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SIMONS, Ga. — The Georgia Home Furnishings Assn. has honored Turner Furniture of Tipton,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307343-Lang_Furniture_launches_consumer_Web_site.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307343-Lang_Furniture_launches_consumer_Web_site.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:59:42 GMT MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Domestic wood manufacturer Lang Furniture has partnered with... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307313-Eric_Spitzer_Bill_Frame_join_new_Spring_Air.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307313-Eric_Spitzer_Bill_Frame_join_new_Spring_Air.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:34:24 GMT BOSTON — Spring Air International, the new Spring Air entity aiming to relaunch the brand... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307256-Simmons_sales_fall_19_6_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307256-Simmons_sales_fall_19_6_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:54:45 GMT ATLANTA — Bedding major Simmons, which is in the midst of a financial restructuring, reported... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307253-Six_industry_leaders_nominated_for_Furniture_Hall_of_Fame.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307253-Six_industry_leaders_nominated_for_Furniture_Hall_of_Fame.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:32:09 GMT HIGH POINT — Six industry leaders have been nominated for election to the American Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307249-Twin_Star_welcomes_dogs_for_a_day.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307249-Twin_Star_welcomes_dogs_for_a_day.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:15 GMT DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Electric fireplace manufacturer Twin-Star International brought in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307246-Art_Van_giving_away_1959_red_Corvette.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307246-Art_Van_giving_away_1959_red_Corvette.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:30:32 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van is giving away a 1959 "little red Corvette" convertible in a promotion... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307244-RoomPlace_opens_store_in_Chicago_suburb.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307244-RoomPlace_opens_store_in_Chicago_suburb.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:23:57 GMT LOMBARD, Ill. — The RoomPlace is opening a 27,000-square-foot showroom in the Chicago suburb... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307243-Las_Vegas_Market_sets_design_events_speakers_for_September.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307243-Las_Vegas_Market_sets_design_events_speakers_for_September.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:15:40 GMT LAS VEGAS — Several seminars at September's Las Vegas Market will help marketgoers keep track... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307242-Chinese_furniture_producer_receives_preliminary_rate_of_zero.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307242-Chinese_furniture_producer_receives_preliminary_rate_of_zero.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:14:59 GMT WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce has assigned a preliminary antidumping duty rate... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307241-Sealy_sales_fall_20_5_in_quarter.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307241-Sealy_sales_fall_20_5_in_quarter.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:11:33 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. — Bedding major Sealy Corp. swung to a net loss of $5.2 million in the quarter... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307205-Furniture_leaders_gather_for_Anti_Defamation_League_dinner.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307205-Furniture_leaders_gather_for_Anti_Defamation_League_dinner.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:10 GMT NEW YORK — Leaders from the home furnishings industry were honored by the Anti-Defamation... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307201-Simmons_extends_forbearance_period_to_Aug_14.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307201-Simmons_extends_forbearance_period_to_Aug_14.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:35:34 GMT ATLANTA — Bedding major Simmons said Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307199-Flexsteel_Inds_hosts_training_session_for_52_retailers.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307199-Flexsteel_Inds_hosts_training_session_for_52_retailers.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:31:35 GMT BRANSON, Mo. — Flexsteel Inds. hosted a class of 52 retailers from 26 stores at the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307144-Consumer_Confidence_Index_dips_in_June.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307144-Consumer_Confidence_Index_dips_in_June.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:31:14 GMT NEW YORK — After showing significant gains in April and May, the Consumer Confidence Index... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307143-Finalists_in_15_categories_chosen_for_annual_Pinnacle_Design_Awards.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307143-Finalists_in_15_categories_chosen_for_annual_Pinnacle_Design_Awards.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:28:58 GMT NEW LONDON, N.C. — Finalists in 15 categories have been announced for this year's 14th Annual... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307141-Tumblers_help_Walter_E_Smithe_promote_Pierre_Deux_furniture.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307141-Tumblers_help_Walter_E_Smithe_promote_Pierre_Deux_furniture.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:19:39 GMT CHICAGO — The Walter E. Smithe brothers combine tumbling, a local landmark and some crudely... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307138-University_Loft_pays_400_000_settlement.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307138-University_Loft_pays_400_000_settlement.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:12:10 GMT WASHINGTON — Contract living room and bedroom furniture specialist University Loft has agreed... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307128-Loyal_Bedding_mattress_sets_recalled_for_fire_risk.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307128-Loyal_Bedding_mattress_sets_recalled_for_fire_risk.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:07:18 GMT WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307110-Tupelo_Furniture_Market_to_run_Aug_14_16.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307110-Tupelo_Furniture_Market_to_run_Aug_14_16.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:36:12 GMT TUPELO, Miss. — Responding to input from retailers, exhibitors and reps, the Tupelo Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307109-Timber_Products_wood_mill_earns_FSC_certification.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307109-Timber_Products_wood_mill_earns_FSC_certification.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:03:55 GMT SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Timber Products Co.'s Medford, Ore., facility, where its GreenT line of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307100-Cargill_s_BiOH_Polyols_offers_retail_locator_for_products.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307100-Cargill_s_BiOH_Polyols_offers_retail_locator_for_products.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:04:26 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Cargill's BiOH Polyols has launched an online retail locator to help consumers... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307073-Tempur_Pedic_president_says_lawsuit_ISPA_work_not_at_odds.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307073-Tempur_Pedic_president_says_lawsuit_ISPA_work_not_at_odds.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:50:37 GMT LEXINGTON, Ky. — As chairman of the International Sleep Products Assn., Rick Anderson is a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307025-Free_gas_grocery_incentives_draw_consumer_complaints.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307025-Free_gas_grocery_incentives_draw_consumer_complaints.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:20:23 GMT HIGH POINT — Consumers are complaining about a free gas and grocery voucher incentive program... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307022-Furniture_retailer_Cantoni_Metropolitan_Home_host_Dallas_event.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307022-Furniture_retailer_Cantoni_Metropolitan_Home_host_Dallas_event.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:45:00 GMT DALLAS — Contemporary furniture retailer Cantoni and Metropolitan Home magazine hosted a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307019-Blu_Dot_expanding_to_new_facilities_in_Minnesota.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307019-Blu_Dot_expanding_to_new_facilities_in_Minnesota.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:31:39 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Furniture source Blu Dot is expanding to new facilities in the Twin Cities,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307020-Lexington_Home_Brands_awards_jewelry_trips.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307020-Lexington_Home_Brands_awards_jewelry_trips.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:31:36 GMT THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Three retailers have won drawings held by Lexington Home Brands during the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307018-Specialty_Sleep_Assn_offers_DVD_of_Green_Initiative_conference.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307018-Specialty_Sleep_Assn_offers_DVD_of_Green_Initiative_conference.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:24:22 GMT FRIANT, Calif. — The Specialty Sleep Assn. has released a DVD from the recent SSA Green... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307016-Badcock_Home_Furniture_more_lays_off_40.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/307016-Badcock_Home_Furniture_more_lays_off_40.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:14:07 GMT MULBERRY, Fla. — Badcock Home Furniture & more has laid off 40 people citing poor business... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306958-Retailer_Design_Within_Reach_intends_de_listing_from_NASDAQ.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306958-Retailer_Design_Within_Reach_intends_de_listing_from_NASDAQ.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:06:07 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Retailer Design Within Reach has told the NASDAQ stock market that it intends... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306957-High_Point_showroom_exec_Ann_Aston_Pickering_dies_at_68.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306957-High_Point_showroom_exec_Ann_Aston_Pickering_dies_at_68.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:01:38 GMT BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. — Ann Aston Pickering, the longtime property manager at the 200 Steele... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306897-UPDATE_Court_approves_sale_of_1800mattress_com_to_Sleepy_s.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306897-UPDATE_Court_approves_sale_of_1800mattress_com_to_Sleepy_s.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:52:13 GMT NEW YORK — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the sale of bankrupt retailer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306896-Top_airline_executive_to_share_business_insights_at_Las_Vegas_Market_seminar.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306896-Top_airline_executive_to_share_business_insights_at_Las_Vegas_Market_seminar.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:48:28 GMT LAS VEGAS — Former Southwest Airlines CEO Howard Putnam will headline a Business Survival... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306895-American_Home_Furnishings_Alliance_members_share_marketing_strategies.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306895-American_Home_Furnishings_Alliance_members_share_marketing_strategies.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:40:14 GMT MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Members of the American Home Furnishings Alliance gathered here earlier... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306890-Capel_Rugs_creates_Web_sites_for_retailers.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306890-Capel_Rugs_creates_Web_sites_for_retailers.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:33:29 GMT TROY, N.C. — Capel Rugs says it is making its area rugs and related products available for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306889-Doughnut_seat_wins_Chair_Affair_competition.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/306889-Doughnut_seat_wins_Chair_Affair_competition.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:24:38 GMT WASHINGTON — A doughnut-shaped chair made of strips of cardboard has won this year's Chair... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295775-Eric_Easter_rejoins_Kittle_s_as_president.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295775-Eric_Easter_rejoins_Kittle_s_as_president.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:43:05 GMT INDIANAPOLIS — Retailer Kittle's has rehired Eric Easter as president and chief operating... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295774-MicroD_launches_electronic_catalog_software.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295774-MicroD_launches_electronic_catalog_software.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:36:47 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Software provider MicroD has launched a package called MPCat (Master Product... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295741-Court_approves_sale_of_1800mattress_com_to_Sleepy_s.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295741-Court_approves_sale_of_1800mattress_com_to_Sleepy_s.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:54:43 GMT NEW YORK — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the sale of bankrupt retailer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295729-1800mattress_com_seeks_quick_ruling.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295729-1800mattress_com_seeks_quick_ruling.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:07:12 GMT NEW YORK — Attorneys for bankrupt 1800mattress.com said the retailer may not be able to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295725-New_sculpture_depicts_Leon_s_Furniture_founder.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295725-New_sculpture_depicts_Leon_s_Furniture_founder.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:55:51 GMT WELLAND, Ontario — A new life-sized sculpture of Leon's Furniture founder Alban Leon in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295722-T_H_Perkins_Furniture_wins_SEHFA_s_Retailer_of_Year_Award.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295722-T_H_Perkins_Furniture_wins_SEHFA_s_Retailer_of_Year_Award.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:29:55 GMT DESTIN, Fla. — Don and Theresia Perkins of T.H. Perkins Furniture, Brookhaven, Miss., received... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295723-Louisiana_s_Home_Furniture_expanding.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295723-Louisiana_s_Home_Furniture_expanding.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:24:19 GMT LAFAYETTE, La. — Home Furniture here has relocated one of its first units to a new larger... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295721-TV_report_profiles_Troutman_Chair_factory.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295721-TV_report_profiles_Troutman_Chair_factory.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:18:43 GMT TROUTMAN, N.C. — Troutman Chair landed some TV time last week when a station profiled the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295720-Ethan_Allen_to_consolidate_plants_cut_320_jobs.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295720-Ethan_Allen_to_consolidate_plants_cut_320_jobs.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:13:47 GMT DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen announced Wednesday that it will consolidate operations of two... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295711-Group_honors_Kincaid_Furniture_for_catalogs.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295711-Group_honors_Kincaid_Furniture_for_catalogs.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:41:17 GMT HUDSON, N.C. — Case goods and upholstery source Kincaid Furniture has been saluted by a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295597-Shareholder_sues_FBI_over_executive_pay.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295597-Shareholder_sues_FBI_over_executive_pay.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:20:20 GMT ST. LOUIS — A longtime Furniture Brands International shareholder is suing company executives... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295592-Culp_earns_profit_as_sales_fall_25_4_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295592-Culp_earns_profit_as_sales_fall_25_4_.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:58:38 GMT HIGH POINT — Culp Inc., a major supplier of upholstery fabric and mattress ticking, said sales... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295591-Malaysian_International_Furniture_Fair_draws_19_000_plus_visitors.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295591-Malaysian_International_Furniture_Fair_draws_19_000_plus_visitors.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:55:42 GMT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A global economic slowdown kept some buyers away from the most recent... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295589-Goldberg_family_to_receive_Jerry_Gans_Memorial_Award.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295589-Goldberg_family_to_receive_Jerry_Gans_Memorial_Award.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:50:12 GMT NEW YORK — The Greater New York Home Furnishings Assn. is honoring Raymour & Flanigan... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295590-Hill_Country_opens_14th_Ashley_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295590-Hill_Country_opens_14th_Ashley_store.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:49:23 GMT McALLEN, Texas — Hill Country Furniture Partners has opened its 14th Ashley Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295584-Global_Care_Solutions_not_involved_in_Stainsafe_Canada_bankruptcy.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295584-Global_Care_Solutions_not_involved_in_Stainsafe_Canada_bankruptcy.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:25:49 GMT PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Global Care Solutions does not own Stainsafe of Canada and isn't... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295583-Marty_Libowsky_s_grandson_needs_blood.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295583-Marty_Libowsky_s_grandson_needs_blood.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:21:52 GMT LOS ANGELES — Veteran furniture sales representative Marty Libowsky, perhaps best known as the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295582-Art_Van_names_communications_director.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295582-Art_Van_names_communications_director.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:18:18 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture has hired television veteran Diane Charles as director of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295546-NHFA_s_New_England_chapter_holding_charity_golf_tourney.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295546-NHFA_s_New_England_chapter_holding_charity_golf_tourney.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:50:12 GMT HIGH POINT —The New England chapter of the National Home Furnishings Assn. will host its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295544-Cantoni_Metropolitan_Home_holding_reception_in_Dallas.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295544-Cantoni_Metropolitan_Home_holding_reception_in_Dallas.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:42:54 GMT DALLAS — A cocktail reception, co-hosted by Metropolitan Home and Cantoni, is scheduled from 7... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295541-N_J_furniture_store_owner_gets_five_year_sentence_for_deceptive_practices.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295541-N_J_furniture_store_owner_gets_five_year_sentence_for_deceptive_practices.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:14:36 GMT FAIR HAVEN, N.J. — The owner of a New Jersey furniture store has been sentenced to five years... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295540-Habitat_draws_flak_for_mistweetment_of_Twitter_search_terms.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295540-Habitat_draws_flak_for_mistweetment_of_Twitter_search_terms.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:07:40 GMT LONDON — British home furnishings chain Habitat has been accused of hijacking global interest... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295536-Wholesale_Interiors_exhibiting_at_Midwest_Furniture_Show.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295536-Wholesale_Interiors_exhibiting_at_Midwest_Furniture_Show.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:01:33 GMT BENSENVILLE, Ill. — Wholesale Interiors, an Internet resource for custom-order furniture, is... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295519-Ethan_Allen_opening_showroom_at_World_Market_Center_in_Las_Vegas.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295519-Ethan_Allen_opening_showroom_at_World_Market_Center_in_Las_Vegas.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:54:56 GMT LAS VEGAS — Ethan Allen will open a retail showroom in the World Market Center's Las Vegas... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295500-Coalition_of_furniture_importers_producers_looking_into_dumping_settlements.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295500-Coalition_of_furniture_importers_producers_looking_into_dumping_settlements.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:29:14 GMT HIGH POINT — A coalition of importers and Chinese wood bedroom furniture producers has hired a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295488-Angelo_Surmelis_upholstery_hitting_retail_on_August_10.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295488-Angelo_Surmelis_upholstery_hitting_retail_on_August_10.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:45:30 GMT LOS ANGELES — Designer and HGTV host Angelo Surmelis will launch his first upholstery... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295484-Emerald_Home_Furnishings_holds_open_house_for_retailers.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295484-Emerald_Home_Furnishings_holds_open_house_for_retailers.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:12:11 GMT TACOMA, Wash. — Emerald Home Furnishings kicked off the summer this month with its annual open... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295483-Banner_ordered_to_stop_selling_Web_program_for_retailers.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295483-Banner_ordered_to_stop_selling_Web_program_for_retailers.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:06:05 GMT PHILADELPHIA — A district court here has issued a preliminary injunction against Banner Retail... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295479-England_Inc_to_show_at_High_Point_premarket_in_September.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295479-England_Inc_to_show_at_High_Point_premarket_in_September.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:16 GMT HIGH POINT — Custom upholstery manufacturer England Inc. has joined the list of 22... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295475-Oklahoma_City_furniture_retailer_bucks_downturn.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295475-Oklahoma_City_furniture_retailer_bucks_downturn.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:28:11 GMT OKLAHOMA CITY — Muebleria La Popular, a three-store chain in south Oklahoma City, grew its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295472-Gallery_Furniture_creating_sculpture_from_remnants_of_burned_warehouse.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295472-Gallery_Furniture_creating_sculpture_from_remnants_of_burned_warehouse.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:16:23 GMT HOUSTON — Gallery Furniture, which had its warehouse destroyed and showroom damaged in a fire... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295429-Guilford_Technical_Community_College_considering_furniture_design_program.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295429-Guilford_Technical_Community_College_considering_furniture_design_program.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:31:54 GMT HIGH POINT — Officials at Guilford Technical Community College are discussing a possible... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295428-Victor_Group_aims_to_educate_furniture_industry_about_green_fabrics.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295428-Victor_Group_aims_to_educate_furniture_industry_about_green_fabrics.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:28:06 GMT SAINT-GEORGES, Quebec — Victor Group says it has long been known in the contract furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295427-Shine_Home_connects_with_consumers_via_social_media.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295427-Shine_Home_connects_with_consumers_via_social_media.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:21:17 GMT SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. — Upscale case goods, upholstery and accent furniture source Shine... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295426-Magniflex_launches_drop_ship_bedding_program.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295426-Magniflex_launches_drop_ship_bedding_program.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:13:54 GMT NEW YORK — Italian specialty bedding producer Magniflex has launched a drop-ship program to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295382-Las_Vegas_Market_lists_discount_hotel_rates.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295382-Las_Vegas_Market_lists_discount_hotel_rates.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:24:13 GMT LAS VEGAS — Organizers of the Las Vegas Market said they have negotiated discounted hotel... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295374-32_exhibitors_set_for_Toronto_Summer_Furniture_Show.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295374-32_exhibitors_set_for_Toronto_Summer_Furniture_Show.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:51:14 GMT TORONTO — Some 32 permanent showrooms in and around the International Centre here will open... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295369-Mississippi_startup_offers_hospitality_seating.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295369-Mississippi_startup_offers_hospitality_seating.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:08:03 GMT TUPELO, Miss. — Hospitality industry veterans Phil Hoffman and Bill Cotter have launched an... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295364-Shanghai_textile_show_set_for_Aug_25_27.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295364-Shanghai_textile_show_set_for_Aug_25_27.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:57:44 GMT SHANGHAI, China — Asia's largest home textile trade fair, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295312-Durham_Furniture_completes_restructuring.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295312-Durham_Furniture_completes_restructuring.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:49:27 GMT DURHAM, Ontario — Durham Furniture has completed its financial restructuring and is no longer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295311-Stainsafe_of_Canada_out_of_business.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295311-Stainsafe_of_Canada_out_of_business.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:43:28 GMT WHITBY, Ontario — Fabric protection supplier Stainsafe of Canada has gone bankrupt and is no... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295310-Ethan_Allen_shows_revamped_Chicago_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295310-Ethan_Allen_shows_revamped_Chicago_store.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:35:11 GMT CHICAGO — Ethan Allen President, CEO and Chairman Farooq Kathwari met here Thursday with... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295309-Embezzlement_charged_at_Tucson_furniture_stores.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295309-Embezzlement_charged_at_Tucson_furniture_stores.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:28:28 GMT TUCSON, Ariz. — A man accused of embezzling nearly $100,000 from a furniture store here has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295308-Zenith_Freight_Lines_adds_12_trucks.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295308-Zenith_Freight_Lines_adds_12_trucks.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:26:59 GMT CONOVER, N.C. - Zenith Freight Lines, a unit of Zenith Global Logistics, has added 12... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295307-Sunbelt_Furniture_Xpress_acquires_Newton_Transportation.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295307-Sunbelt_Furniture_Xpress_acquires_Newton_Transportation.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:24:39 GMT HICKORY, N.C. — Specialized furniture carrier Sunbelt Furniture Xpress has acquired Hudson,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295306-Sealy_sales_fall_at_least_19_but_margins_firmer.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295306-Sealy_sales_fall_at_least_19_but_margins_firmer.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:21:03 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. — Bedding major Sealy Corp. said its second-quarter sales fell at least 19%,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295305-Jordan_s_Furniture_to_host_Enchanted_Village.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295305-Jordan_s_Furniture_to_host_Enchanted_Village.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:17:06 GMT BOSTON — Jordan's Furniture's president took at sentimental journey this week by purchasing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295304-Furniture_source_BDI_names_Dave_Herman_president.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295304-Furniture_source_BDI_names_Dave_Herman_president.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:13:20 GMT CHANTILLY, Va. — Contemporary furniture manufacturer BDI has hired Dave Herman as president, a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295302-Mattress_veteran_Chad_Megard_rejoins_Comfort_Solutions.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295302-Mattress_veteran_Chad_Megard_rejoins_Comfort_Solutions.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:04:20 GMT WILLOWBROOK, Ill. — Industry veteran Chad Megard has rejoined Comfort Solutions as vice... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295237-Debt_deal_leads_to_29_3_million_profit_for_Pier_1_Imports.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295237-Debt_deal_leads_to_29_3_million_profit_for_Pier_1_Imports.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:57:29 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas — Buoyed by a one-time gain from repurchasing debt, retailer Pier 1 Imports... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295235-Webinar_offers_sustainability_training_preview.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295235-Webinar_offers_sustainability_training_preview.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:52:35 GMT HIGH POINT — The Sustainable Home Furnishings Council will present a free one-hour preview of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295234-Furniture_Hall_of_Fame_offering_framed_portrait_prints.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295234-Furniture_Hall_of_Fame_offering_framed_portrait_prints.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:24:31 GMT HIGH POINT — The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation has redesigned the portrait of the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295233-Knoxville_Wholesale_Furniture_adds_Ashley_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295233-Knoxville_Wholesale_Furniture_adds_Ashley_store.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:17:04 GMT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Wholesale Furniture has added a fourth store here with the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295232-Natura_World_to_make_Sharper_Image_mattresses.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/295232-Natura_World_to_make_Sharper_Image_mattresses.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:14:33 GMT NEW YORK — Specialty bedding producer Natura World has signed a licensing agreement with The... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294865-Tri_State_HFA_to_honor_Larry_Karel.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294865-Tri_State_HFA_to_honor_Larry_Karel.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:10:29 GMT AMBLER, Pa. — The Tri-State Home Furnishings Assn. has named Larry Karel of Karel Exposition... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294860-Virginia_based_RoomStore_may_eventually_go_public.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294860-Virginia_based_RoomStore_may_eventually_go_public.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:56:10 GMT RICHMOND, Va. — The RoomStore here has filed a registration statement with the Securities and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294805-Cantoni_furnishes_concept_home_in_Dallas.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294805-Cantoni_furnishes_concept_home_in_Dallas.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:59:06 GMT DALLAS — Contemporary home furnishings retailer Cantoni has launched a "concept homes" program... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294802-Art_Van_Flexsteel_to_be_honored_at_Furniture_Today_conference.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294802-Art_Van_Flexsteel_to_be_honored_at_Furniture_Today_conference.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:40:23 GMT HIGH POINT — As part of its upcoming 13th Annual Leadership Conference, Furniture/Today has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294798-Women_in_the_Home_Industries_holding_annual_conference.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294798-Women_in_the_Home_Industries_holding_annual_conference.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:33:33 GMT GREENSBORO, N.C. — Women in the Home Industries (WithIt) will feature performance consultant... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294796-Direct_Connect_helps_source_furniture_from_Asia.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294796-Direct_Connect_helps_source_furniture_from_Asia.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:26:51 GMT KENT, Wash. — Industry veteran Joe Elmore has teamed up with Michael Shih of Kent, Wash.-based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294795-New_Sit_n_Sleep_Web_site_offers_sleep_tips.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294795-New_Sit_n_Sleep_Web_site_offers_sleep_tips.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:22:31 GMT LOS ANGELES — Top 25 bedding retailer Sit ‘n Sleep is writing a book filled with sleep... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294793-City_of_Hope_event_raises_400_000.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294793-City_of_Hope_event_raises_400_000.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:18:15 GMT COTO DE CAZA, Calif. — More than 400 supporters of City of Hope gathered here at the 18th... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294635-Bush_Inds_opens_distribution_center_in_Reno.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294635-Bush_Inds_opens_distribution_center_in_Reno.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:29:12 GMT RENO, Nev. — Ready-to-assemble furniture manufacturer Bush Inds. has opened an... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294633-Firefighters_devise_plans_for_furniture_stores.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294633-Firefighters_devise_plans_for_furniture_stores.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:25:01 GMT CHARLESTON, S.C. — Two years after a furniture store fire here that left nine firefighters... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294632-La_Z_Boy_posts_5_3_million_profit.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294632-La_Z_Boy_posts_5_3_million_profit.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:21:30 GMT MONROE, Mich. — Despite a 22.7% drop in sales, La-Z-Boy recorded a profit of $5.3 million in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294631-Leggett_Platt_offers_new_mattress_topper_coil.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294631-Leggett_Platt_offers_new_mattress_topper_coil.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:19:03 GMT CARTHAGE, Mo. — Leggett & Platt has introduced a 2.5-inch tall coil designed to provide... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294630-High_Point_Market_ads_promote_connecting_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/294630-High_Point_Market_ads_promote_connecting_.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:11:03 GMT HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority will launch a new advertising campaign next week... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279447-John_Aspley_opening_showroom_at_7_W_New_York.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279447-John_Aspley_opening_showroom_at_7_W_New_York.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:20:44 GMT NEW YORK — Antiques, collectibles and hand-made objects dealer John Aspley is opening a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279446-Chinese_furniture_makers_protest_taxes.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279446-Chinese_furniture_makers_protest_taxes.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:17:02 GMT BEIJING, China — A government plan to raise taxes met with violent opposition from furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279444-David_Francis_Furniture_opening_year_round_showroom_in_Las_Vegas.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279444-David_Francis_Furniture_opening_year_round_showroom_in_Las_Vegas.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:13:30 GMT LAS VEGAS — High-end source David Francis Furniture, which has shown at the semiannual Las... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279443-Newly_acquired_company_now_FXI_Foamex_Innovations.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279443-Newly_acquired_company_now_FXI_Foamex_Innovations.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:09:31 GMT MEDIA, Pa. — Following its acquisition by MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279441-American_Leather_launches_new_Web_site.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279441-American_Leather_launches_new_Web_site.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:05:59 GMT DALLAS — Leather furniture manufacturer American Leather has launched a new Web site, designed... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279354-Canadian_King_Koil_licensee_for_sale.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279354-Canadian_King_Koil_licensee_for_sale.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:32:31 GMT TORONTO — Bedford Furniture Inds., the Canadian licensee for the King Koil mattress brand, is... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279353-Online_mattress_retailer_launches_site.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279353-Online_mattress_retailer_launches_site.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:16:17 GMT MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. — New online mattress retailer FindMyMattress.com has opened its virtual... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279351-First_Danish_Furniture_Fair_shows_potential.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279351-First_Danish_Furniture_Fair_shows_potential.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:10:35 GMT PANDRUP, Denmark — The first edition of the new Danish Furniture Fair was held at the Aquilon... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279267-Chad_Rosenberg_acquires_American_Global_Logistics.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279267-Chad_Rosenberg_acquires_American_Global_Logistics.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:03:02 GMT ATLANTA - Logistics industry veteran Chad Rosenberg has purchased an Atlanta-based American... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279266-Pinnacle_Awards_deadline_extended_to_June_20.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279266-Pinnacle_Awards_deadline_extended_to_June_20.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:57:44 GMT NEW LONDON, N.C. - The entry deadline for this years Pinnacle Awards honoring excellence in home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279265-Furniture_sales_slow_Don_t_blame_Brad_Pitt.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279265-Furniture_sales_slow_Don_t_blame_Brad_Pitt.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:52:07 GMT BASEL, Switzerland - The market for high-end furniture may be shrinking during the economic... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279260-Simmons_reacts_to_Tempur_Pedic_patent_suit.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279260-Simmons_reacts_to_Tempur_Pedic_patent_suit.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:36:20 GMT ATLANTA — Simmons expects to "vigorously defend" its products against a patent infringement... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279211-Woolrich_hosts_brand_partner_summit.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279211-Woolrich_hosts_brand_partner_summit.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:13:00 GMT WOOLRICH, Pa. — Woolrich's fourth Brand Partners' Summit brought company executives and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279209-Laura_Birns_to_offer_eco_friendly_furnishings.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279209-Laura_Birns_to_offer_eco_friendly_furnishings.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:02:15 GMT DEL MAR, Calif. — Interior designer Laura Birns plans to launch an eco-friendly home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279206-UPDATE_Room_Board_acquires_building_in_Washington.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279206-UPDATE_Room_Board_acquires_building_in_Washington.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:43:58 GMT WASHINGTON — Room & Board will expand into this market next spring with a 31,600-square-foot... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279204-Michael_Payne_designing_rugs_for_Foreign_Accents.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279204-Michael_Payne_designing_rugs_for_Foreign_Accents.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:22:15 GMT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Michael Payne is now designing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279201-Anatomic_Global_responds_to_Tempur_Pedic_lawsuit.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279201-Anatomic_Global_responds_to_Tempur_Pedic_lawsuit.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:11:47 GMT CORONA, Calif. — Anatomic Global, one of the companies sued by Tempur-Pedic this week for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279168-Room_Board_acquires_building_in_Washington.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279168-Room_Board_acquires_building_in_Washington.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:32:04 GMT WASHINGTON — Room & Board has acquired a 31,600-square-foot building here for a store expected... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279164-Digital_TV_switch_creates_furniture_opportunities.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279164-Digital_TV_switch_creates_furniture_opportunities.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:59:53 GMT HIGH POINT — After several years of preparation and delays, the big nationwide switch to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279149-Midwest_retailer_Plunkett_Home_Furnishings_to_close.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279149-Midwest_retailer_Plunkett_Home_Furnishings_to_close.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:15:12 GMT HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Plunkett Home Furnishings, a midpriced to high-end former Top 100... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279148-Furniture_accessories_source_Moe_s_moves_division.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279148-Furniture_accessories_source_Moe_s_moves_division.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:10:38 GMT SUMNER, Wash. — Moe's Home Collection has relocated its wholesale division from Fremont,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279090-Four_students_receive_Celia_Moh_Scholarships.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279090-Four_students_receive_Celia_Moh_Scholarships.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:33:19 GMT HIGH POINT — Four students at three colleges have been selected to receive the Celia Moh... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279089-UPDATE_Hendricks_Furniture_files_for_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279089-UPDATE_Hendricks_Furniture_files_for_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:17:23 GMT CONOVER, N.C. — Hendricks Furniture Group and sister company Classic Moving and Storage filed... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279088-Simmons_charges_lead_to_492_2_million_annual_loss.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279088-Simmons_charges_lead_to_492_2_million_annual_loss.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:09:54 GMT ATLANTA — Bedding major Simmons, in the midst of a financial restructuring expected to result... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279086-Bill_Carpenter_joins_IMAX_Corp_as_vice_president.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279086-Bill_Carpenter_joins_IMAX_Corp_as_vice_president.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:53:26 GMT TULSA, Okla. — Industry veteran Bill Carpenter has joined home accents importer IMAX Corp. as... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279083-Jasper_Cabinet_acquires_Theater_Xtreme.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279083-Jasper_Cabinet_acquires_Theater_Xtreme.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:31:48 GMT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — JC International, the parent company of accent furniture source Jasper... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279084-Foam_mattress_maker_Tempur_Pedic_sues_competitors.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279084-Foam_mattress_maker_Tempur_Pedic_sues_competitors.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:31:11 GMT LEXINGTON, Ky. — Memory foam leader Tempur-Pedic has sued more than a dozen other bedding... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279080-Schneiderman_s_Furniture_is_closing_Meadowlands_Minn_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279080-Schneiderman_s_Furniture_is_closing_Meadowlands_Minn_store.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:05:51 GMT DULUTH, Minn. — Schneiderman's Furniture is closing its onetime flagship store in Meadowlands,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279079-Ikea_cancels_plans_for_stores_in_India.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279079-Ikea_cancels_plans_for_stores_in_India.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:19 GMT STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Ikea is shelving its $1 billion plan to open stores in India because the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279054-Hendricks_Furniture_files_for_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/279054-Hendricks_Furniture_files_for_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:50:02 GMT CONOVER, N.C. — Hendricks Furniture Group and sister company Classic Moving and Storage filed... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278993-Furniture_order_stability_helps_Showtime_fabric_show.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278993-Furniture_order_stability_helps_Showtime_fabric_show.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:23:16 GMT HIGH POINT — Decorative fabric producers showing at Showtime here this week say that the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278985-Furniture_producer_PeopLoungers_future_uncertain.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278985-Furniture_producer_PeopLoungers_future_uncertain.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:51:16 GMT MANTACHIE, Miss. — The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, citing unidentified industry... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278984-Fabric_yarn_source_Se7en_debuts_at_Showtime.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278984-Fabric_yarn_source_Se7en_debuts_at_Showtime.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:26:31 GMT HIGH POINT — A new name popped up this week at the Showtime fabric show here -... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278983-Specialty_Sleep_Association_adds_14_bedding_companies.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278983-Specialty_Sleep_Association_adds_14_bedding_companies.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:18:47 GMT FRIANT, Calif. --- The Specialty Sleep Assn. said that 14 bedding companies have joined the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278982-Art_Van_Furniture_to_open_full_line_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278982-Art_Van_Furniture_to_open_full_line_store.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:16:12 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Michigan powerhouse Art Van Furniture will open a new full-line store this... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278981-Atlanta_furniture_retailer_Elaine_Feldman_Herckis_dies.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278981-Atlanta_furniture_retailer_Elaine_Feldman_Herckis_dies.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:15:48 GMT ATLANTA — Furniture retail veteran Elaine Feldman Herckis has died of multiple myeloma cancer.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278906-Canada_investigating_claim_of_innerspring_dumping.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278906-Canada_investigating_claim_of_innerspring_dumping.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:26:34 GMT OTTAWA - Two Canadian government agencies are investigating whether mattress innersprings are... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278833-Easyhome_opens_franchise_stores_in_Texas_Kansas.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278833-Easyhome_opens_franchise_stores_in_Texas_Kansas.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:03:28 GMT WICHITA, Kan. — Easyhome, Canada's largest rent-to-own operator, has opened two more franchise... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278831-Hooker_Furniture_has_net_loss_of_456_000_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278831-Hooker_Furniture_has_net_loss_of_456_000_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:59:10 GMT MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furniture swung to a net loss of $456,000 from a profit a year... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278829-NeoCon_home_furnishings_fair_set_for_June_15_17.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278829-NeoCon_home_furnishings_fair_set_for_June_15_17.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:35:11 GMT CHICAGO — Daniel Pink, Paola Antonelli and Shawn Sullivan are the keynote speakers for next... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278827-Room_Board_finds_promise_in_Atlanta.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278827-Room_Board_finds_promise_in_Atlanta.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:25:27 GMT ATLANTA — Room & Board has opened its first Atlanta store and 10th overall, pushing into a new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278826-Furniture_sales_representative_Wes_Powell_dies_at_74.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278826-Furniture_sales_representative_Wes_Powell_dies_at_74.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:20:39 GMT PITTSBURG, Calif. — A celebration of Wes Powell's life will take place here June 27 for family... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278825-Gary_Baskerville_retires_from_Bedford_Furniture_Inds_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278825-Gary_Baskerville_retires_from_Bedford_Furniture_Inds_.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:16:24 GMT TORONTO — Industry veteran Gary Baskerville has retired as vice president of sales and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278824-ISPA_Bedding_sales_down_16_6_in_April.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278824-ISPA_Bedding_sales_down_16_6_in_April.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:11:24 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The dollar value of bedding shipments in April was down 16.6% from the same... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278775-Bernhardt_Furniture_promotes_Beverly_Brooks_to_national_sales_manager.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278775-Bernhardt_Furniture_promotes_Beverly_Brooks_to_national_sales_manager.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:34:10 GMT LENOIR, N.C. — Bernhardt Furniture has promoted company veteran Beverly Brooks to national... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278773-Furnitureland_South_plans_eco_friendly_gallery.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278773-Furnitureland_South_plans_eco_friendly_gallery.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:28:13 GMT JAMESTOWN, N.C. — Top 100 store Furnitureland South is opening an eco-friendly gallery... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278771-Royal_Furniture_celebrates_80th_year_in_business.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278771-Royal_Furniture_celebrates_80th_year_in_business.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:24:01 GMT PORT JERVIS, N.Y. — Retailer Royal Furniture here is celebrating its 80th year in business... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278767-Tax_rebate_cuts_price_of_Chinese_furniture_imports.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278767-Tax_rebate_cuts_price_of_Chinese_furniture_imports.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:19:07 GMT BEIJING — Furniture would be among the product categories to benefit from an increase in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278626-AHFA_Manufacturing_Summit_focuses_on_future.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278626-AHFA_Manufacturing_Summit_focuses_on_future.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:30:28 GMT GREENSBORO, N.C. — Industry executives received an honest and timely prognosis for the future... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278624-Karel_cancels_2010_Philadelphia_trade_show.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278624-Karel_cancels_2010_Philadelphia_trade_show.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:25:51 GMT AVENTURA, Fla. — Regional show operator Karel Exposition Management has cancelled its 2010... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278622-Agencies_aim_to_liven_up_furniture_ads.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278622-Agencies_aim_to_liven_up_furniture_ads.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:22:35 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Two industry marketing and advertising firms are coming together to offer a new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278613-Labels_still_required_on_cribs_youth_furniture_in_August.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278613-Labels_still_required_on_cribs_youth_furniture_in_August.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:53:42 GMT HIGH POINT — The Consumer Product Safety Commission won't delay implementation of a new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278611-AHFA_Web_site_provides_information_about_furniture_tipping.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278611-AHFA_Web_site_provides_information_about_furniture_tipping.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:49:55 GMT HIGH POINT — Consumers can learn about the dangers of furniture tipping over in a new Safety... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278609-Litigation_spurred_Therapedic_licensee_s_Chapter_11_filing_says_CEO.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278609-Litigation_spurred_Therapedic_licensee_s_Chapter_11_filing_says_CEO.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:44:29 GMT NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The financial burden of prolonged litigation against his former... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278605-American_Leather_holds_sales_presentation_contest.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278605-American_Leather_holds_sales_presentation_contest.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:28:54 GMT DALLAS — Upholstery source American Leather held a contest recently asking retailers to create... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278601-International_Home_Furnishings_Center_adds_two_account_executives.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278601-International_Home_Furnishings_Center_adds_two_account_executives.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:21:27 GMT HIGH POINT — The International Home Furnishings Center has added two industry veterans, Rob... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278411-Furniture_sources_Shermag_Jaymar_up_for_sale.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278411-Furniture_sources_Shermag_Jaymar_up_for_sale.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:58:18 GMT SHERBROOKE, Quebec — The court-appointed monitor overseeing the affairs of Shermag Inc. has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278405-Gallery_store_owner_plans_store_relaunch_by_fall.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278405-Gallery_store_owner_plans_store_relaunch_by_fall.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:17:32 GMT HOUSTON — Gallery Furniture's Jim McIngvale said he expects to have roughly half of his main... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278380-Furniture_credit_managers_discuss_industry_s_challenges.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278380-Furniture_credit_managers_discuss_industry_s_challenges.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:25:36 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With a recession in full swing, members of the Furniture Manufacturers... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278378-Vladimir_Kagan_to_receive_Furniture_Society_s_highest_honor.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278378-Vladimir_Kagan_to_receive_Furniture_Society_s_highest_honor.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:16:04 GMT BOONE, N.C. — Designer Vladimir Kagan will be honored with the Furniture Society's highest... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278376-Magnussen_controls_humidity_in_Vietnam_warehouse.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278376-Magnussen_controls_humidity_in_Vietnam_warehouse.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:11:56 GMT HIGH POINT — To allay customer concerns regarding climate damage to furniture, Magnussen Home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278335-Gallery_Furniture_owner_still_plans_July_4_reopening.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278335-Gallery_Furniture_owner_still_plans_July_4_reopening.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:04:22 GMT HOUSTON — Gallery Furniture's Jim McIngvale updated the media today on his plans to rebuild... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278149-Georgia_cracks_down_on_furniture_GOB_sales.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278149-Georgia_cracks_down_on_furniture_GOB_sales.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:04:43 GMT ATLANTA — Georgia authorities have cracked down on three home furnishings retailers that... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278136-Genesis_Furniture_idles_small_N_C_plant.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278136-Genesis_Furniture_idles_small_N_C_plant.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:40:03 GMT SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — Mississippi-based Genesis Furniture Inds. plans to suspend operations at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278134-Fire_destroys_Wholesale_Rustic_Furniture_in_Traverse_City_Mich_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278134-Fire_destroys_Wholesale_Rustic_Furniture_in_Traverse_City_Mich_.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:17:53 GMT TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A fire gutted retailer and manufacturer Wholesale Rustic Furniture here... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278132-Ethan_Allen_to_close_California_plant_add_jobs_in_N_C_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278132-Ethan_Allen_to_close_California_plant_add_jobs_in_N_C_.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:14:10 GMT DANBURY, Conn. — Manufacturer and retailer Ethan Allen announced it will close an upholstery... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278130-Lane_names_Morgan_Files_VP_of_advertising.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278130-Lane_names_Morgan_Files_VP_of_advertising.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:10:25 GMT TUPELO, Miss. — Morgan Files has been promoted to vice president of advertising for Lane Home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278128-La_Z_Boy_stock_jumps_40_on_June_3.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278128-La_Z_Boy_stock_jumps_40_on_June_3.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:07:26 GMT NEW YORK — La-Z-Boy's stock price jumped nearly 40% Wednesday after securities analyst Budd... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278090-Ikea_Canada_gets_site_approval_for_Winnipeg_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278090-Ikea_Canada_gets_site_approval_for_Winnipeg_store.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:46:02 GMT WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Ikea Canada has obtained site approval for a 350,000-square-foot store... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278061-Therapedic_licensee_seeks_Chapter_11_protection.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278061-Therapedic_licensee_seeks_Chapter_11_protection.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:13:22 GMT NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Therapedic Sleep Products, the Therapedic licensee based here, has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278057-Call_furniture_source_Lorts_Mfg_anytime.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278057-Call_furniture_source_Lorts_Mfg_anytime.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:58:11 GMT GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Case goods resource Lorts Mfg. has created a 24-hour customer service line... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278053-Mattress_sales_down_9_1_in_2008_ISPA_reports.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/278053-Mattress_sales_down_9_1_in_2008_ISPA_reports.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:44:53 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The dollar value of bedding shipments dropped 9.1% last year, while bedding... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277987-Williams_Sonoma_sales_slide_21_8_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277987-Williams_Sonoma_sales_slide_21_8_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:13:27 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Retailer Williams-Sonoma, parent company of Pottery Barn and several other... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277985-Furniture_industry_veteran_Donny_Mecke_starts_firm.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277985-Furniture_industry_veteran_Donny_Mecke_starts_firm.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:05:09 GMT POINT CLEAR, Ala.— Industry veteran Donny Mecke and two executives from outside the home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277975-Retail_pioneer_Alban_Leon_honored_with_sculpture_in_city_park.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277975-Retail_pioneer_Alban_Leon_honored_with_sculpture_in_city_park.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:56:21 GMT WELLAND, Ontario — A sculpture of Canadian furniture retailing pioneer Alban Leon will be... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277973-Natura_names_two_to_sales_posts.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277973-Natura_names_two_to_sales_posts.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:41:05 GMT CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — Natural bedding producer Natura has named Scott Miller and Robert Patten... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277971-China_s_repression_of_democracy_contributed_to_furniture_boom.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277971-China_s_repression_of_democracy_contributed_to_furniture_boom.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:16:11 GMT HIGH POINT — China's repression of democracy led to the decline of furniture manufacturing in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277969-Elizabeth_Edwards_plans_to_open_furniture_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277969-Elizabeth_Edwards_plans_to_open_furniture_store.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:13:27 GMT CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Elizabeth Edwards, author and wife of former North Carolina senator and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277967-Furniture_retailer_Kimbrell_s_adding_3_stores.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277967-Furniture_retailer_Kimbrell_s_adding_3_stores.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:09:22 GMT RALEIGH, N.C. — Kimbrell's will relocate to two stores here this summer and one in Columbia,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277938-Former_Spring_Air_companies_in_Chapter_7_bankruptcy.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277938-Former_Spring_Air_companies_in_Chapter_7_bankruptcy.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:06:24 GMT WILMINGTON, Del. — Consolidated Bedding and its affiliated entities, which operated as Spring... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277924-U_S_furniture_factory_orders_shipments_down_17_in_March.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277924-U_S_furniture_factory_orders_shipments_down_17_in_March.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:06 GMT HIGH POINT — U.S. residential furniture factory orders and shipments in March were down 17%... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277920-Aspenhome_promotes_Jena_Hall_to_executive_vice_president.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277920-Aspenhome_promotes_Jena_Hall_to_executive_vice_president.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:26:20 GMT PHOENIX — Aspenhome has promoted Jena Hall to the new position of executive vice president of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277768-Classical_Elements_adds_two_reps.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277768-Classical_Elements_adds_two_reps.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:51:14 GMT RALEIGH, N.C. — Classical Elements, a manufacturer and distributor of decorative trimmings,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277766-Rob_Alexander_joins_Lastman_s_Bad_Boy_as_director_of_purchasing.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277766-Rob_Alexander_joins_Lastman_s_Bad_Boy_as_director_of_purchasing.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:38:47 GMT TORONTO — Furniture retailing veteran Rob Alexander has been named director of purchasing for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277762-Banner_Mattress_emerges_from_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277762-Banner_Mattress_emerges_from_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:28:45 GMT SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Bedding retailer and manufacturer Banner Mattress has emerged from... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277764-Spring_Air_to_focus_on_local_markets.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277764-Spring_Air_to_focus_on_local_markets.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:27:35 GMT BOSTON — The new president of the new Spring Air says he wants to return the company to its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277760-Brick_Group_Income_Fund_secures_new_funding.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277760-Brick_Group_Income_Fund_secures_new_funding.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:22:38 GMT EDMONTON, Alberta — The Brick Group Income Fund, operators of Canada's largest furniture,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277758-Furniture_industry_campaign_raises_1_1_million_for_City_of_Hope.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277758-Furniture_industry_campaign_raises_1_1_million_for_City_of_Hope.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:13:58 GMT HIGH POINT — City of Hope's Spirit of Life Awards gala during the High Point Market capped a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277747-Spring_Air_brand_to_re_launch_globally.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277747-Spring_Air_brand_to_re_launch_globally.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:42:10 GMT BOSTON — Longtime Spring Air executive Ed Bates is re-launching the brand under a new entity,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277670-AHFA_has_new_shipping_partnership.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277670-AHFA_has_new_shipping_partnership.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:25:54 GMT HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance has partnered with Evergreen Line to offer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277668-American_Home_Furnishings_Alliance_awards_six_scholarships.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/277668-American_Home_Furnishings_Alliance_awards_six_scholarships.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:19:50 GMT HIGH POINT, N.C. — The American Home Furnishings Alliance's Suppliers Division has awarded...