Secondary_lenders_help_retailers_close_the_sale.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:15:03 GMT HIGH POINT — You spend money on promoting your store, work hard to get customers in the door,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560567-Rooms_To_Go_switches_to_LED_lighting_in_stores_cuts_energy_costs.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560567-Rooms_To_Go_switches_to_LED_lighting_in_stores_cuts_energy_costs.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:10:02 GMT SEFFNER, Fla. — Rooms To Go said it has completed an effort it began in 2010 to switch to LED... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560563-HGTV_Home_launches_consumer_sweepstakes_as_part_of_new_campaign.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560563-HGTV_Home_launches_consumer_sweepstakes_as_part_of_new_campaign.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:51:14 GMT NEW YORK — HGTV Home says it is working with its brand partners to launch the HGTV Home Make... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560527-Friends_family_remember_Nebraska_Furniture_Mart_s_Louie_Blumkin.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560527-Friends_family_remember_Nebraska_Furniture_Mart_s_Louie_Blumkin.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:01:48 GMT OMAHA, Neb. — Louie Blumkin was a retail visionary with a brilliant mind for names and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560508-Nebraska_Furniture_Mart_leader_Louie_Blumkin_dies_at_93.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560508-Nebraska_Furniture_Mart_leader_Louie_Blumkin_dies_at_93.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:48:11 GMT OMAHA, Neb. — Louie Blumkin, chairman emeritus of Nebraska Furniture Mart and son of founder... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560503-Walter_E_Smith_Furniture_launches_modern_small_scale_line.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560503-Walter_E_Smith_Furniture_launches_modern_small_scale_line.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:37:17 GMT ITASCA, Ill. — Retailer Walter E. Smithe Furniture here has big plans for a newly launched The... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560500-Online_consignment_marketplace_Chairish_launching_today.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560500-Online_consignment_marketplace_Chairish_launching_today.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:03:24 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Chairish an online consignment marketplace featuring primarily upscale... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560473-Havertys_sales_climb_8_3_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560473-Havertys_sales_climb_8_3_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:32:49 GMT ATLANTA — Aided by a successful advertising campaign and expanded custom and special order... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560415-Leon_s_Furniture_sales_slip_2_7_in_4Q_as_earnings_decline_17_9_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560415-Leon_s_Furniture_sales_slip_2_7_in_4Q_as_earnings_decline_17_9_.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:11:56 GMT TORONTO — The retail environment remained stormy for Leon's Furniture in the final quarter of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560412-Home_furnishings_retailers_offer_wish_lists_for_mobile_apps.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/560412-Home_furnishings_retailers_offer_wish_lists_for_mobile_apps.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:59:10 GMT HIGH POINT — What's the next thing retailers are looking for in mobile applications from...