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Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.furnituretoday.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/160249-Jeffrey_Rocque_to_rep_for_Townsend_Leather.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/160249-Jeffrey_Rocque_to_rep_for_Townsend_Leather.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:35:52 GMT JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. — Jeffrey Rocque has joined upscale upholstery hide and decorative leather reso... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159917-Herman_Miller_introduces_new_environmentally_friendly_chair.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159917-Herman_Miller_introduces_new_environmentally_friendly_chair.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:24:26 GMT ZEELAND, Mich. — Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller has introduced a new work chair na... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159914-Jennifer_Convertibles_posts_quarterly_loss_of_867_000.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159914-Jennifer_Convertibles_posts_quarterly_loss_of_867_000.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:25:06 GMT WOODBURY, N.Y. — Sofa-sleeper specialist Jennifer Convertibles continued to struggle in its fis... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159911-Sofa_from_the_70s_takes_top_spot_in_Sure_Fit_Ugly_Couch_Contest.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159911-Sofa_from_the_70s_takes_top_spot_in_Sure_Fit_Ugly_Couch_Contest.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:32:40 GMT SAN FRANCISCO — Having a sofa that makes people cover their eyes in disgust has made a San Fran... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159861-Consumer_Electronic_Assn_honors_Inada_s_Sogno_chair.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159861-Consumer_Electronic_Assn_honors_Inada_s_Sogno_chair.php?rssid=20046 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:31:07 GMT BOULDER, Colo. — Inada's Sogno massage chair was recognized at the recent Consumer Electronics ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159860-DeCoro_obtains_new_financing.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159860-DeCoro_obtains_new_financing.php?rssid=20046 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:28:54 GMT HONG KONG — Leather upholstery producer DeCoro has reached an agreement with China Construction... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159812-American_Leather_using_Renew_cushioning_foam.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/159812-American_Leather_using_Renew_cushioning_foam.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:24:39 GMT DALLAS — Upholstery producer American Leather has begun using Renew, an eco-friendly cushioning... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49310-UPDATE_DL_S_Inds_partner_Selig_Drezner_dies.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49310-UPDATE_DL_S_Inds_partner_Selig_Drezner_dies.php?rssid=20046 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:27:50 GMT HIGH POINT — Selig Drezner, an industry veteran and partner in upholstery producer DL&S Inds., ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49299-Natuzzi_sales_rise_in_third_quarter_but_so_does_loss.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49299-Natuzzi_sales_rise_in_third_quarter_but_so_does_loss.php?rssid=20046 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:16:53 GMT SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Italy — Upholstery major Natuzzi said its third-quarter sales were slightly... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49297-Bob_Lemons_to_retire_from_Kincaid_Furniture.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49297-Bob_Lemons_to_retire_from_Kincaid_Furniture.php?rssid=20046 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:03:33 GMT HUDSON, N.C. — Industry veteran Bob Lemons will retire from his position as case goods and upho... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49296-Jennifer_Convertibles_stock_fall_sharply.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49296-Jennifer_Convertibles_stock_fall_sharply.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:05 GMT WOODBURY, N.Y. — Furniture retailer Jennifer Convertibles' stock was trading down more than 50%... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49289-Lane_Home_Furnishings_promotes_Joe_Eames_Whitten_Grissom.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49289-Lane_Home_Furnishings_promotes_Joe_Eames_Whitten_Grissom.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:26:06 GMT TUPELO, Miss. — Lane Home Furnishings has shuffled some responsibilities and named two company ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49236-Furniture_industry_veteran_Selig_Drezner_dies_at_85.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49236-Furniture_industry_veteran_Selig_Drezner_dies_at_85.php?rssid=20046 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:27:07 GMT HIGH POINT — Selig Drezner, an industry veteran and partner here in upholstery producer DL&S In... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49237-Inada_s_Sogno_massage_chair_wins_innovation_honor.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49237-Inada_s_Sogno_massage_chair_wins_innovation_honor.php?rssid=20046 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:26:49 GMT BOULDER, Colo. — Inada's Sogno massage chair was recognized at the recent Consumer Electronics ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49093-La_Z_Boy_to_cut_850_jobs_slash_spending.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49093-La_Z_Boy_to_cut_850_jobs_slash_spending.php?rssid=20046 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:02:58 GMT MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy will lay off about 10% of its work force as part of a series of initia... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49013-Randy_Spak_named_CEO_of_Cozzia_USA.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49013-Randy_Spak_named_CEO_of_Cozzia_USA.php?rssid=20046 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:08:03 GMT ATLANTA — Randy Spak, a 33-year industry veteran, has been named president and CEO of shiatsu m... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49010-California_owners_to_expand_La_Z_Boy_furniture_chain.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/49010-California_owners_to_expand_La_Z_Boy_furniture_chain.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:11:19 GMT SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Owners of four local La-Z-Boy stores are expanding to Chico and Redding, Cal... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48966-Upholstery_business_soft_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48966-Upholstery_business_soft_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:51:50 GMT HIGH POINT — The market has been up and down, but that's the stock market. In the upholstered f... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48955-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Sin_is_in_at_El_Ran.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48955-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Sin_is_in_at_El_Ran.php?rssid=20046 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:20:21 GMT HIGH POINT - While many upholstery suppliers at the High Point Market are hell-bent on convincin... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48954-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Splashes_of_color_adding_punch_to_new_upholstery.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48954-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Splashes_of_color_adding_punch_to_new_upholstery.php?rssid=20046 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:13:08 GMT HIGH POINT - Let's stop whining about color. Put away the complaints about seeing too much brown ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48860-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Motion_goes_high_tech.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48860-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Motion_goes_high_tech.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:16:35 GMT AT THE MARKET - Using new technology, reclining chair manufacturers are adding novel innovations ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48848-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Straight_Line_Resources_expands_leather_offerings.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48848-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Straight_Line_Resources_expands_leather_offerings.php?rssid=20046 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:39:03 GMT AT THE MARKET - Straight Line Resources International, the global sourcing company that made its ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48754-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Upholstery_makers_hope_economy_is_transitional_.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48754-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Upholstery_makers_hope_economy_is_transitional_.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:19:03 GMT HIGH POINT - Stationary upholstery makers will bring plenty of transitional looks to the market t... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48751-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Leather_upholstery_players_moods_mixed.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48751-High_Point_Market_Fall_2008_Leather_upholstery_players_moods_mixed.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:39:09 GMT HIGH POINT - As if heeding a yellow traffic light that signifies caution, leather upholstery manu... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48655-Lane_closing_its_eight_Philadelphia_area_stores.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48655-Lane_closing_its_eight_Philadelphia_area_stores.php?rssid=20046 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:46:53 GMT PHILADELPHIA - Lane Home Furnishings said Thursday it will shut down its eight dedicated stores i... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48650-Mark_Bacon_to_head_La_Z_Boy_retail.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48650-Mark_Bacon_to_head_La_Z_Boy_retail.php?rssid=20046 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:48:26 GMT MONROE, Mich. - La-Z-Boy has hired Mark Bacon Sr., a former executive for auto supply retailer Pe... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48624-Soft_Line_Calia_builds_supply_of_hides.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48624-Soft_Line_Calia_builds_supply_of_hides.php?rssid=20046 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:15:41 GMT HIGH POINT - Leather seating specialist Soft Line Calia America has bulked up its supply of hides... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48611-Seven_AHFA_members_adopt_EFEC.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48611-Seven_AHFA_members_adopt_EFEC.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:11:29 GMT HIGH POINT - Seven members of the American Home Furnishings Alliance, including all domestic faci... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48610-La_Z_Boy_promotes_Jim_Reilly_to_sales_post.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48610-La_Z_Boy_promotes_Jim_Reilly_to_sales_post.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:10:09 GMT MONROE, Mich. — Jim Reilly has been promoted to vice president of residential sales, a newly cr... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48536-NLRB_judge_rules_against_Ashley.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48536-NLRB_judge_rules_against_Ashley.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:22:15 GMT ARCADIA, Wis. — A judge has ruled that Ashley Furniture violated fair labor practices in 2007 b... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48529-Hickory_Chair_certified_under_EFEC.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48529-Hickory_Chair_certified_under_EFEC.php?rssid=20046 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:20:13 GMT HIGH POINT — Manufacturer Hickory Chair has become certified under the American Home Furnishing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48523-Ashley_Furniture_filling_orders_from_closed_store.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48523-Ashley_Furniture_filling_orders_from_closed_store.php?rssid=20046 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:22:04 GMT ROANOKE, Va. - Ashley Furniture has promised to fill orders made at an Ashley Furniture HomeStore... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48498-Ron_Wanek_makes_Forbes_400_list.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48498-Ron_Wanek_makes_Forbes_400_list.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:21:08 GMT ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture Chairman Ron Wanek has made the Forbes 400 ranking of the rich... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48293-Rocky_Campbell_to_head_DeCoro_motion_operations.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48293-Rocky_Campbell_to_head_DeCoro_motion_operations.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:09:22 GMT SHENZHEN, China — Rocky Campbell has joined leather seating specialist DeCoro as director of mo... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48291-Ashley_laying_off_200_in_Mississippi.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48291-Ashley_laying_off_200_in_Mississippi.php?rssid=20046 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:46:02 GMT ECRU, Miss. — Ashley Furniture is laying off about 200 people from its upholstery manufacturing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48253-Mac_Motion_expands_in_U_S_China.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48253-Mac_Motion_expands_in_U_S_China.php?rssid=20046 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:49:32 GMT HIGH POINT — Recliner chair specialist Mac Motion has expanded its operations in the United Sta... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48073-Flexsteel_closing_two_plants.php?rssid=20046 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48073-Flexsteel_closing_two_plants.php?rssid=20046 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:47:57 GMT DUBUQUE, Iowa — Upholstery major Flexsteel announced today it is closing two factories, includi...