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Swedish retailer Ikea said that its worldwide sales increased 6.9% in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548061-HBC_completes_Lord_Taylor_buy_promotes_Brooks.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548061-HBC_completes_Lord_Taylor_buy_promotes_Brooks.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:33:09 GMT TORONTO - The Hudson's Bay Company has completed the acquisition of its affiliate, U.S.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548060-Bassett_s_sales_decline_4_1_in_4Q_but_rise_7_6_for_year.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548060-Bassett_s_sales_decline_4_1_in_4Q_but_rise_7_6_for_year.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:04:32 GMT BASSETT, Va. - Bassett Furniture Inds. said sales fell 4.1% in the fiscal fourth quarter ended... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548032-Bob_s_Discount_Furniture_and_several_employees_help_ailing_girl.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548032-Bob_s_Discount_Furniture_and_several_employees_help_ailing_girl.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:05:40 GMT NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Touched by a 4-year-old girl's battle with cancer that already had claimed... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548029-Art_Van_Furniture_s_new_drive_pays_tribute_to_Eleanor_Josaitis.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548029-Art_Van_Furniture_s_new_drive_pays_tribute_to_Eleanor_Josaitis.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:18 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture is partnering with Focus: Hope in a community service drive... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548028-Specialty_retailer_LoveSac_introduces_new_store_design.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548028-Specialty_retailer_LoveSac_introduces_new_store_design.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:56:29 GMT THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Alternative upholstery manufacturer and retailer LoveSac has opened a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548016-Jesse_A_Brinkley_longtime_industry_executive.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548016-Jesse_A_Brinkley_longtime_industry_executive.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:47:18 GMT CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. - Jesse A. Brinkley, whose long career in home furnishings included the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548015-Gorman_s_promotes_Petroskey_to_Grand_Rapids_GM.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548015-Gorman_s_promotes_Petroskey_to_Grand_Rapids_GM.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:42:23 GMT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Gorman's Home Furnishings & Interior Design has promoted Duane Petroskey... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548008-Reclaimed_occasional_looks_gain_ground.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548008-Reclaimed_occasional_looks_gain_ground.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:25:49 GMT LAS VEGAS - Occasional sources are hoping that a broad array of looks draw buyers' attention at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548001-Bassett_opening_first_Las_Vegas_Market_showroom.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548001-Bassett_opening_first_Las_Vegas_Market_showroom.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:08:26 GMT LAS VEGAS - Bassett Furniture Inds. will formally open its new 20,000-square-foot showroom here... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548000-Ikea_to_add_solar_panels_to_5_more_U_S_locations.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/548000-Ikea_to_add_solar_panels_to_5_more_U_S_locations.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:03:44 GMT CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - Ikea plans to install solar energy panels on five more of its U.S.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547997-HOM_honors_L_J_Gascho_King_Hickory_rep_Kobler.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547997-HOM_honors_L_J_Gascho_King_Hickory_rep_Kobler.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:57:57 GMT COON RAPIDS, Minn. - HOM Furniture honored Pat Kobler of King Hickory as its 2011 Sales... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547993-Ways_to_increase_your_store_s_digital_footprint.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547993-Ways_to_increase_your_store_s_digital_footprint.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:31:07 GMT A digital footprint is needed to reach today's consumers. That means more than just a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547992-Karastan_iPad_app_useful.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547992-Karastan_iPad_app_useful.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:27:57 GMT DALTON, Ga. - Karastan's new Karastan on the Go iPad app, which allows consumers access to the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547982-Aaron_s_taps_Cave_to_head_real_estate.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547982-Aaron_s_taps_Cave_to_head_real_estate.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:20:09 GMT ATLANTA - Aaron's has hired Jeannie Cave as vice president of real estate and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547978-Let_s_hope_for_a_tasty_market.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547978-Let_s_hope_for_a_tasty_market.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:10:26 GMT Even though we're still getting mixed signals from the nightly news regarding the health of the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547977-La_Z_Boy_promotes_Huff_hires_Daley.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547977-La_Z_Boy_promotes_Huff_hires_Daley.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:08:32 GMT MONROE, Mich. - Furniture source La-Z-Boy has promoted industry veteran Randy Huff and named... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547975-On_the_Road_Louis_Shanks_keeps_evolving.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547975-On_the_Road_Louis_Shanks_keeps_evolving.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:51:36 GMT SAN ANTONIO - Mike Forwood's cell phone wouldn't stop ringing in the Louis Shanks of Texas... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547969-Improved_sales_bode_well_at_Vegas.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547969-Improved_sales_bode_well_at_Vegas.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:59:09 GMT LAS VEGAS - With business solidly in positive territory for many furniture stores, buyers are... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547918-Jordan_s_Furniture_helps_kids_play_ball.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547918-Jordan_s_Furniture_helps_kids_play_ball.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:40:59 GMT BOSTON — Jordan's Furniture is bringing back its Double Play youth baseball program, which... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547893-Mega_Group_USA_offers_Whirlpool_appliance_gallery_for_furniture_stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547893-Mega_Group_USA_offers_Whirlpool_appliance_gallery_for_furniture_stores.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:15:40 GMT LAS VEGAS - Mega Group USA buying group is introducing a Whirlpool appliance gallery for its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547854-Retail_climate_improves.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547854-Retail_climate_improves.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:08:20 GMT LAS VEGAS - Retailers here, for the most part, are confirming a trend that has been evident... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547797-Rent_A_Center_revenues_up_8_9_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547797-Rent_A_Center_revenues_up_8_9_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:45:43 GMT PLANO, Texas - Rent-A-Center said its revenues rose 8.9% in the fourth quarter to $737.5... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547753-Furniture_Outlets_USA_completes_multi_store_complex_in_Minnesota.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547753-Furniture_Outlets_USA_completes_multi_store_complex_in_Minnesota.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:17:40 GMT ELK RIVER, Minn. — Furniture Outlets USA has completed the conversion of its former... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547752-Norwalk_Furniture_opens_showroom_at_its_Ohio_factory.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547752-Norwalk_Furniture_opens_showroom_at_its_Ohio_factory.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:16:56 GMT NORWALK, Ohio — Upholstery maker Norwalk Furniture opened a 6,500-square-foot showroom at its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547751-Educational_agenda_set_for_Home_Furnishings_Industry_Conference.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547751-Educational_agenda_set_for_Home_Furnishings_Industry_Conference.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:10:37 GMT ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Organizers have set the educational agenda for this year's Home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547721-Mega_Group_USA_adds_mattress_inspection_lighting_vendors.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547721-Mega_Group_USA_adds_mattress_inspection_lighting_vendors.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:09:44 GMT GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - Mega Group USA, a buying and Web marketing group for furniture, appliance,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547672-Detroit_area_retailer_Gardner_White_acquires_larger_DC.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547672-Detroit_area_retailer_Gardner_White_acquires_larger_DC.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:02:53 GMT AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Retailer Gardner-White confirmed it has purchased a facility here that... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547648-Hickory_at_Home_opens_three_Panama_Jack_galleries.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547648-Hickory_at_Home_opens_three_Panama_Jack_galleries.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:53:16 GMT HICKORY, N.C. - Hickory at Home, the consumer products division of Hickory Springs Mfg. Co., has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547647-Darvin_Furniture_installs_Southern_Motion_Gallery.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547647-Darvin_Furniture_installs_Southern_Motion_Gallery.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:47:09 GMT ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Top 100 furniture retailer Darvin Furniture has opened a 4,000-square-foot... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547645-Four_women_honored_with_Art_Van_awards.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547645-Four_women_honored_with_Art_Van_awards.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:34:01 GMT WARREN, Mich. - Employee of the year honors for 2011 at Art Van Furniture here went to women... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547642-Hot_Lanta_s_hot_products.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547642-Hot_Lanta_s_hot_products.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:14:15 GMT Chalk it up to the fact that I'm a huge fan of Southern rock, but the minute I walked into the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547639-Atlanta_market_heats_up.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547639-Atlanta_market_heats_up.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:13:16 GMT ATLANTA - Furniture vendors showing at the Jan. 11-18 edition of the Atlanta International Gift... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547637-Tennessee_retailer_patents_no_tools_RTA_upholstery.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547637-Tennessee_retailer_patents_no_tools_RTA_upholstery.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:35:54 GMT LAS VEGAS - Ready-to-assemble upholstered sofas had always been a bit of a mystery for Billy Joe... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547615-JCPenney_to_switch_to_everyday_low_pricing_strategy.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547615-JCPenney_to_switch_to_everyday_low_pricing_strategy.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:17:25 GMT PLANO, Texas — JCPenney introduced a new pricing strategy Wednesday, marking down all... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547608-Grand_Home_Furnishings_to_display_Michael_Jackson_s_armoire.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547608-Grand_Home_Furnishings_to_display_Michael_Jackson_s_armoire.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:58:27 GMT ROANOKE, Va. — A piece of furniture auctioned off by the estate of pop singer Michael Jackson... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547581-HFI_Brands_Hotel_Maison_to_end_partnership.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547581-HFI_Brands_Hotel_Maison_to_end_partnership.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:21:26 GMT DALLAS — HFI Brands and Hotel Maison said they have agreed to go their separate ways to seek... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547578-Conn_s_to_close_five_underperforming_stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547578-Conn_s_to_close_five_underperforming_stores.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:10:43 GMT BEAUMONT, Texas - Retailer Conn's Inc. has announced it will close five stores this month,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547571-Wahlquist_to_open_office_in_Virginia.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547571-Wahlquist_to_open_office_in_Virginia.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:35:01 GMT LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wahlquist Management Corp. is set to open a regional office in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547568-Alfred_J_Perri_retired_retailer_in_Michigan.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547568-Alfred_J_Perri_retired_retailer_in_Michigan.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:22:16 GMT MUSKEGON, Mich. - Alfred J. "Al" Perri, a longtime retailer here, has died at age... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547567-2_Canadian_banners_to_convert_to_BrandSource.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547567-2_Canadian_banners_to_convert_to_BrandSource.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:14:44 GMT TORONTO - Farewell, Countrywide. Adieu, Multi... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547563-Luxury_home_furnishings_flash_sales_website_LuxeYard_launches.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547563-Luxury_home_furnishings_flash_sales_website_LuxeYard_launches.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:19:04 GMT LOS ANGELES — LuxeYard, a luxury home furnishings and décor flash sale website, announced its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547545-Hudson_s_Bay_Company_completes_acquisition_of_Lord_Taylor.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547545-Hudson_s_Bay_Company_completes_acquisition_of_Lord_Taylor.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:56:44 GMT TORONTO — The Hudson's Bay Company has completed the acquisition of its affiliate, U.S.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547531-Poker_pro_Karina_Jett_to_kick_off_Ante4Autism_event_in_Las_Vegas.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547531-Poker_pro_Karina_Jett_to_kick_off_Ante4Autism_event_in_Las_Vegas.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:13:45 GMT LAS VEGAS — Professional poker player Karina Jett will make an appearance in Las Vegas next... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547484-Gorman_s_promotes_Duane_Petroskey_to_GM_in_Grand_Rapids.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547484-Gorman_s_promotes_Duane_Petroskey_to_GM_in_Grand_Rapids.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:07:55 GMT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gorman's Home Furnishings & Interior Design has promoted Duane Petroskey... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547483-Williams_Sonoma_names_two_women_to_board.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547483-Williams_Sonoma_names_two_women_to_board.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:53:37 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Mary Ann Casati and Lorraine Twohill have been named to the board of directors... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547482-Ashley_Furniture_HomeStores_lists_top_10_furniture_trends_of_2012.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547482-Ashley_Furniture_HomeStores_lists_top_10_furniture_trends_of_2012.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:50:12 GMT ARCADIA, Wis. — Sectionals and storage beds lead a list of the top 10 furniture trends of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547479-La_Z_Boy_names_Randy_Huff_Thomas_Daley_to_executive_posts.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547479-La_Z_Boy_names_Randy_Huff_Thomas_Daley_to_executive_posts.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:28:08 GMT MONROE, Mich. — Furniture source La-Z-Boy has promoted industry veteran Randy Huff and named... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547471-Lowe_s_acquires_online_retailer_ATG.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547471-Lowe_s_acquires_online_retailer_ATG.php?rssid=20050 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:22:46 GMT MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. said it has acquired ATG Stores, an... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547470-Moody_s_downgrades_DirectBuy.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547470-Moody_s_downgrades_DirectBuy.php?rssid=20050 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:21:33 GMT MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - Moody's Investor Service has downgraded DirectBuy Holdings' corporate... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547468-Mega_USA_chooses_Safeware_protection_programs.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547468-Mega_USA_chooses_Safeware_protection_programs.php?rssid=20050 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:07:07 GMT GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - Mega Group USA and protection products and services company Safeware have... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547465-America_s_Mattress_Hawaii_adds_store.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547465-America_s_Mattress_Hawaii_adds_store.php?rssid=20050 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:19:59 GMT HONOLULU - Specialty sleep shop America's Mattress Hawaii has opened a 4,000- square-foot store... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547464-Retailer_opens_Klaussner_studios.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547464-Retailer_opens_Klaussner_studios.php?rssid=20050 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:17:20 GMT ASHEBORO, N.C. - Furniture manufacturer Klaussner has opened Solutions Studios in two locations... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547463-Louis_Shanks_installs_Bob_Timberlake_gallery.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547463-Louis_Shanks_installs_Bob_Timberlake_gallery.php?rssid=20050 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:08:58 GMT AUSTIN, Texas - Louis Shanks opened one of the first Bob Timberlake with Century Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547456-Williams_Sonoma_reduces_4Q_earnings_estimate.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547456-Williams_Sonoma_reduces_4Q_earnings_estimate.php?rssid=20050 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:59:19 GMT SAN FRANCISCO - Williams- Sonoma has cut its earnings estimate for the fourth quarter, saying... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547448-Amazon_could_expand_its_furnishings_footprint.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547448-Amazon_could_expand_its_furnishings_footprint.php?rssid=20050 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:07:13 GMT HIGH POINT - Amazon.com may be on the verge of a bigger push into home furnishings and home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547445-What_business_are_we_really_in_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547445-What_business_are_we_really_in_.php?rssid=20050 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:45:49 GMT It's funny how people can pop into your mind. The other day, out of the blue, I found myself... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547418-Ikea_s_profits_jumped_10_3_in_latest_fiscal_year.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547418-Ikea_s_profits_jumped_10_3_in_latest_fiscal_year.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:26:43 GMT CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Swedish retailer Ikea said worldwide sales increased 6.9% in the fiscal... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547416-Conn_s_to_close_five_underperforming_stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547416-Conn_s_to_close_five_underperforming_stores.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:01:19 GMT BEAUMONT, Texas — Retailer Conn's Inc. has announced it will close five stores this month,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547415-Home_furnishings_flash_sale_site_250Lloyds_com_launches_today.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547415-Home_furnishings_flash_sale_site_250Lloyds_com_launches_today.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:26:20 GMT PALM BEACH, Fla. — E-commerce operator BLVD Ventures is launching a home furnishings flash... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547414-Canada_s_Countrywide_Multi_Meubles_stores_to_convert_to_BrandSource.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547414-Canada_s_Countrywide_Multi_Meubles_stores_to_convert_to_BrandSource.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:24:33 GMT TORONTO — Farewell, Countrywide. Adieu, Multi... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547385-Sleep_Train_plans_20_or_more_stores_in_Portland_Ore_area.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547385-Sleep_Train_plans_20_or_more_stores_in_Portland_Ore_area.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:37:30 GMT PORTLAND, Ore. — Top 100 company Sleep Train is ramping up its expansion into this market,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547341-Klingman_s_name_returning_to_Michigan_furniture_retail_scene.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547341-Klingman_s_name_returning_to_Michigan_furniture_retail_scene.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:49:07 GMT KENTWOOD, Mich. — A member of the Israels family is planning to resurrect the Klingman's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547340-New_Karastan_app_draws_iPad_users_to_dealer_websites.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547340-New_Karastan_app_draws_iPad_users_to_dealer_websites.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:45:50 GMT DALTON, Ga. — Karastan's new Karastan on the Go iPad app, which allows consumers access to the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547335-Havertys_sales_grow_3_8_in_4th_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547335-Havertys_sales_grow_3_8_in_4th_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:19:39 GMT ATLANTA - Havertys Furniture closed the year with a strong fourth quarter and finished 2011 on a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547332-Hilco_partners_win_auction_to_liquidate_RoomStore_inventory.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547332-Hilco_partners_win_auction_to_liquidate_RoomStore_inventory.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:11:06 GMT RICHMOND, Va. - Hilco is teaming with Schottenstein Stores affiliate SB Capital, Tiger Capital... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547329-Robert_L_Bob_Craig_longtime_sales_rep.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547329-Robert_L_Bob_Craig_longtime_sales_rep.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:04:05 GMT LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla. - Robert L. "Bob" Craig, a sales representative for more than 35 years... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547328-William_Bill_Reimann_retailer_sales_rep.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547328-William_Bill_Reimann_retailer_sales_rep.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:42 GMT BAD AXE, Mich. - William "Bill" Reimann, a former retailer and sales representative, has died at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547327-Stanley_Moussa_importing_pioneer.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547327-Stanley_Moussa_importing_pioneer.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:55:40 GMT DALLAS - Industry veteran Stanley Moussa died Dec. 26 after suffering a stroke on Christmas Eve... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547322-Ashley_s_Little_Angels_make_season_bright_for_750_kids.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547322-Ashley_s_Little_Angels_make_season_bright_for_750_kids.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:28:28 GMT ARCADIA, Wis. - Ashley's Little Angels, a nonprofit organization founded by Ashley Furniture,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547316-How_will_2011_s_top_five_stories_play_out_this_year_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547316-How_will_2011_s_top_five_stories_play_out_this_year_.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:52:44 GMT As the rug industry opens the new year with this week's Atlanta International Rug Market, my... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547307-Fash_N_Home_s_Horowitz_retires.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547307-Fash_N_Home_s_Horowitz_retires.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:16:17 GMT FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Paul Horowitz, longtime executive director of Fash-N-Home Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547305-Let_s_get_ready_for_small_ball.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547305-Let_s_get_ready_for_small_ball.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:07:04 GMT I know it's early in the year, but I'm betting that we'll look back at 2012 and remember it as a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547304-Konkle_becomes_Brick_CEO.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547304-Konkle_becomes_Brick_CEO.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:03:32 GMT EDMONTON, Alberta - Vi Konkle has taken over as president and CEO of The Brick Group, succeeding... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547303-Jordan_s_opening_draws_crowd_in_Rhode_Island.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547303-Jordan_s_opening_draws_crowd_in_Rhode_Island.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:55:23 GMT WARWICK, R.I. - Jordan's Furniture new 115,000-squarefoot store here drew more than 35,000... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547301-Former_flagship_Robb_Stucky_unit_reopens.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547301-Former_flagship_Robb_Stucky_unit_reopens.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:34:00 GMT FORT MYERS, Fla. - The new owners of the Robb & Stucky brand name had a soft opening for the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547300-Closings_spell_opportunity.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547300-Closings_spell_opportunity.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:19:46 GMT PLAINVIEW, N.Y. - Sears Holdings Corp.'s recently announced plan to close as many as 120 Sears... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547299-Pier_1_December_sales_up_11_3_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547299-Pier_1_December_sales_up_11_3_.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:15:29 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas - Pier 1 Imports said today that its same-store sales for the five week period... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547273-TBG_to_host_former_Tennessee_coach_at_Tupelo_Furniture_Market.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547273-TBG_to_host_former_Tennessee_coach_at_Tupelo_Furniture_Market.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:34:53 GMT HARRIMAN, Tenn. — Buying group TBG - The Buying Giant is inviting all shoppers at next month's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547224-Hillside_Furniture_s_Home_Entertainment_Expo_to_benefit_cancer_charity.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547224-Hillside_Furniture_s_Home_Entertainment_Expo_to_benefit_cancer_charity.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:49:37 GMT BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Hillside Furniture will host its second Home Entertainment Expo at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547221-Horowitz_joins_World_Imports_as_sales_executive.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547221-Horowitz_joins_World_Imports_as_sales_executive.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:11:50 GMT FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Paul Horowitz, longtime executive director of Fash-N-Home Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547219-Ethan_Allen_refurnishes_2_homes_destroyed_by_tornados.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547219-Ethan_Allen_refurnishes_2_homes_destroyed_by_tornados.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:05:40 GMT JOPLIN, Mo. — Ethan Allen Interiors played a big part in the television show Extreme... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547218-Robb_Stucky_buys_land_for_second_Florida_store_in_Naples.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547218-Robb_Stucky_buys_land_for_second_Florida_store_in_Naples.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:32:54 GMT NAPLES, Fla. — Robb & Stucky International, which opened its first store in nearby Fort Myers,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547217-HOM_Furniture_to_honor_sales_rep_vendor_of_year.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547217-HOM_Furniture_to_honor_sales_rep_vendor_of_year.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:27:11 GMT COON RAPIDS, Minn. — HOM Furniture will honor Pat Kobler of King Hickory as its 2011 Sales... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547131-Furniture_Brands_International_s_stock_price_up_35_today.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547131-Furniture_Brands_International_s_stock_price_up_35_today.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:36:04 GMT ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International stock was up more than 35% on Thursday in heavy... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547128-Williams_Sonoma_reduces_fourth_quarter_earnings_estimate.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547128-Williams_Sonoma_reduces_fourth_quarter_earnings_estimate.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:03:35 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma has cut its earnings estimate for the fourth quarter, saying... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547126-Ikea_to_add_solar_panels_at_five_more_U_S_locations.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547126-Ikea_to_add_solar_panels_at_five_more_U_S_locations.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:38:55 GMT CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Ikea plans to install solar energy panels on five more of its U.S.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547107-Mattress_Firm_raises_fiscal_year_sales_forecast.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547107-Mattress_Firm_raises_fiscal_year_sales_forecast.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:06:40 GMT HOUSTON — Bedding retailer Mattress Firm has raised its sales and comparable-store sales... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547105-Mattress_retailer_to_pay_sales_associates_40_000_in_back_wages.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547105-Mattress_retailer_to_pay_sales_associates_40_000_in_back_wages.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:58:07 GMT BATON ROUGE, La. — Bedding retailer Mattress Direct has agreed to pay more than $40,000 in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547034-Mega_Group_USA_promotes_protection_plan_appliances.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547034-Mega_Group_USA_promotes_protection_plan_appliances.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:14:59 GMT GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Mega Group USA and protection products and services company Safeware have... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547030-Iowa_store_owner_has_been_missing_since_Thursday.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547030-Iowa_store_owner_has_been_missing_since_Thursday.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:01:17 GMT CRAWFORDSVILLE, Iowa — Authorities are continuing to search for Sharon Hopf, the owner of a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547015-Easyhome_revenues_rise_7_7_but_profit_declines.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547015-Easyhome_revenues_rise_7_7_but_profit_declines.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:35:42 GMT MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Money was Easyhome's most important commodity in the third quarter as its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547014-Consumer_confidence_rallies_in_December.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547014-Consumer_confidence_rallies_in_December.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:33:52 GMT NEW YORK - The Consumer Confidence Index jumped more than nine points in December, improving to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547013-Chloe_Furniture_closing_four_N_C_locations.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547013-Chloe_Furniture_closing_four_N_C_locations.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:28:40 GMT FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Chloe Furniture, a new chain started last year by former Hudson's Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547008-Decorative_Den_adds_three_owners.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547008-Decorative_Den_adds_three_owners.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:10:12 GMT EASTON, Mds. - Decorating Den Interiors, a system of independent design and home furnishings... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547005-No_cause_found_in_2010_Mich_store_explosion.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547005-No_cause_found_in_2010_Mich_store_explosion.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:04:34 GMT WAYNE, Mich. - A nearly yearlong investigation could not determine the cause of the explosion... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547003-Boyles_Furniture_name_to_be_reborn.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547003-Boyles_Furniture_name_to_be_reborn.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:02:13 GMT MOORESVILLE, N.C. - The Boyles Furniture name will soon be revived by two family members that... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547001-Agency_fines_China_s_DaVinci_Furniture_211_000_over_claims_of_deception.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547001-Agency_fines_China_s_DaVinci_Furniture_211_000_over_claims_of_deception.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:52:05 GMT SHANGHAI - A government agency has fined retailer Da-Vinci Furniture here about 1.33 million... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547000-Englander_honors_manufacturing_sales_excellence.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/547000-Englander_honors_manufacturing_sales_excellence.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:45:32 GMT OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - Englander Sleep Products honored two factories in its annual awards... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546993-Aaron_s_unit_HomeSmart_buys_8_stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546993-Aaron_s_unit_HomeSmart_buys_8_stores.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:31:20 GMT ATLANTA - HomeSmart, the Aaron's Inc. unit that offers weekly lease payments for consumers, has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546990-The_consumer_is_back_in_stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546990-The_consumer_is_back_in_stores.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:23:05 GMT With 2011 behind us and with a brand new year rolled out before us, I hope you're ready to roll... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546988-Vice_chairman_Durkott_retiring_from_Kittle_s.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546988-Vice_chairman_Durkott_retiring_from_Kittle_s.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:19:54 GMT INDIANAPOLIS - John F. Durkott, vice chairman and former CEO of Kittle's Furniture here, is... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546986-RoomStore_plans_to_close_24_units.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546986-RoomStore_plans_to_close_24_units.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:48:52 GMT RICHMOND, Va. - Officials with Top 100 retailer The RoomStore say they hope the company's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546982-Mattress_Firm_sales_soar_40_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546982-Mattress_Firm_sales_soar_40_.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:20:21 GMT HOUSTON — On the heels of its November initial public stock offering, bedding retailer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546944-Mattress_World_closing_seven_stores_in_Portland_Ore_area.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546944-Mattress_World_closing_seven_stores_in_Portland_Ore_area.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:42:12 GMT PORTLAND, Ore. — Mattress World is closing all seven of its company-owned area stores after it... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546943-Lowe_s_acquires_online_retailer_ATG_Stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546943-Lowe_s_acquires_online_retailer_ATG_Stores.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:38:01 GMT MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. said it has acquired ATG Stores, an... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546929-Milwaukee_based_Marcus_Investments_acquires_Verlo_Mattress_Factory_Stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546929-Milwaukee_based_Marcus_Investments_acquires_Verlo_Mattress_Factory_Stores.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:13:59 GMT MILWAUKEE — Marcus Investments, a firm formed by the Marcus family here, announced today that... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546914-Exclusive_Research_2012_Retail_Planning_Guide.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546914-Exclusive_Research_2012_Retail_Planning_Guide.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:24:45 GMT Furniture Today's 48-page Retail Planning Guide 2012 includes our economic analyses of the year... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546912-UPDATE_Four_liquidators_to_sell_inventory_at_RoomStore_locations.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546912-UPDATE_Four_liquidators_to_sell_inventory_at_RoomStore_locations.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:44:34 GMT RICHMOND, Va. — Hilco is teaming with Schottenstein Stores affiliate SB Capital, Tiger Capital... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546863-Vi_Konkle_becomes_president_and_CEO_of_The_Brick.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546863-Vi_Konkle_becomes_president_and_CEO_of_The_Brick.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:18:07 GMT EDMONTON, Alberta — Vi Konkle has taken over as president and CEO of The Brick Group,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546859-Hilco_Trading_wins_auction_to_liquidate_RoomStore_inventory.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546859-Hilco_Trading_wins_auction_to_liquidate_RoomStore_inventory.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:01:12 GMT RICHMOND, Va. — Hilco Trading has won an auction to determine who will liquidate the inventory... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546858-Pier_1_holiday_sales_up_11_3_in_December.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546858-Pier_1_holiday_sales_up_11_3_in_December.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:58:08 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas — Pier 1 Imports said today that its same-store sales for the five-week... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546856-Havertys_sales_increase_3_8_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546856-Havertys_sales_increase_3_8_in_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:54:46 GMT ATLANTA — Havertys Furniture closed the year with a strong fourth quarter and finished 2011 on... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546852-AshleySleep_donates_1_300_mattresses_to_help_military_families.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546852-AshleySleep_donates_1_300_mattresses_to_help_military_families.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:07:38 GMT ARCADIA, Wis. — AshleySleep, a division of Ashley Furniture here, is showing its appreciation... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546828-Youth_bed_canopy_dining_table_recalled.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546828-Youth_bed_canopy_dining_table_recalled.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:05:20 GMT WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recall notices for two... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546826-New_Jordan_s_Furniture_store_features_music_water_light_show.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546826-New_Jordan_s_Furniture_store_features_music_water_light_show.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:51:26 GMT WARWICK, R.I. — Jordan's Furniture new 115,000-square-foot store here drew more than 35,000... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546823-Onetime_flagship_Robb_Stucky_store_to_reopen_this_week.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546823-Onetime_flagship_Robb_Stucky_store_to_reopen_this_week.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:28:19 GMT FORT MYERS, Fla. — The new owners of the Robb & Stucky brand name will reopen the chain's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546793-Young_America_website_offers_incentive_to_buy_local_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546793-Young_America_website_offers_incentive_to_buy_local_.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:53:43 GMT STANLEYTOWN, Va. — Youth and infant furniture manufacturer Young America is taking an... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546766-Charleston_S_C_s_Sofa_Super_Store_to_close.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546766-Charleston_S_C_s_Sofa_Super_Store_to_close.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:10:43 GMT CHARLESTON, S.C. — Sofa Super Store will close its two stores here after two decades in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546765-Sears_announces_79_stores_it_will_close_including_38_Kmarts.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546765-Sears_announces_79_stores_it_will_close_including_38_Kmarts.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:57:34 GMT HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings has announced 79 stores the company will close, which... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546756-John_Durkott_retiring_as_vice_chairman_of_Kittle_s_Furniture.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546756-John_Durkott_retiring_as_vice_chairman_of_Kittle_s_Furniture.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:03:06 GMT INDIANAPOLIS — John F. Durkott, vice chairman and former CEO of Kittle's Furniture here, is... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546749-No_cause_found_in_2010_Michigan_furniture_store_explosion.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546749-No_cause_found_in_2010_Michigan_furniture_store_explosion.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:30:30 GMT WAYNE, Mich. — A nearly yearlong investigation could not determine the cause of the explosion... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546748-UPDATE_Report_says_Chloe_Furniture_closing_four_N_C_stores.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546748-UPDATE_Report_says_Chloe_Furniture_closing_four_N_C_stores.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:25:23 GMT FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Chloe Furniture, a new chain started this year by Hudson's Furniture's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546745-Agency_fines_China_s_DaVinci_Furniture_211_000_over_claims_of_deception.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546745-Agency_fines_China_s_DaVinci_Furniture_211_000_over_claims_of_deception.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:34:26 GMT SHANGHAI, China — A government agency has fined retailer DaVinci Furniture here about 1.33... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546735-Terri_s_Consign_Design_back_in_business.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546735-Terri_s_Consign_Design_back_in_business.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:50:22 GMT PHOENIX — Terri's Consign & Design, the home furnishings consignment stores that shut down... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546732-Boyles_Furniture_name_to_be_reborn_in_North_Carolina.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546732-Boyles_Furniture_name_to_be_reborn_in_North_Carolina.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:20:19 GMT MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The Boyles Furniture name will soon be revived by two family members that... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546674-Retailers_make_holiday_furniture_donations.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546674-Retailers_make_holiday_furniture_donations.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:57:45 GMT HIGH POINT — Two Top 100 furniture retailers have brightened the Christmas season for some... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546670-Globe_Express_Services_adds_four_international_offices.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546670-Globe_Express_Services_adds_four_international_offices.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:35:00 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Globe Express Services, a logistics provider with expertise in home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546618-Slumberland_Furniture_donates_mattresses.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546618-Slumberland_Furniture_donates_mattresses.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:05:17 GMT MINOT, N.D. — Top 100 retailer Slumberland Furniture has delivered an early Christmas present... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546617-Mattress_Firm_sees_40_4_rise_in_third_quarter_sales.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546617-Mattress_Firm_sees_40_4_rise_in_third_quarter_sales.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:03:03 GMT HOUSTON — On the heels of last month's initial public offering, bedding retailer Mattress Firm... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546587-Sears_Canada_sales_fall_7_1_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546587-Sears_Canada_sales_fall_7_1_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:17:33 GMT TORONTO - Multi-channel retailer Sears Canada said its revenues for its fiscal third quarter... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546586-BMTC_Group_s_sales_earnings_decline_in_3Q.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546586-BMTC_Group_s_sales_earnings_decline_in_3Q.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:15:51 GMT MONTREAL - BMTC Group reported an 8% sales decline in the third quarter, which it attributed to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546584-Factory_owner_Lu_opens_store_prototype_in_Taiwan.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546584-Factory_owner_Lu_opens_store_prototype_in_Taiwan.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:12:15 GMT TAIPEI, Taiwan - Factory owner Sunny Lu, an exporter of furniture to the United States for more... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546583-La_Z_Boy_honors_top_sales_representatives.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546583-La_Z_Boy_honors_top_sales_representatives.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT MONROE, Mich. - La-Z-Boy inducted 11 members into its Summit Club, an honor for its top sales... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546582-Berk_starts_consulting_firm.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546582-Berk_starts_consulting_firm.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:08:12 GMT GRAND BLANC, Mich. - Industry veteran Fred Berk has formed a home furnishings consulting... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546579-Tangerine_Tango_top_hue_for_2012_Pantone_predicts.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546579-Tangerine_Tango_top_hue_for_2012_Pantone_predicts.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:50:41 GMT HIGH POINT - If you saw a lot of orange around the marketplace this year, count on seeing more... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546575-Lexington_takes_Manhattan_with_new_design_showroom.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546575-Lexington_takes_Manhattan_with_new_design_showroom.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:29:22 GMT NEW YORK - Lexington Home Brands welcomed designers, media and other guests to its new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546574-Suppliers_adapt_to_retailer_payment_needs.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546574-Suppliers_adapt_to_retailer_payment_needs.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:23:32 GMT HIGH POINT - The changing credit environment and evolution of how furniture is shipped means... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546556-UPDATE_RoomStore_aiming_for_leaner_more_competitive_operation.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546556-UPDATE_RoomStore_aiming_for_leaner_more_competitive_operation.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:58:29 GMT RICHMOND, Va. — Top 100 retailer The RoomStore hopes that bankruptcy reorganization will help... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546551-Klaussner_donates_5_000_to_charities_chosen_by_retail_employees.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546551-Klaussner_donates_5_000_to_charities_chosen_by_retail_employees.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:02:04 GMT ASHEBORO, N.C. — Klaussner Home Furnishings has donated $5,000 to charities and other... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546543-Jamison_adds_showroom_for_company_Spring_Air_lines.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546543-Jamison_adds_showroom_for_company_Spring_Air_lines.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:32:19 GMT GALLATIN, Tenn. - Jamison Bedding is laying out a fresh welcome mat for retailers at its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546537-NFM_closes_on_land_for_Dallas_store.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546537-NFM_closes_on_land_for_Dallas_store.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:18:20 GMT DALLAS - Nebraska Furniture Mart has closed on 433 acres here, clearing the way for the Omaha,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546534-Bermex_names_H_P_building_The_Factory.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546534-Bermex_names_H_P_building_The_Factory.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:50:19 GMT HIGH POINT - Bermex Group has named its new High Point showroom building The Factory, a nod to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546532-What_s_ahead_for_us_in_2012.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546532-What_s_ahead_for_us_in_2012.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:43:08 GMT With a challenging 2011 just about in the books, I find myself wondering what 2012 may hold.My... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546531-Loper_joins_Bassett_in_new_VP_post.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546531-Loper_joins_Bassett_in_new_VP_post.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:39:08 GMT BASSETT, Va. - Case goods and upholstery resource Bassett Furniture has hired Renee Loper as... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546529-Berman_acquires_Room_Place.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546529-Berman_acquires_Room_Place.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:10:00 GMT LOMBARD, Ill. - Bruce Berman, former CEO of The Room Place here, said last week he appears to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546528-RoomStore_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546528-RoomStore_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:00:09 GMT RICHMOND, Va. - Room-Store was facing mounting losses, sharply decreasing sales and a shortage... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546527-Pier_1_profits_up_9_4_in_3Q.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546527-Pier_1_profits_up_9_4_in_3Q.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:12:52 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas - Retailer Pier 1 Imports said its profits rose 9.4% in the quarter ended Nov.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546502-Theodore_Alexander_unveils_retailer_incentive.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546502-Theodore_Alexander_unveils_retailer_incentive.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:48:13 GMT HIGH POINT — High end case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander is offering one of two new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546500-Longtime_retailer_Oskar_Huber_dies_at_78.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546500-Longtime_retailer_Oskar_Huber_dies_at_78.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:28:43 GMT PHILADELPHIA — Oskar Huber, longtime president of Oskar Huber Furniture, has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546499-RoomStore_seeks_court_approval_for_25_store_closings.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546499-RoomStore_seeks_court_approval_for_25_store_closings.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:15:58 GMT RICHMOND, Va. — The RoomStore is seeking U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval to close 25 stores and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546456-Simmons_Sleep_Experts_present_ComforPedic_Loft_sleep_sets_to_Dallas_firemen.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546456-Simmons_Sleep_Experts_present_ComforPedic_Loft_sleep_sets_to_Dallas_firemen.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:56:16 GMT DALLAS — Simmons partnered with retailer Sleep Experts here to present a surprise gift of new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546455-DRSC_adds_25_storefronts_to_network_in_2011.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546455-DRSC_adds_25_storefronts_to_network_in_2011.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:41:14 GMT CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — The Dufresne Retail Solutions Group has added 25 storefronts to its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546430-HomeSmart_adds_eight_stores_in_Georgia_Alabama.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546430-HomeSmart_adds_eight_stores_in_Georgia_Alabama.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:01:04 GMT ATLANTA — HomeSmart, the Aaron's Inc. unit that offers weekly lease payments for consumers,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546424-Hillside_Furniture_hosts_Alzheimer_s_Assn_benefit.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546424-Hillside_Furniture_hosts_Alzheimer_s_Assn_benefit.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:52:09 GMT BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Hillside Furniture hosted a silent auction at its location here at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546401-Pier_1_Imports_profit_rises_on_8_2_sales_gain_in_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546401-Pier_1_Imports_profit_rises_on_8_2_sales_gain_in_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:50:16 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas — Retailer Pier 1 Imports said its profits rose 9.4% in the quarter ended... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546400-Nebraska_Furniture_Mart_closes_on_Dallas_area_property.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546400-Nebraska_Furniture_Mart_closes_on_Dallas_area_property.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:46:54 GMT DALLAS — Nebraska Furniture Mart has closed on 433 acres here, clearing the way for the Omaha,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546397-Aaron_s_to_sponsor_athletic_programs_at_30_universities.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546397-Aaron_s_to_sponsor_athletic_programs_at_30_universities.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:36:39 GMT ATLANTA — Rent-to-own furniture and appliance retailer Aaron's has entered into a multi-year... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546377-Bruce_Berman_wins_bidding_for_The_RoomPlace.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546377-Bruce_Berman_wins_bidding_for_The_RoomPlace.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:05:00 GMT LOMBARD, Ill. — Bruce Berman, former CEO of The RoomPlace here, said he appears to have won... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546361-Art_Van_helps_collect_50_000_pounds_of_food_for_needy.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546361-Art_Van_helps_collect_50_000_pounds_of_food_for_needy.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:52:44 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture teamed with WXYZ-TV here to collect more than 50,000 pounds... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546355-UPDATE_Top_100_retailer_The_RoomPlace_up_for_sale_at_auction_today.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546355-UPDATE_Top_100_retailer_The_RoomPlace_up_for_sale_at_auction_today.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:25:58 GMT LOMBARD, Ill. — The RoomPlace is up for auction today, and former CEO Bruce Berman is the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546347-Retailer_group_wins_by_sharing_market_intelligence.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546347-Retailer_group_wins_by_sharing_market_intelligence.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:21:53 GMT NAPLES, Fla. - Members of a retail performance group called The Strivers shared some of their... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546346-Bassett_changes_game_with_HGTV_partnership.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546346-Bassett_changes_game_with_HGTV_partnership.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:05:50 GMT NAPLES, Fla. - When HGTV and Bassett Furniture Inds. first began discussing plans for a new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546345-Collaboration_social_media_flash_sales_change_retail.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546345-Collaboration_social_media_flash_sales_change_retail.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:32:40 GMT NAPLES, Fla. - In 2009, the economic climate wasn't working in favor of Gardner-White and the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546343-Chicago_area_retailer_The_RoomPlace_up_for_sale_at_auction.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546343-Chicago_area_retailer_The_RoomPlace_up_for_sale_at_auction.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:45:38 GMT LOMBARD, Ill. — The RoomPlace is up for auction Wednesday, and former CEO Bruce Berman is the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546340-Watch_video_congratulations_for_Furniture_Today_s_leaders_of_year_Havertys_and_Ashley.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546340-Watch_video_congratulations_for_Furniture_Today_s_leaders_of_year_Havertys_and_Ashley.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:38:24 GMT NAPLES, Fla. — Atlanta-based Havertys and Arcadia, Wis.-based Ashley Furniture Inds. were... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546317-UPDATE_Losses_cash_shortage_led_to_RoomStore_filing.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546317-UPDATE_Losses_cash_shortage_led_to_RoomStore_filing.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:17:02 GMT RICHMOND, Va. — RoomStore was facing mounting losses, sharply decreasing sales and a shortage... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546308-Ross_Furniture_Logistics_expands_Florida_facility.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546308-Ross_Furniture_Logistics_expands_Florida_facility.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:20:16 GMT FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Ross Furniture Logistics, a freight forwarding company based in Boca... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546306-Top_retailers_share_game_changing_success_strategies.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546306-Top_retailers_share_game_changing_success_strategies.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:49:26 GMT NAPLES, Fla. - Four top furniture retailers shared their game-changing strategies for success at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546303-Case_offers_blueprint_to_become_a_game_changer.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546303-Case_offers_blueprint_to_become_a_game_changer.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:36:55 GMT NAPLES, Fla. - Former La-Z-Boy executive and current business consultant John Case gave... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546297-Inaugural_Conference_Set.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546297-Inaugural_Conference_Set.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:19:13 GMT HIGH POINT - Casual Living magazine will host its inaugural Casual Living Conference Feb. 22-24... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546296-Today_s_non_linear_buyers.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546296-Today_s_non_linear_buyers.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:14:47 GMT The customer's journey to buy furniture has changed dramatically. What was once a linear and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546290-Bob_s_workers_in_N_Y_N_H_vote_to_join_union.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546290-Bob_s_workers_in_N_Y_N_H_vote_to_join_union.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:39:27 GMT MANCHESTER, Conn. - Salespeople at four more Bob's Discount Furniture stores in New Hampshire... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546287-Pier_1_reports_7_same_store_gain_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546287-Pier_1_reports_7_same_store_gain_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:33:54 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas - Pier 1 Imports said its same-store sales rose 7% in the third quarter ended... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546286-Bernie_Phyl_s_plans_Natick_store_upscale_shop.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546286-Bernie_Phyl_s_plans_Natick_store_upscale_shop.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:33:52 GMT NATICK, Mass. - Bernie & Phyl's Furniture will open a new full-line showroom and a smaller new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546285-How_will_you_drive_business_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546285-How_will_you_drive_business_.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:31:03 GMT At Furniture/Today's recent Leadership Conference, there was plenty of talk about driving the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546284-Conn_s_posts_12_7M_loss_as_sales_grow_5_2_.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546284-Conn_s_posts_12_7M_loss_as_sales_grow_5_2_.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:30:24 GMT BEAUMONT, Texas - Despite a 5.2% jump in sales, retailer Conn's Inc. said its net loss for the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546276-Havertys_Ashley_honored_at_Leadership_Conference.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546276-Havertys_Ashley_honored_at_Leadership_Conference.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:17:29 GMT NAPLES, Fla. - At its annual Leadership Conference here this month, Furniture/Today honored two... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546268-Ikea_adding_solar_panels_to_10_more_U_S_sites.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546268-Ikea_adding_solar_panels_to_10_more_U_S_sites.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:35:45 GMT CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - Ikea plans to install solar energy panels on nine U.S. stores and a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546266-You_can_shake_your_fist_at_the_Internet_or_use_it.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546266-You_can_shake_your_fist_at_the_Internet_or_use_it.php?rssid=20050 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:21:34 GMT We have been reading several studies on social media and mobile marketing and how these new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546253-Renee_Loper_joins_Bassett_Furniture_as_vice_president.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546253-Renee_Loper_joins_Bassett_Furniture_as_vice_president.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:04:43 GMT BASSETT, Va. — Case goods and upholstery resource Bassett Furniture has named Renee Loper as... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546249-UPDATE_Richmond_based_RoomStore_files_for_Chapter_11_protection.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546249-UPDATE_Richmond_based_RoomStore_files_for_Chapter_11_protection.php?rssid=20050 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:42:00 GMT RICHMOND, Va. — RoomStore, the last surviving business segment of the former Heilig-Meyers... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546210-Lexington_hosts_event_in_New_York_Design_Center_showroom.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546210-Lexington_hosts_event_in_New_York_Design_Center_showroom.php?rssid=20050 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:37:13 GMT NEW YORK — Lexington Home Brands welcomed more than 300 designers, media and guests to its new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546202-Bernie_Phyl_s_Furniture_to_open_2_stores_including_new_concept.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546202-Bernie_Phyl_s_Furniture_to_open_2_stores_including_new_concept.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:31:15 GMT NATICK, Mass. — Bernie & Phyl's Furniture will open a new full-line showroom and a smaller new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546190-Conn_s_reports_larger_loss_in_quarter_despite_5_2_sales_gain.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546190-Conn_s_reports_larger_loss_in_quarter_despite_5_2_sales_gain.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:32:11 GMT BEAUMONT, Texas — Despite a 5.2% jump in sales, retailer Conn's Inc. said its net loss for the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546185-Student_videos_about_Mor_Furniture_for_Less_win_2_500_for_two_schools.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546185-Student_videos_about_Mor_Furniture_for_Less_win_2_500_for_two_schools.php?rssid=20050 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:05:00 GMT SAN DIEGO — Mor Furniture for Less has awarded two elementary school students first place in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546129-Decorating_Den_adds_three_businesses.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546129-Decorating_Den_adds_three_businesses.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:35:02 GMT EASTON, Mds. — Decorating Den Interiors, a system of independent design and home furnishings... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546116-Hats_off_to_Paul_Broyhill.php?rssid=20050 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/546116-Hats_off_to_Paul_Broyhill.php?rssid=20050 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:24:30 GMT If you missed the 14th annual Furniture/Today Leadership Conference, you just may have missed...