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http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551689-Jana_Burvikovs_joins_Highland_House_as_senior_fashion_director.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:28:12 GMT HICKORY, N.C. — Fabric specialist and interior designer Jana Burvikovs has joined full-line... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551688-After_Last_Sale_Bograd_s_Fine_Furniture_still_in_business.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551688-After_Last_Sale_Bograd_s_Fine_Furniture_still_in_business.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:52:54 GMT RIVERDALE, N.J. — Joe Bograd thought his Bograd's Fine Furniture would be closed by now, but... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551673-Ashley_to_open_50_sleep_shops_this_year_first_of_several_thousand_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551673-Ashley_to_open_50_sleep_shops_this_year_first_of_several_thousand_.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 24 May 2012 18:29:42 GMT ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture Inds. is getting into the sleep shop business in a big... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551655-Furniture_China_expands_adds_exhibitors_for_September_show.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551655-Furniture_China_expands_adds_exhibitors_for_September_show.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:12:59 GMT SHANGHAI — One of Asia's largest furniture trade shows is adding 400 exhibitors this... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551653-Former_Sligh_Furniture_president_Bob_Sligh_dies_at_84.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551653-Former_Sligh_Furniture_president_Bob_Sligh_dies_at_84.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:03:18 GMT VERO BEACH, Fla. — Robert Lewis "Bob" Sligh, former president and CEO of manufacturer Sligh... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551652-UPDATE_Regency_Furniture_acquires_four_store_Marlo_Furniture.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551652-UPDATE_Regency_Furniture_acquires_four_store_Marlo_Furniture.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:56:46 GMT FORESTVILLE, Md. — Retailer Regency Furniture has acquired four-store Marlo Furniture based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551649-Dufresne_Group_selects_Storis_Vision9_retail_platform.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551649-Dufresne_Group_selects_Storis_Vision9_retail_platform.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:39:10 GMT MOUNT ARLINGTON, N.J. — Retail technology vendor Storis said Canadian home furnishings... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551647-Dennis_Hoy_joins_FMG_as_merchandising_director.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551647-Dennis_Hoy_joins_FMG_as_merchandising_director.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:33:59 GMT HIGH POINT — Furniture Marketing Group has hired Dennis Hoy as director of merchandising, a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551641-Regency_Furniture_acquires_four_store_Marlo_Furniture.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551641-Regency_Furniture_acquires_four_store_Marlo_Furniture.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 23 May 2012 21:03:54 GMT FORESTVILLE, Md. — Retailer Regency Furniture has acquired four-store Marlo Furniture based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551627-Wall_Street_Journal_features_Young_America_plant_in_North_Carolina.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551627-Wall_Street_Journal_features_Young_America_plant_in_North_Carolina.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:39:16 GMT ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. — Case goods resource Stanley Furniture has received national exposure in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551626-DOC_to_investigate_innerspring_imports_from_Malaysia.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551626-DOC_to_investigate_innerspring_imports_from_Malaysia.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:29:18 GMT WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce is launching an inquiry to determine whether... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551625-Merinos_Home_Furnishings_opening_display_room_Boyles_addition.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551625-Merinos_Home_Furnishings_opening_display_room_Boyles_addition.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:02:57 GMT MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Merinos Home Furnishings, a retailer that opened here last year in a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551624-U_S_population_shifts_will_affect_logistics_decisions.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551624-U_S_population_shifts_will_affect_logistics_decisions.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:56:22 GMT ATLANTA — Significant population shifts to the southeastern and southwestern U.S. will impact... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551564-Ernest_Warsaw_founder_of_Sheffield_Corp_dies_at_91.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551564-Ernest_Warsaw_founder_of_Sheffield_Corp_dies_at_91.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:49:55 GMT LOS ANGELES — Ernest Warsaw, who founded and ran former furniture manufacturer Sheffield Corp.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551560-Pottery_Barn_West_Elm_help_Williams_Sonoma_to_6_1_sales_gain.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551560-Pottery_Barn_West_Elm_help_Williams_Sonoma_to_6_1_sales_gain.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:39:25 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Driven by its Pottery Barn and West Elm brands, retailer Williams-Sonoma said... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551559-Toronto_lawyer_joins_Sears_Canada_board_as_Sears_Holding_SVP_resigns.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551559-Toronto_lawyer_joins_Sears_Canada_board_as_Sears_Holding_SVP_resigns.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:33:20 GMT TORONTO — Sears Canada has named Don Ross, a partner in one of Toronto's most prominent... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551556-Six_college_students_win_Celia_Moh_Scholarships_for_2012_13.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551556-Six_college_students_win_Celia_Moh_Scholarships_for_2012_13.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:22:53 GMT HIGH POINT — Six college students in courses related to home furnishings have been selected to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551553-Weekends_Only_hires_Rebecca_Howard_as_financial_analyst.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551553-Weekends_Only_hires_Rebecca_Howard_as_financial_analyst.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:52:15 GMT ST. LOUIS — Weekends Only Furniture Outlet has hired Rebecca Howard as its financial analyst,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551550-Top_100_Furniture_Stores_grew_sales_6_4_in_2011.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551550-Top_100_Furniture_Stores_grew_sales_6_4_in_2011.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:41:53 GMT HIGH POINT — It took a while to get here, but 2011 was the year big retail survivors of the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551522-Serta_dethrones_Sealy_as_U_S_bedding_sales_leader.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551522-Serta_dethrones_Sealy_as_U_S_bedding_sales_leader.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:28:23 GMT HIGH POINT — Serta is the new king of U.S. mattress sales, knocking Sealy from the lofty perch... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551521-Design_guru_Barbara_D_Arcy_White_dies_at_84.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551521-Design_guru_Barbara_D_Arcy_White_dies_at_84.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:19:56 GMT SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Barbara D'Arcy White, who designed thousands of vignettes and turned home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551520-Dan_Masters_joins_Furniture_Brands_as_VP_business_development.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551520-Dan_Masters_joins_Furniture_Brands_as_VP_business_development.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:14:02 GMT ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International has hired longtime industry executive Dan Masters... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551519-_Mega_vessels_likely_to_boost_capacity_stabilize_freight_rates.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551519-_Mega_vessels_likely_to_boost_capacity_stabilize_freight_rates.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:05:51 GMT ATLANTA — Next year's scheduled launch of several extra-large cargo vessels should lessen the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551516-Leggett_Platt_COO_testifies_in_Congress_to_support_trade_law_enforcement.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551516-Leggett_Platt_COO_testifies_in_Congress_to_support_trade_law_enforcement.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:40:52 GMT WASHINGTON — A top executive at Leggett & Platt testified before a Congressional committee... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551464-Ashley_Furniture_opens_first_China_store_in_Shanghai.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551464-Ashley_Furniture_opens_first_China_store_in_Shanghai.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:52:07 GMT SHANGHAI — Ashley Furniture celebrated the grand opening of its first store in China here... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551463-Sears_Canada_reverses_Q1_loss_thanks_to_store_lease_termination.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551463-Sears_Canada_reverses_Q1_loss_thanks_to_store_lease_termination.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:18:55 GMT TORONTO — Gains from the sale of three unwanted leases reversed last year's first quarter loss... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551461-UPDATE_Treasures_Furniture_to_close_San_Diego_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551461-UPDATE_Treasures_Furniture_to_close_San_Diego_store.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:32:00 GMT SAN DIEGO — Treasures Furniture's CEO said in a court filing that the retailer will exit and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551460-Interior_Lifestyle_China_show_set_for_Oct_10_13.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551460-Interior_Lifestyle_China_show_set_for_Oct_10_13.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT SHANGHAI — Organizers of Interior Lifestyle China projects an increase in exhibitors and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551458-Two_students_pieces_named_Idea_Tree_s_best_in_show.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551458-Two_students_pieces_named_Idea_Tree_s_best_in_show.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:39:54 GMT CHICAGO - Pieces from Illinois Institute of Technology students Kuanhoa Chen and Annie Hutches... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551457-EFEC_catches_on_at_Leggett_Platt.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551457-EFEC_catches_on_at_Leggett_Platt.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:35:20 GMT HIGH POINT - The reception of sustainability efforts at the various branches of Leggett & Platt... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551456-Students_win_design_contest_for_pieces_using_Perennial_Wood.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551456-Students_win_design_contest_for_pieces_using_Perennial_Wood.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:27:30 GMT KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Two Appalachian State University students received top honors for their... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551445-Bruce_Frenzel_joins_Broyhill_as_VP_merchandising_strategic_accounts.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551445-Bruce_Frenzel_joins_Broyhill_as_VP_merchandising_strategic_accounts.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:06:35 GMT ST LOUIS — Furniture Brands International has named Bruce Frenzel as vice president of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551442-Sears_Holding_to_cut_its_stake_in_Sears_Canada_to_51_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551442-Sears_Holding_to_cut_its_stake_in_Sears_Canada_to_51_.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:38:55 GMT TORONTO — U.S.-based Sears Holdings Corp., which holds about 95% of Sears Canada common stock,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551441-Mississippi_extends_tax_credit_for_furniture_jobs.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551441-Mississippi_extends_tax_credit_for_furniture_jobs.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:28:48 GMT JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed an extension of a tax credit for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551434-Art_Van_Furniture_honored_for_saving_energy_with_lighting.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551434-Art_Van_Furniture_honored_for_saving_energy_with_lighting.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:28:33 GMT WARREN, Mich. — DTE Energy and Engineering Society of Detroit recently honored Art Van... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551433-Havertys_promotes_Johnson_Southern_to_assistant_vice_president.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551433-Havertys_promotes_Johnson_Southern_to_assistant_vice_president.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:12:31 GMT ATLANTA — Havertys said it has promoted Greg N. Johnson to assistant vice president,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551396-Cory_honored_for_using_Descartes_software_to_improve_operations.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551396-Cory_honored_for_using_Descartes_software_to_improve_operations.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT SECAUCUS, N.J. — Logistics technology source Descartes System Group has presented Cory Home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551375-Art_Van_Furniture_to_open_store_in_Toledo_Ohio_next_year.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551375-Art_Van_Furniture_to_open_store_in_Toledo_Ohio_next_year.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:12:27 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture has purchased a former theater in Toledo, Ohio, for its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551374-Art_Van_Furniture_breaks_ground_on_new_Scott_Shuptrine_showroom.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551374-Art_Van_Furniture_breaks_ground_on_new_Scott_Shuptrine_showroom.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:46:53 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture is building a 10,000-square-foot addition to its Royal Oak,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551373-Chromcraft_Revington_sales_up_11_on_strength_of_commercial_seating_shipments.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551373-Chromcraft_Revington_sales_up_11_on_strength_of_commercial_seating_shipments.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:36:21 GMT WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Chromcraft Revington's first-quarter sales were up 11.3% from the same... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551370-Pride_files_patent_infringement_lawsuit_against_Woodard.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551370-Pride_files_patent_infringement_lawsuit_against_Woodard.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:04:02 GMT HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Pride Family Brands, a designer and manufacturer of casual furniture, has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551369-Serta_s_Counting_Sheep_return_with_a_taste_for_larceny.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551369-Serta_s_Counting_Sheep_return_with_a_taste_for_larceny.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:50:32 GMT HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The Serta Counting Sheep are back in Serta's new "Mattress Heist"... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551343-U_S_mattress_sales_rose_0_2_in_units_7_7_in_dollars_last_year.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551343-U_S_mattress_sales_rose_0_2_in_units_7_7_in_dollars_last_year.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:11:41 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. bedding industry recorded just a 0.2% unit sales gain last year but... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551342-Furniture_Today_s_Top_Furniture_Sources_for_U_S_Market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551342-Furniture_Today_s_Top_Furniture_Sources_for_U_S_Market.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:50:26 GMT Estimated furniture shipments for the 20 largest furniture sources to the U.S. market totaled... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551341-Pinnacle_Awards_nominations_will_be_accepted_through_June_15.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551341-Pinnacle_Awards_nominations_will_be_accepted_through_June_15.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:43:22 GMT NEW LONDON, N.C. — Nominations for the Pinnacle Awards are still due June 1, but late entries... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551338-Expenses_send_Leon_s_Furniture_profit_down_16_4_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551338-Expenses_send_Leon_s_Furniture_profit_down_16_4_.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:16:01 GMT TORONTO — Despite a healthy 4.7% uptick in sales, Leon's Furniture reported a 16.4% drop in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551306-Online_content_provider_WebCollage_expands_into_furniture.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551306-Online_content_provider_WebCollage_expands_into_furniture.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:40:00 GMT NEW YORK — Retail technology vendor WebCollage, which has worked with consumer electronics and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551305-Linen_source_Libeco_Lagae_in_new_space_for_Showtime.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551305-Linen_source_Libeco_Lagae_in_new_space_for_Showtime.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:38:00 GMT HIGH POINT — Libeco Lagae, which says it is Belgium's largest and oldest linen producer, has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551300-Feizy_Rugs_launches_Design_It_Yourself_contest_on_social_media.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551300-Feizy_Rugs_launches_Design_It_Yourself_contest_on_social_media.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:35:00 GMT DALLAS — Feizy Rugs has launched its first DIY-Design It Yourself contest via Facebook,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551303-Anti_Defamation_League_gala_set_for_June_21.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551303-Anti_Defamation_League_gala_set_for_June_21.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:34:00 GMT NEW YORK — The Anti-Defamation League will honor retail leaders Jake Jabs of American... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551304-Mark_Dentale_to_head_U_S_sales_for_Caber_Sure_Fit.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551304-Mark_Dentale_to_head_U_S_sales_for_Caber_Sure_Fit.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:27:00 GMT MARKHAM, Ontario — Caber Sure Fit, a furniture and bedding protection products supplier based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551288-Joel_Kessel_former_WEHSCO_president_CEO_dies.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551288-Joel_Kessel_former_WEHSCO_president_CEO_dies.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:51:19 GMT CANTON, Mass. — Joel Zane Kessel, former longtime president and CEO of metal bedding products... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551287-Rep_Rewards_program_kicks_off_for_summer_Las_Vegas_Market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551287-Rep_Rewards_program_kicks_off_for_summer_Las_Vegas_Market.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:48:36 GMT LAS VEGAS — World Market Center Las Vegas' Rep Rewards program got underway Friday, offering... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551285-Legacy_Classic_names_Art_Dolins_sales_rep_of_year.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551285-Legacy_Classic_names_Art_Dolins_sales_rep_of_year.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:33:25 GMT HIGH POINT — Art Dolins has been named the 2011 Sales Representative of the Year for case... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551280-UPDATE_California_retailer_Treasures_Furniture_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551280-UPDATE_California_retailer_Treasures_Furniture_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 11 May 2012 20:28:44 GMT SAN DIEGO — High-end retailer Treasures Furniture has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551262-Brick_s_first_quarter_profit_jumps_318_on_small_sales_gain.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551262-Brick_s_first_quarter_profit_jumps_318_on_small_sales_gain.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:49:27 GMT EDMONTON, Alberta — The Brick reported that its net income for the first quarter grew a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551257-Bullin_to_head_western_sales_at_Orient_Express.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551257-Bullin_to_head_western_sales_at_Orient_Express.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:35:52 GMT RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Case goods and accents specialist Orient Express has named... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551255-Nourison_appoints_Kennedy_VP_of_home_textiles.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551255-Nourison_appoints_Kennedy_VP_of_home_textiles.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:26:07 GMT SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Nourison has named Kevin Kennedy vice president of its Home Textiles... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551254-Former_Havertys_chairman_Clarence_Ridley_dies_at_69.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551254-Former_Havertys_chairman_Clarence_Ridley_dies_at_69.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:15:46 GMT ATLANTA — Clarence "Clancy" Ridley, chairman emeritus of Havertys and the retailer's former... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551253-Ikea_building_its_largest_North_American_store_in_Montreal.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551253-Ikea_building_its_largest_North_American_store_in_Montreal.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:49:37 GMT MONTREAL — Ikea Canada has begun the expansion of one of its two stores here in North... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551252-Connecticut_doesn_t_pass_mattress_recycling_bill.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551252-Connecticut_doesn_t_pass_mattress_recycling_bill.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:44:34 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned for the year this week without... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551251-California_retailer_Treasures_Furniture_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551251-California_retailer_Treasures_Furniture_in_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:36:14 GMT SAN DIEGO — High-end retailer Treasures Furniture has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551208-21_companies_from_Turkey_Taiwan_and_China_to_exhibit_at_Showtime.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551208-21_companies_from_Turkey_Taiwan_and_China_to_exhibit_at_Showtime.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:27:24 GMT HIGH POINT — Three new International Pavilions at High Point's Showtime fabric show next month... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551197-_Gaining_the_Edge_conference_draws_350_to_California.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551197-_Gaining_the_Edge_conference_draws_350_to_California.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:19:27 GMT PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Some 350 furniture retailers, suppliers, service providers and their... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551194-Meredith_Graham_named_senior_VP_general_counsel_at_Furniture_Brands.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551194-Meredith_Graham_named_senior_VP_general_counsel_at_Furniture_Brands.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:07:33 GMT ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International has promoted Meredith Graham to senior vice... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551192-Design_Institute_America_founder_Robert_Winzeler_Jr_dies_at_80.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551192-Design_Institute_America_founder_Robert_Winzeler_Jr_dies_at_80.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:08 GMT MONTPELIER, Ohio — Robert Cameron Winzeler Jr., chairman of Winzeler Stamping Co. and founder... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551190-Lazar_names_Debra_Venti_director_of_merchandising.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551190-Lazar_names_Debra_Venti_director_of_merchandising.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:46:03 GMT LOS ANGELES — Upholstery resource Lazar Inds. has named Debra Venti director of merchandising,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551188-American_Furniture_sales_drop_15_7_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551188-American_Furniture_sales_drop_15_7_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:41:21 GMT ECRU, Miss. — Promotional upholstery source American Furniture's sales declined 15.7% in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551187-Sealy_to_make_Hotel_Maison_mattresses_for_Sleepy_s.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551187-Sealy_to_make_Hotel_Maison_mattresses_for_Sleepy_s.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:38:29 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. — Bedding major Sealy says it is partnering with home furnishings brand Hotel... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551185-Two_lawsuits_seek_back_rent_from_High_Point_Market_exhibitors.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551185-Two_lawsuits_seek_back_rent_from_High_Point_Market_exhibitors.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:35:34 GMT HIGH POINT — Two furniture showroom properties here are suing former tenants for failure to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551148-Flash_sale_site_LuxeYard_acquires_LeatherGroups_com.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551148-Flash_sale_site_LuxeYard_acquires_LeatherGroups_com.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:29:00 GMT LOS ANGELES — Luxury consumer goods flash sale site LuxeYard has agreed to acquire... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551147-Mark_Nelson_joins_Factory_Mattress_as_COO.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551147-Mark_Nelson_joins_Factory_Mattress_as_COO.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:23:40 GMT AUSTIN, Texas — Retail mattress veteran Mark Nelson has joined Factory Mattress here as chief... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551145-Intercon_bar_stools_sold_at_Havertys_recalled.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551145-Intercon_bar_stools_sold_at_Havertys_recalled.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:17:48 GMT WASHINGTON — Intercon, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551143-New_Jersey_files_consumer_fraud_suit_against_furniture_sellers.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551143-New_Jersey_files_consumer_fraud_suit_against_furniture_sellers.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00:57 GMT LYNDHURST, N.J. — The N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs is suing the owners of a group of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551142-Leggett_Platt_s_Get_Hybrid_rap_music_video_debuts.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551142-Leggett_Platt_s_Get_Hybrid_rap_music_video_debuts.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:50:51 GMT CARTHAGE, Mo. — Leggett & Platt is entering a new category - rap music - to tout one of its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551141-Panel_says_J_P_Morgan_must_pay_Ashley_Furniture_1_9_million.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551141-Panel_says_J_P_Morgan_must_pay_Ashley_Furniture_1_9_million.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:43:48 GMT MILWAUKEE — An arbitration panel of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has ordered... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551101-Bob_Choppa_rejoins_Lexington_as_upholstery_operations_VP.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551101-Bob_Choppa_rejoins_Lexington_as_upholstery_operations_VP.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:54:06 GMT THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Industry veteran Bob Choppa has returned to Lexington Home Brands as... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551100-Sandow_Media_acquires_Fred_Segal_brand.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551100-Sandow_Media_acquires_Fred_Segal_brand.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:46:30 GMT New York — Sandow Media, parent company of Furniture/Today, has acquired the worldwide rights... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551092-Report_Tobacco_money_helped_shift_focus_of_house_fires_to_furniture.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551092-Report_Tobacco_money_helped_shift_focus_of_house_fires_to_furniture.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:55:37 GMT CHICAGO — Tobacco industry money and influence, including support of a national fire marshals... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551090-Vance_Johnston_promoted_to_CFO_at_Furniture_Brands.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551090-Vance_Johnston_promoted_to_CFO_at_Furniture_Brands.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:45:11 GMT ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International said Monday it is promoting Vance Johnston to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551088-Tempur_Pedic_stock_hammered_as_company_confirms_discount_sale.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551088-Tempur_Pedic_stock_hammered_as_company_confirms_discount_sale.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:20:19 GMT LEXINGTON, Ky. — Memory foam mattress leader Tempur-Pedic confirmed that it is offering a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551085-Furniture_mattresses_help_Conn_s_to_6_2_sales_gain.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551085-Furniture_mattresses_help_Conn_s_to_6_2_sales_gain.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:12:09 GMT BEAUMONT, Texas — Improved furniture and mattress sales helped retailer Conn's Inc. achieve a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551083-Jake_Jabs_receives_honorary_doctorate_from_Montana_State.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551083-Jake_Jabs_receives_honorary_doctorate_from_Montana_State.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:54:46 GMT BOZEMAN, Mont. — Jake Jabs, president and CEO of Englewood, Colo.-based furniture retailer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551082-Famsa_to_exit_U_S_West_Coast_close_24_stores.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551082-Famsa_to_exit_U_S_West_Coast_close_24_stores.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:34:26 GMT MONTERREY, Mexico — Grupo Famsa, a Mexican retailer of furniture, appliances and electronics,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551080-High_Point_Market_leaves_exhibitors_optimistic.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551080-High_Point_Market_leaves_exhibitors_optimistic.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:27:55 GMT HIGH POINT — Despite a perplexing slowdown of retail business in April, buyers and exhibitors... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551077-Restonic_repeats_as_Consumers_Digest_Best_Buy_winner.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551077-Restonic_repeats_as_Consumers_Digest_Best_Buy_winner.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:56:34 GMT BUFFALO, N.Y. — Top 15 bedding producer Restonic said it has once again received the Consumers... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551076-Eric_Geiger_joins_Hickory_Springs_in_foam_R_D_post.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551076-Eric_Geiger_joins_Hickory_Springs_in_foam_R_D_post.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:49:22 GMT HICKORY, N.C. — Hickory Springs Mfg. has hired Eric Geiger as corporate director of foam... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551033-Warning_issued_about_Minnesota_based_online_furniture_websites.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551033-Warning_issued_about_Minnesota_based_online_furniture_websites.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:35:07 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — The Better Business Bureau is warning customers to avoid some Minnesota-based... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551031-Report_Safety_of_furniture_flame_retardant_foam_questioned.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551031-Report_Safety_of_furniture_flame_retardant_foam_questioned.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:32:22 GMT CHICAGO — A top official with the Consumer Product Safety Commission questioned the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551028-Z_Gallerie_partners_with_International_Checkout_to_sell_overseas.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551028-Z_Gallerie_partners_with_International_Checkout_to_sell_overseas.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:14:44 GMT VAN NUYS, Calif. — Home accents retailer Z Gallerie has partnered with International Checkout... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551025-Orian_Rugs_to_be_featured_on_TV_show_World_s_Greatest_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551025-Orian_Rugs_to_be_featured_on_TV_show_World_s_Greatest_.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:05:17 GMT ANDERSON, S.C. — Rug manufacturer Orian Rugs will be featured starting today on the television... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551023-Report_Ikea_may_have_used_Cuban_prison_labor_to_build_furniture.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551023-Report_Ikea_may_have_used_Cuban_prison_labor_to_build_furniture.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:55:25 GMT MIAMI — A report that Ikea employed Cuban prisoners to build tables and sofas in the 1980s has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551014-NHFA_New_England_charity_golf_tourney_set_for_June_12.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/551014-NHFA_New_England_charity_golf_tourney_set_for_June_12.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:40:15 GMT SUTTON, Mass. — The New England chapter of the National Home Furnishings Assn. will hold its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550963-Ron_Fiore_joins_Bernhardt_as_residential_creative_director.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550963-Ron_Fiore_joins_Bernhardt_as_residential_creative_director.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:56:21 GMT LENOIR, N.C. — Bernhardt has named longtime furniture executive Ron Fiore as vice president,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550959-Sleep_Experts_opening_10_stores_in_Austin_area.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550959-Sleep_Experts_opening_10_stores_in_Austin_area.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 04 May 2012 14:34:32 GMT AUSTIN, Texas — Fast-growing Sleep Experts is expanding to the Austin market, with four stores... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550958-Report_China_s_a_growing_customer_for_North_Carolina_furniture.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550958-Report_China_s_a_growing_customer_for_North_Carolina_furniture.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 04 May 2012 14:20:59 GMT HIGH POINT — China has now become North Carolina's fastest growing importer of the state's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550956-High_Point_s_Atrium_showroom_building_for_sale.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550956-High_Point_s_Atrium_showroom_building_for_sale.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:44:15 GMT HIGH POINT — The owner of the Atrium furniture showroom here says he's looking to sell the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550955-Former_designer_business_executive_Phil_Lax_dies_at_91.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550955-Former_designer_business_executive_Phil_Lax_dies_at_91.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:39:01 GMT BOCA RATON, Fla. — Phil Lax, a former interior designer who worked in a New Jersey furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550954-ISPA_commends_Connecticut_for_mattress_recycling_compromise.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550954-ISPA_commends_Connecticut_for_mattress_recycling_compromise.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:36:13 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The International Sleep Products Assn. is commending the Connecticut Senate... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550953-New_MicroD_iPad_app_offers_sales_tools_for_reps.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550953-New_MicroD_iPad_app_offers_sales_tools_for_reps.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:29:34 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Technology provider MicroD Inc. has launched an iPad app designed to provide... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550945-Website_examines_agendas_of_forest_certification_schemes.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550945-Website_examines_agendas_of_forest_certification_schemes.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 16:29:05 GMT SEATTLE - The Washington Policy Center, public policy research organization, has launched a new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550944-Felled_tree_used_for_Chicago_furniture_exhibit_competition.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550944-Felled_tree_used_for_Chicago_furniture_exhibit_competition.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 16:14:18 GMT CHICAGO - A single tree downed during a violent storm here last summer served as the core... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550927-Still_time_to_sign_up_for_next_week_s_Logistics_Conference.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550927-Still_time_to_sign_up_for_next_week_s_Logistics_Conference.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:36:48 GMT ATLANTA — There is still time to register for Furniture/Today's second annual Logistics... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550925-Idaho_Auburn_students_win_Groovystuff_design_challenge.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550925-Idaho_Auburn_students_win_Groovystuff_design_challenge.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:33:31 GMT HIGH POINT — University of Idaho student Janice Kammler and Auburn University's Rachel Jones... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550922-Longtime_Hickory_Springs_executive_Rick_Hooker_dies_at_69.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550922-Longtime_Hickory_Springs_executive_Rick_Hooker_dies_at_69.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:44:19 GMT STUART, Fla. — Richard Biddle Hooker, a longtime executive at Hickory Springs, died April... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550921-Hillside_Furniture_president_donates_to_autism_charity.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550921-Hillside_Furniture_president_donates_to_autism_charity.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:37:47 GMT BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Jeff Selik, president of Hillside Furniture here, recently attended... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550918-Furniture_Brands_reports_379_000_profit_despite_3_6_sales_decline.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550918-Furniture_Brands_reports_379_000_profit_despite_3_6_sales_decline.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:31 GMT ST. LOUIS — Furniture Brands International said its first-quarter sales fell 3.6%, but the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550917-Havertys_posts_first_quarter_profit_as_sales_rise_6_1_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550917-Havertys_posts_first_quarter_profit_as_sales_rise_6_1_.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:54:47 GMT ATLANTA — Top 100 retailer Havertys said its first-quarter sales rose 6.1% as the company... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550916-Mattress_Firm_completes_Giant_acquisition.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550916-Mattress_Firm_completes_Giant_acquisition.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:46:44 GMT HOUSTON — Mattress Firm has completed its acquisition of fellow Top 100 retailer Mattress... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550886-Ikea_business_means_growth_for_upholstery_maker_Mastercraft.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550886-Ikea_business_means_growth_for_upholstery_maker_Mastercraft.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:42:14 GMT STAYTON, Ore. — Upholstery maker Mastercraft Furniture has moved from a 44,000-square-foot... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550884-Sleep_Country_USA_s_Pajama_Bowl_raises_140_000_for_foster_children.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550884-Sleep_Country_USA_s_Pajama_Bowl_raises_140_000_for_foster_children.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:18:13 GMT SEATTLE — Sleep Country USA's seventh annual Pajama Bowl events raised more than $140,000 to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550883-WMC_s_Craig_Staack_praises_care_received_at_City_of_Hope.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550883-WMC_s_Craig_Staack_praises_care_received_at_City_of_Hope.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:12:46 GMT LOS ANGELES — Industry veteran Craig Staack learned firsthand about the quality of care at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550882-Furniture_Marketing_Group_names_new_officers_board.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550882-Furniture_Marketing_Group_names_new_officers_board.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:06:25 GMT HIGH POINT — Furniture Marketing Group announced new officers and its board of directors for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550878-Bedding_producer_retailer_Royal_Pedic_adds_overseas_stores.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550878-Bedding_producer_retailer_Royal_Pedic_adds_overseas_stores.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:00:02 GMT BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Luxury bedding producer and retailer Royal-Pedic, based here, is... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550877-E_S_Kluft_Co_wins_trademark_for_plaid_design.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550877-E_S_Kluft_Co_wins_trademark_for_plaid_design.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 02 May 2012 12:54:17 GMT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — High-end bedding producer E. S. Kluft & Co. said it has received a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550840-Mitchell_Group_to_open_larger_Mississippi_warehouse.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550840-Mitchell_Group_to_open_larger_Mississippi_warehouse.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 01 May 2012 14:17:10 GMT NILES, Ill. — Textile source and converter The Mitchell Group, which includes Big Kahuna... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550834-HOM_Furniture_adds_flooring_to_six_Twin_Cities_stores.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550834-HOM_Furniture_adds_flooring_to_six_Twin_Cities_stores.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 01 May 2012 14:00:57 GMT COON RAPIDS, Minn. — HOM Furniture says it is expanding its array of flooring products with... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550833-Hooker_Furniture_s_board_approves_repurchase_of_stock.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550833-Hooker_Furniture_s_board_approves_repurchase_of_stock.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:42:39 GMT MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furniture's board has authorized the repurchase of up to $12.5... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550832-Angela_Conrad_Francis_former_sales_representative_dies.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550832-Angela_Conrad_Francis_former_sales_representative_dies.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:39:58 GMT GREENSBORO, N.C. — Angela "Angie" Christine Hart Conrad-Francis, a former sales representative... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550830-Weekends_Only_names_Brian_McCullough_case_goods_buyer.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550830-Weekends_Only_names_Brian_McCullough_case_goods_buyer.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:32:30 GMT ST. LOUIS — Weekends Only Furniture Outlet has named Brian McCullough a case goods buyer in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550829-Attendance_up_16_at_CIFF_in_Guangzhou.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550829-Attendance_up_16_at_CIFF_in_Guangzhou.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:24:10 GMT GUANGZHOU, China — The 29th edition of the China International Furniture Fair held here in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550806-Factory_orders_stay_on_hot_streak_with_11_February_gain.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550806-Factory_orders_stay_on_hot_streak_with_11_February_gain.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:27:16 GMT HIGH POINT — U.S. residential furniture factory orders were up 11% in February, the sixth... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550805-Zenith_Global_Logistics_opens_hub_in_Maryland_adds_to_fleet.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550805-Zenith_Global_Logistics_opens_hub_in_Maryland_adds_to_fleet.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:24:59 GMT CONOVER, N.C. — Zenith Global Logistics has opened a new freight hub in Elkton, Md., and added... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550804-American_Global_Logistics_among_Atlanta_s_growth_leaders.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550804-American_Global_Logistics_among_Atlanta_s_growth_leaders.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:22:28 GMT ATLANTA — American Global Logistics was named a winner of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550803-Hooker_Furniture_names_Bill_Reece_VP_of_Asian_operations.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550803-Hooker_Furniture_names_Bill_Reece_VP_of_Asian_operations.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:19:20 GMT MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Case goods and upholstery resource Hooker Furniture has named Bill Reece... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550802-Tri_State_golf_event_dedicated_to_Scott_Cohen.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550802-Tri_State_golf_event_dedicated_to_Scott_Cohen.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:43:52 GMT AMBLER, Pa. — The Tri-State Home Furnishings Assn. will hold its annual golf outing May 23 at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550793-SAS_acquires_Natura_World.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550793-SAS_acquires_Natura_World.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:06:45 GMT TORONTO — Canadian bedding specialist Spring Air Sommex Corp. has taken control of rival... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550772-Aaron_s_profit_jumps_60_largely_on_reduced_lawsuit_settlement.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550772-Aaron_s_profit_jumps_60_largely_on_reduced_lawsuit_settlement.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:13:51 GMT ATLANTA — Rent-to-own giant Aaron's first quarter profit jumped 60% to $71.2 million, although... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550771-Leggett_Platt_s_first_quarter_sales_rise_5_6_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550771-Leggett_Platt_s_first_quarter_sales_rise_5_6_.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:07:25 GMT CARTHAGE, Mo. — Components producer Leggett & Platt said first-quarter profits were slightly... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550770-Gardner_White_celebrates_100_years_partly_with_new_DC_store.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550770-Gardner_White_celebrates_100_years_partly_with_new_DC_store.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:44:19 GMT AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Gardner-White Furniture is tying the upcoming opening of its new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550769-Former_Latex_International_VP_gets_four_years_in_embezzlement.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550769-Former_Latex_International_VP_gets_four_years_in_embezzlement.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:19:42 GMT NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The former vice president of human resources at Latex International has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550767-Surya_gets_visual_launches_Pinterest_page.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550767-Surya_gets_visual_launches_Pinterest_page.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:25:32 GMT CALHOUN, Ga. — Surya, a manufacturer of area rugs and home accessories, launched... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550766-Louis_Ragy_joins_Rizzy_Home_as_national_account_manager.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550766-Louis_Ragy_joins_Rizzy_Home_as_national_account_manager.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:20:00 GMT CALHOUN, Ga. — Rizzy Home, a rug, textiles and furniture source, has hired Louis Ragy as its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550765-Bill_Napier_launches_social_website_for_retailers.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550765-Bill_Napier_launches_social_website_for_retailers.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:14:28 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Industry marketing specialist Bill Napier has launched a website designed to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550764-Bedding_a_strong_category_at_Karel_s_Long_Beach_show.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550764-Bedding_a_strong_category_at_Karel_s_Long_Beach_show.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:11:43 GMT LONG BEACH, Calif. — The mattress category will be well represented at the upcoming Long Beach... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550763-Mattress_industry_sales_cool_off_in_March.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550763-Mattress_industry_sales_cool_off_in_March.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:07:13 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The mattress industry, which recorded sizzling growth in January and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550762-Furniture_First_thanks_Riley_Griffiths_for_service_on_board.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550762-Furniture_First_thanks_Riley_Griffiths_for_service_on_board.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:03:31 GMT HIGH POINT — Buying group Furniture First held its general membership meeting and annual... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550744-Stanley_Furniture_receives_nearly_40_million_antidumping_payment.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550744-Stanley_Furniture_receives_nearly_40_million_antidumping_payment.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:08:41 GMT STANLEYTOWN, Va. — Case goods resource Stanley Furniture confirmed this week that it has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550740-Longtime_retailer_Robert_Bob_Zierk_dies_at_81.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550740-Longtime_retailer_Robert_Bob_Zierk_dies_at_81.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:29:58 GMT WHEATON, Ill. — Robert "Bob" Zierk, a longtime retailer, has died at age 81. He had battled... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550739-Spring_Air_International_names_Mike_Brown_director_of_operations.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550739-Spring_Air_International_names_Mike_Brown_director_of_operations.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:28:08 GMT BOSTON — Spring Air International has appointed industry veteran Mike Brown to the newly... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550738-SleepBetter_org_s_new_Zzzz_Score_test_rates_sleep.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550738-SleepBetter_org_s_new_Zzzz_Score_test_rates_sleep.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:23:34 GMT RICHMOND, Va. — Aiming to help consumers sleep easier, SleepBetter.org, the sleep tips and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550737-ColorTyme_names_Fred_Mattox_VP_chief_operating_officer.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550737-ColorTyme_names_Fred_Mattox_VP_chief_operating_officer.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:18:21 GMT PLANO, Texas — Rent-to-own franchisor ColorTyme has hired industry veteran Fred Mattox as vice... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550733-New_players_in_upholstery_offer_array_of_styles_prices.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550733-New_players_in_upholstery_offer_array_of_styles_prices.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:26:36 GMT HIGH POINT - New upholstery companies and companies making their first introductions in the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550732-Licensed_brands_function_lead_way_in_youth_lines.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550732-Licensed_brands_function_lead_way_in_youth_lines.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:19:46 GMT HIGH POINT - Dealers seeking to reinvigorate their youth furniture displays are seeing a host of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550731-Nu_Mobilia_offers_new_made_to_order_leather_line.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550731-Nu_Mobilia_offers_new_made_to_order_leather_line.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:16:04 GMT HIGH POINT - Nu Mobilia, a new leather manufacturer debuting here this week, is welcoming buyers... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550730-Upholstery_sellers_see_improvement_at_market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550730-Upholstery_sellers_see_improvement_at_market.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:11:26 GMT HIGH POINT - Stationary upholstery makers were beginning to wind down the market here Tuesday... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550729-Higher_priced_wood_selling_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550729-Higher_priced_wood_selling_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:03:50 GMT HIGH POINT - Good traffic and appetites for better end goods are turning this market into one of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550722-L_P_s_Quinn_likes_hybrid_as_new_mattress_term.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550722-L_P_s_Quinn_likes_hybrid_as_new_mattress_term.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:54:25 GMT HIGH POINT - Leggett & Platt executive Mark Quinn says the industry can benefit from talking... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550721-Selling_mattresses_requires_both_male_and_female_voices.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550721-Selling_mattresses_requires_both_male_and_female_voices.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:52:00 GMT INDIANAPOLIS - It was the men versus the women at a spirited panel discussion at the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550719-Sealy_to_spend_millions_on_new_ad_campaign.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550719-Sealy_to_spend_millions_on_new_ad_campaign.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:42:52 GMT HIGH POINT - Sealy says it is making a big investment in its brands with a major national... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550718-Bedding_producers_enjoying_strong_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550718-Bedding_producers_enjoying_strong_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:37:19 GMT HIGH POINT - Bedding's major players reported strong success at a market that featured more than... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550714-Hudson_s_Furniture_brothers_to_receive_top_Florida_retail_award.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550714-Hudson_s_Furniture_brothers_to_receive_top_Florida_retail_award.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:51:41 GMT SANFORD, Fla. — Joshua and Adam Hudson, twin brothers who are top executives at Hudson's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550713-UPDATE_Nationwide_to_acquire_Cantrex_Group_from_Sears_Canada.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550713-UPDATE_Nationwide_to_acquire_Cantrex_Group_from_Sears_Canada.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:47:07 GMT TORONTO — Nationwide Marketing Group has agreed to acquire the Canadian buying group Cantrex... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550712-Art_Van_Furniture_hires_Steve_Caprario_as_distribution_VP.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550712-Art_Van_Furniture_hires_Steve_Caprario_as_distribution_VP.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:43:25 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture has hired Steve Caprario as vice president of warehousing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550711-All_Sealy_directors_reelected_to_board_despite_protest.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550711-All_Sealy_directors_reelected_to_board_despite_protest.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:37:34 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. — All directors of bedding major Sealy Inc. were easily reelected at the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550710-Comfort_Solutions_names_Raheel_Sadiq_to_product_innovation_post.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550710-Comfort_Solutions_names_Raheel_Sadiq_to_product_innovation_post.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:30:40 GMT WILLOWBROOK, Ill. — Comfort Solutions has promoted Raheel Sadiq to the newly created position... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550708-Consumer_confidence_virtually_unchanged_in_April_at_69_2.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550708-Consumer_confidence_virtually_unchanged_in_April_at_69_2.php?rssid=20052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:27:30 GMT NEW YORK — Consumer attitudes held steady in April with the Conference Board Consumer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550706-Sears_Canada_selling_Cantrex_Group_to_Nationwide.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550706-Sears_Canada_selling_Cantrex_Group_to_Nationwide.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:38:20 GMT TORONTO - Sears Canada announced today it has agreed to sell its Cantrex Group operations to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550705-Anthony_Arthur_taps_design_veterans_for_High_Point_debut.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550705-Anthony_Arthur_taps_design_veterans_for_High_Point_debut.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:39:20 GMT HIGH POINT - Veteran industry designers are among those behind the launch of new case goods... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550704-Stein_World_programs_help_retailers_sell_online_effectively.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550704-Stein_World_programs_help_retailers_sell_online_effectively.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:36:24 GMT HIGH POINT - Accent source Stein World is hoping several new programs will help brick and mortar... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550703-Buyers_still_in_market_for_smaller_scale_desks.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550703-Buyers_still_in_market_for_smaller_scale_desks.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:31:37 GMT HIGH POINT - A number of home office resources are seeing continued success here in small office... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550702-Home_entertainment_smaller_wall_systems_variety_popular.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550702-Home_entertainment_smaller_wall_systems_variety_popular.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:25:36 GMT HIGH POINT - Home entertainment sources say smaller wall systems continue to evolve, with... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550701-Motion_plugs_in_turns_on_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550701-Motion_plugs_in_turns_on_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:17:35 GMT HIGH POINT - Motion furniture and recliners continue to have a powerful presence here - pun... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550693-Josef_Wieser_named_VP_of_sales_at_Outer_Limits.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550693-Josef_Wieser_named_VP_of_sales_at_Outer_Limits.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:50:12 GMT HIGH POINT — Josef Wieser has been named to the new position of vice president of sales for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550691-Panama_Jack_goods_to_be_warehoused.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550691-Panama_Jack_goods_to_be_warehoused.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:45:35 GMT HIGH POINT — The upholstery and case goods resources for the Panama Jack Home line will offer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550689-Natuzzi_kiosk_brings_online_experience_to_stores.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550689-Natuzzi_kiosk_brings_online_experience_to_stores.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:39:36 GMT HIGH POINT — Leather upholstery major Natuzzi Americas has unveiled an interactive kiosk for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550686-Ethan_Allen_reports_sales_of_175_9_million_in_its_third_quarter.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550686-Ethan_Allen_reports_sales_of_175_9_million_in_its_third_quarter.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:09:00 GMT DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen's sales were up 8% in the quarter ended March 31 to $175.9... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550685-Rent_A_Center_revenues_rise_12_5_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550685-Rent_A_Center_revenues_rise_12_5_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20052 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:04:23 GMT PLANO, Texas — Rent-A-Center said its first-quarter revenues were up 12.5% from a year ago,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550673-Troutman_Chair_offers_rocker_gallery_program.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550673-Troutman_Chair_offers_rocker_gallery_program.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:25:50 GMT HIGH POINT - Taking a note from bedding companies, rocking chair manufacturer Troutman Chair is... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550672-Salmela_returns_with_upscale_Atelier_brand.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550672-Salmela_returns_with_upscale_Atelier_brand.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:13:49 GMT HIGH POINT — Entrepreneur and designer Kim Salmela, one of the creative forces behind the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550671-Angelo_HOME_finds_home_in_brick_and_mortar_stores.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550671-Angelo_HOME_finds_home_in_brick_and_mortar_stores.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:08:33 GMT HIGH POINT - When HGTV celebrity and home furnishings designer Angelo Surmelis launched his... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550670-Hekman_plans_to_cut_prices.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550670-Hekman_plans_to_cut_prices.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:03:49 GMT HIGH POINT - In an environment where future pricing remains uncertain at best, case goods and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550649-La_Z_Boy_Brooke_Shields_extend_campaign_to_2014.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550649-La_Z_Boy_Brooke_Shields_extend_campaign_to_2014.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:56:40 GMT WARREN, Mich. — La-Z-Boy says it has extended its partnership with actress Brooke Shields and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550648-L_A_warehouse_to_help_Modloft_continue_growth.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550648-L_A_warehouse_to_help_Modloft_continue_growth.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:50:31 GMT HIGH POINT — Modern bedroom, living room and dining source Modloft says it's adding a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550647-Miles_Talbott_unveils_its_Martha_Stewart_collection.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550647-Miles_Talbott_unveils_its_Martha_Stewart_collection.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:41:24 GMT HIGH POINT — Martha Stewart said she loves designing furniture and wants to make it usable for... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550646-Five_more_oral_histories_published_by_Hall_of_Fame.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550646-Five_more_oral_histories_published_by_Hall_of_Fame.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:30:35 GMT HIGH POINT — Five more oral histories of industry leaders are available from the American... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550640-FurnitureDealer_net_promotes_new_business_social_network_DoBizBuzz.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550640-FurnitureDealer_net_promotes_new_business_social_network_DoBizBuzz.php?rssid=20052 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:30:39 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — FurnitureDealer.net has launched a new service - a home furnishings social and... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550638-More_latex_mattresses_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550638-More_latex_mattresses_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:56:32 GMT HIGH POINT - Mattress retailers are finding an expanded assortment of latex beds here. They also... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550637-Upholstery_brightens_up_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550637-Upholstery_brightens_up_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:38:01 GMT HIGH POINT - Color is the story in the upholstery category again this market, but what most... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550636-AP_Inds_adds_robotics.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550636-AP_Inds_adds_robotics.php?rssid=20052 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:26:38 GMT LAURIER-STATION, Quebec - One of AP Inds. newest employees can work all day and night and never... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550635-Albany_Inds_offering_RTA_sofa_line.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550635-Albany_Inds_offering_RTA_sofa_line.php?rssid=20052 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:18:35 GMT HIGH POINT - Saying big box retailers have paved the way, major upholstery manufacturer Albany... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550634-Chromcraft_cuts_loss_on_8_2_sales_gain_cost_controls.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550634-Chromcraft_cuts_loss_on_8_2_sales_gain_cost_controls.php?rssid=20052 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:57:27 GMT WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - An 8.2% sales gain in the fourth quarter helped manufacturer and importer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550633-HPU_s_Shannon_Taylor_wins_2012_Haverty_Cup.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550633-HPU_s_Shannon_Taylor_wins_2012_Haverty_Cup.php?rssid=20052 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:46:06 GMT HIGH POINT - Shannon M. Taylor, who will graduate from High Point University in May with majors... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550631-Alabama_retailer_industry_leader_Stuart_Shevin_dies_at_63.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550631-Alabama_retailer_industry_leader_Stuart_Shevin_dies_at_63.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:53:19 GMT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Stuart Shevin, an industry veteran and president of retailer Standard... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550630-Durham_offers_whiskey_toast_to_new_Mount_Vernon_collection.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550630-Durham_offers_whiskey_toast_to_new_Mount_Vernon_collection.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:41:48 GMT HIGH POINT - Durham Furniture will host a whiskey tasting here Sunday, April 22, in celebration... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550629-Sustainable_Furnishings_Council_names_Margaret_Casey_president.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550629-Sustainable_Furnishings_Council_names_Margaret_Casey_president.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:36:16 GMT CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Sustainable Furnishings Council has named Margaret Casey, who helped... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550628-Buyers_shopping_lists_full_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550628-Buyers_shopping_lists_full_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:34:15 GMT HIGH POINT - Retailers shopping High Point Market this week are reporting consistent... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550627-Ashley_unveils_plans_for_80M_distribution_manufacturing_facility_in_N_C_.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550627-Ashley_unveils_plans_for_80M_distribution_manufacturing_facility_in_N_C_.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:01:24 GMT HIGH POINT — Ashley Furniture confirmed Friday that it has acquired a 640-acre site near... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550617-Retired_Lea_Inds_exec_Ladd_co_founder_Lee_Weisnicht_dies_at_88.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550617-Retired_Lea_Inds_exec_Ladd_co_founder_Lee_Weisnicht_dies_at_88.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:43:18 GMT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leroy "Lee" Gordon Weisnicht, a retired industry executive who worked at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550615-Tommy_Tomkins_retires_as_president_CEO_of_Cresent_Furniture.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550615-Tommy_Tomkins_retires_as_president_CEO_of_Cresent_Furniture.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:39:26 GMT HIGH POINT — Charles R. "Tommy" Tomkins III, the longtime president and CEO of solid wood case... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550614-Tempur_Pedic_sales_up_18_profits_up_16_5_in_quarter.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550614-Tempur_Pedic_sales_up_18_profits_up_16_5_in_quarter.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:31:02 GMT LEXINGTON, Ky. — Buoyed by increased advertising spending and a successful product rollout,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550613-Prestige_Motion_opens_warehouse_takes_larger_market_showroom.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550613-Prestige_Motion_opens_warehouse_takes_larger_market_showroom.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:28:11 GMT HIGH POINT — Upholstery importer Prestige Motion has opened a new warehouse here and also has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550612-Profit_Management_Promotions_holding_seminar_Saturday_in_High_Point.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550612-Profit_Management_Promotions_holding_seminar_Saturday_in_High_Point.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:23:33 GMT HIGH POINT — Profit Management Promotions will conduct a High Point Market seminar here... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550611-Rocco_Ingemi_promoted_to_executive_VP_at_Kathy_Ireland_Worldwide.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550611-Rocco_Ingemi_promoted_to_executive_VP_at_Kathy_Ireland_Worldwide.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:18:51 GMT RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Rocco Ingemi, a longtime key executive at Kathy Ireland Worldwide, has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550609-Don_Hunter_leaves_Catnapper_joins_chair_bed_source_Med_Lift.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550609-Don_Hunter_leaves_Catnapper_joins_chair_bed_source_Med_Lift.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:10:44 GMT CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Don Hunter, a longtime executive with Jackson Furniture's Catnapper... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550608-Ethan_Allen_cites_higher_sales_profits_in_boosting_dividend.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550608-Ethan_Allen_cites_higher_sales_profits_in_boosting_dividend.php?rssid=20052 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:56:58 GMT DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen Interiors has increased its quarterly dividend 29% to 9 cents per... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550584-Zero_waste_must_be_part_of_business_model.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550584-Zero_waste_must_be_part_of_business_model.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:28:00 GMT RALEIGH, N.C. - EarthWay Global Founder Thomas Bean believes that zero landfill waste can only... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550574-Shabby_Chic_Miles_Talbott_case_goods_to_benefit_Trees4Trees.php?rssid=20052 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/550574-Shabby_Chic_Miles_Talbott_case_goods_to_benefit_Trees4Trees.php?rssid=20052 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:06:14 GMT AT THE MARKET - Shabby Chic is launching a new case goods line through its brand partner Miles...