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Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.furnituretoday.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48653-15_companies_on_tap_for_CA_Boom_East.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48653-15_companies_on_tap_for_CA_Boom_East.php Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:13:04 GMT HIGH POINT — An eclectic lineup of exhibitors will take part in the new CA Boom East show, whic... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48655-Lane_closing_its_eight_Philadelphia_area_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48655-Lane_closing_its_eight_Philadelphia_area_stores.php 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/48654-CARB_lists_certified_mills.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48654-CARB_lists_certified_mills.php Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:22:12 GMT SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Air Resources Board has released a list of 55 mills that have... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48652-Bassett_sales_hold_up_but_company_posts_loss.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48652-Bassett_sales_hold_up_but_company_posts_loss.php Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:08:29 GMT BASSETT, Va. - Bassett Furniture Inds. said its sales declined less than 1% in its third fiscal q... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48651-Lacey_Act_enforcement_delayed.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48651-Lacey_Act_enforcement_delayed.php Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:53:36 GMT WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has postponed the date for enforcement of new L... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48650-Mark_Bacon_to_head_La_Z_Boy_retail.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48650-Mark_Bacon_to_head_La_Z_Boy_retail.php 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/48649-Star_International_launching_gallery_format.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48649-Star_International_launching_gallery_format.php Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:39:13 GMT RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Case goods importer Star International will unveil a new galle... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48625-Pier_1_same_store_sales_fall_11_7_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48625-Pier_1_same_store_sales_fall_11_7_.php Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:32:04 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas - Pier 1 Imports said today that its September same-store sales were down 11.7%... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48624-Soft_Line_Calia_builds_supply_of_hides.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48624-Soft_Line_Calia_builds_supply_of_hides.php 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/48623-Lee_Kabat_retires_from_P_Kauffman.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48623-Lee_Kabat_retires_from_P_Kauffman.php Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:14:54 GMT NEW YORK — Lee Kabat, who has been a corporate vice president of decorative fabric producer P/K... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48622-Thomasville_acquires_six_Philly_area_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48622-Thomasville_acquires_six_Philly_area_stores.php Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:08:04 GMT HIGH POINT — Thomasville Furniture Inds. has acquired six Thomasville Home Furnishings stores i... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48621-IFDA_offers_new_green_scholarship.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48621-IFDA_offers_new_green_scholarship.php Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:01:41 GMT KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - The Education Foundation of the International Furnishings & Design Assn. h... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48619-UPDATE_Las_Vegas_Market_shifts_to_September.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48619-UPDATE_Las_Vegas_Market_shifts_to_September.php Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:02:39 GMT LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Market has pushed back the dates for its second 2009 show until Septe... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48615-Investors_sue_over_failed_Norwalk_deal.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48615-Investors_sue_over_failed_Norwalk_deal.php Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:37:23 GMT NORWALK, Ohio - Investors who made a failed attempt to buy Norwalk Furniture are suing the compan... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48614-City_of_Hope_honoring_former_Simmons_exec_Roger_Murray.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48614-City_of_Hope_honoring_former_Simmons_exec_Roger_Murray.php Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:27:26 GMT HIGH POINT — City of Hope will honor longtime supporter Roger Murray, who stepped down this yea... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48613-Bernhardt_to_show_latest_Martha_Stewart_line.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48613-Bernhardt_to_show_latest_Martha_Stewart_line.php Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:20:52 GMT HIGH POINT - Bernhardt's latest Martha Stewart Furniture collection, to be unveiled at market her... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48612-EQ3_looks_to_expand_in_Asia.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48612-EQ3_looks_to_expand_in_Asia.php Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:13:37 GMT BANGKOK, Thailand — The president of Canada-based retailer EQ3 said the company is shifting its... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48611-Seven_AHFA_members_adopt_EFEC.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48611-Seven_AHFA_members_adopt_EFEC.php 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 http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48610-La_Z_Boy_promotes_Jim_Reilly_to_sales_post.php 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/48609-Sealy_sales_decline_9_3_in_third_quarter.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48609-Sealy_sales_decline_9_3_in_third_quarter.php Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:08:01 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. — Buffeted once again by weak retail demand, bedding major Sealy said third-quar... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48608-IFDA_creating_Raymond_Waites_design_scholarship.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48608-IFDA_creating_Raymond_Waites_design_scholarship.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:52:31 GMT HIGH POINT — Plans are in the works at the International Furnishings and Design Assn. Education... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48607-MFA_to_honor_Louis_Massood.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48607-MFA_to_honor_Louis_Massood.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:40:19 GMT SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The Metropolitan Furnishings Assn. will present its highest honor, the Howar... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48606-Court_OKs_GOB_sale_for_DD_Huber.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48606-Court_OKs_GOB_sale_for_DD_Huber.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:33:55 GMT SOUTHAMPTON, N.J. — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved the going-out-of-business sale for DD ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48604-Bob_s_Discount_opens_31st_store.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48604-Bob_s_Discount_opens_31st_store.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:37 GMT DEDHAM, Mass. - Bob's Discount Furniture will grand open its 31st store here Friday. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48603-Sarreid_to_distribute_Encore_Mobili_line.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48603-Sarreid_to_distribute_Encore_Mobili_line.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:41:44 GMT HIGH POINT - High end case goods importer Sarreid Ltd. will distribute a new high-end line of woo... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48602-Havertys_sales_tumble_12_5_in_quarter.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48602-Havertys_sales_tumble_12_5_in_quarter.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:34:50 GMT ATLANTA - Havertys continued to feel the brunt of an economic slump as third quarter same-store s... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48601-Furniture_First_links_with_GE_Money.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48601-Furniture_First_links_with_GE_Money.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:21:36 GMT HARRISBURG, Pa. — Furniture First buying group has forged a relationship with GE Money, which i... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48599-IHFRA_offering_prizes_to_new_members.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48599-IHFRA_offering_prizes_to_new_members.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:14:05 GMT HIGH POINT — The International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. will offer a chance at a ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48600-John_Derian_designs_line_for_Cisco_Bros_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48600-John_Derian_designs_line_for_Cisco_Bros_.php Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:12:36 GMT HIGH POINT - Artisan and decoupage specialist John Derian has teamed with West Coast upholstery p... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48542-Latest_antidumping_review_delayed.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48542-Latest_antidumping_review_delayed.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:54:59 GMT WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Commerce has delayed the release of preliminary results of th... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48541-Three_Rooms_To_Go_trucks_stolen_in_Florida.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48541-Three_Rooms_To_Go_trucks_stolen_in_Florida.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:50:38 GMT ORANGE PARK, Fla. - Three truck trailers loaded with furniture have been stolen in recent weeks f... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48540-Norwalk_retailers_forming_new_chain.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48540-Norwalk_retailers_forming_new_chain.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:37:07 GMT TULSA, Okla. - About 30 former Norwalk store owners are expected to begin converting their franch... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48538-Sealy_reorganizes_business_structure.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48538-Sealy_reorganizes_business_structure.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:31:41 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. - Bedding sales leader Sealy is reorganizing its U.S. structure as part of a conti... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48537-Thomasville_upgrades_Icovia_software.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48537-Thomasville_upgrades_Icovia_software.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:23:32 GMT LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Online room planning vendor Icovia said that Thomasville Furniture Inc. has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48536-NLRB_judge_rules_against_Ashley.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48536-NLRB_judge_rules_against_Ashley.php 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/48535-French_Heritage_Ethan_Allen_settle_suit.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48535-French_Heritage_Ethan_Allen_settle_suit.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:16:10 GMT STAMFORD, Conn. — French Heritage and Ethan Allen have settled a business interference lawsuit ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48534-Maison_Objet_attendance_down_6_2_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48534-Maison_Objet_attendance_down_6_2_.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:08:18 GMT PARIS — The slow economy caused a slight drop in attendance at the latest Maison & Objet furnit... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48533-Candice_Olson_designing_rug_line_for_Surya.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48533-Candice_Olson_designing_rug_line_for_Surya.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:02:55 GMT CALHOUN, Ga. — Surya and designer Candice Olson have signed a licensing agreement for Olson to ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48532-Spectrum_Yarns_shuts_down.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48532-Spectrum_Yarns_shuts_down.php Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:50:03 GMT KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Spectrum Yarns Inc., which supplied upholstery, bedding, automotive and ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48531-Thomasville_in_three_more_markets.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48531-Thomasville_in_three_more_markets.php Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:59:42 GMT THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Kacey Fine Furniture, Hank's Fine Furniture and Phelan's Interiors have ope... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48530-American_Furniture_Hall_of_Fame_creates_lapel_pins_for_honorees.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48530-American_Furniture_Hall_of_Fame_creates_lapel_pins_for_honorees.php Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:24:39 GMT HIGH POINT — The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48529-Hickory_Chair_certified_under_EFEC.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48529-Hickory_Chair_certified_under_EFEC.php 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/48528-Jay_Swirbul_steps_down_as_Chris_Stone_VP.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48528-Jay_Swirbul_steps_down_as_Chris_Stone_VP.php Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:17:13 GMT LOS ANGELES - Jay Swirbul is stepping down as vice president, sales and marketing, for fabric spe... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48526-High_Point_Market_holding_showroom_display_competition.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48526-High_Point_Market_holding_showroom_display_competition.php Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:11:39 GMT HIGH POINT — High Point Market exhibitors can show off their showroom displays and great mercha... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48527-Study_Furniture_FR_rule_leads_to_toxins.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48527-Study_Furniture_FR_rule_leads_to_toxins.php Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:09:06 GMT NEWTON, Mass. - A new study reports that because of California's furniture flammability standard,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48525-SLR_returning_to_High_Point_Market.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48525-SLR_returning_to_High_Point_Market.php Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:03:19 GMT HIGH POINT — SLR International, the global sourcing company that made its debut at the last Hig... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48524-C_R_Laine_achieves_sustainable_status.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48524-C_R_Laine_achieves_sustainable_status.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:41:39 GMT HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer C.R. Laine is the first company to achieve Sustainable by ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48522-Kathwari_Congress_should_pass_bailout.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48522-Kathwari_Congress_should_pass_bailout.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:22:38 GMT DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari told the Reuters news service tha... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48523-Ashley_Furniture_filling_orders_from_closed_store.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48523-Ashley_Furniture_filling_orders_from_closed_store.php 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/48521-Ikea_recalls_chests_for_injury_risk.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48521-Ikea_recalls_chests_for_injury_risk.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:16:32 GMT WASHINGTON - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that Ikea will voluntarily recall i... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48520-U_S_furniture_factory_orders_drop_17_in_July.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48520-U_S_furniture_factory_orders_drop_17_in_July.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:11:30 GMT HIGH POINT — U.S. furniture factory orders continued their double-digit dive in July, falling 1... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48519-IHFC_offering_reps_food_parking.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48519-IHFC_offering_reps_food_parking.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:03:43 GMT HIGH POINT - The International Home Furnishings Center is offering several special services to me... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48518-Actress_Illeana_Douglas_sets_Web_TV_show_at_Ikea.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48518-Actress_Illeana_Douglas_sets_Web_TV_show_at_Ikea.php Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:41:32 GMT LOS ANGELES - Ikea is the setting, and often the subject matter, of a new Web-based comedy show c... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48517-DeFehr_Furniture_seeks_protection.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48517-DeFehr_Furniture_seeks_protection.php Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:17:30 GMT WINNIPEG, Manitoba - A strong Canadian dollar and a weak U.S. economy claimed another victim late... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48516-Ikea_bags_disposable_bags.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48516-Ikea_bags_disposable_bags.php Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:15:41 GMT CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Ikea, which launched a "bag the plastic bag" campaign in 2001, officially g... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48515-Cramco_boosts_U_S_production.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48515-Cramco_boosts_U_S_production.php Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:10:59 GMT PHILADELPHIA — Changing course after downsizing its domestic operations over the past few years... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48514-Consumer_Confidence_Index_edges_up_in_September.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48514-Consumer_Confidence_Index_edges_up_in_September.php Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:04:44 GMT NEW YORK — The Consumer Confidence Index edged up slightly to 59.8 in September from 58.5 in Au... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48513-New_import_line_to_be_launched.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48513-New_import_line_to_be_launched.php Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:03:41 GMT HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — A group of former executives and investors in case goods manufactur... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48512-JRM_Sales_Knorr_marketing_team_up.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48512-JRM_Sales_Knorr_marketing_team_up.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:06:26 GMT TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Industry consulting firms JRM Sales & Management and Knorr Marketing hav... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48511-Shaw_Living_to_offer_Angela_Adams_rugs.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48511-Shaw_Living_to_offer_Angela_Adams_rugs.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:31:48 GMT DALTON, Ga. — Shaw Living will introduce rugs by designer Angela Adams at the International Rug... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48510-Villageois_acquires_bedroom_specialist_Valco.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48510-Villageois_acquires_bedroom_specialist_Valco.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:49:57 GMT ST. BENOIT LABRE, Quebec — Case goods manufacturer Villageois has acquired fellow Canadian manu... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48509-Virginia_Sterling_acquires_Canal_Dover_assets.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48509-Virginia_Sterling_acquires_Canal_Dover_assets.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:42:33 GMT CANFIELD, Ohio — Virginia Sterling Furniture, a solid wood bedroom resource, has completed an a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48508-Charlie_Eitel_stepping_down_as_Simmons_CEO.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48508-Charlie_Eitel_stepping_down_as_Simmons_CEO.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:14:25 GMT ATLANTA — Bedding major Simmons announced today that longtime CEO Charlie Eitel will turn over ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48504-UPDATE_Details_on_Calvin_Klein_furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48504-UPDATE_Details_on_Calvin_Klein_furniture.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:25:18 GMT NEW YORK — Calvin Klein Inc. said last week that it plans to launch a major furniture collectio... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48503-Norwalk_receives_tax_break.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48503-Norwalk_receives_tax_break.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:19:49 GMT NORWALK, Ohio — Norwalk Custom Order Furniture, formed after investors bought Norwalk Furniture... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48502-Chromcraft_Revington_to_exit_upholstery.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48502-Chromcraft_Revington_to_exit_upholstery.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:16:29 GMT LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Chromcraft Revington said today it is closing its manufacturing operations h... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48501-Harden_wins_forestry_award.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48501-Harden_wins_forestry_award.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:24:30 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Case goods manufacturer Harden Furniture was honored last week with a President's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48500-Columbia_reaches_CARB_Phase_2_certification.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48500-Columbia_reaches_CARB_Phase_2_certification.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:16:08 GMT GREENSBORO, N.C. - Industry supplier Columbia Forest Products said it is producing California Air... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48499-Case_goods_maker_Statton_Furniture_Mfg_to_close.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48499-Case_goods_maker_Statton_Furniture_Mfg_to_close.php Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:13:18 GMT HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Officials with Statton Furniture Mfg. Co., a domestic producer of high-end so... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48498-Ron_Wanek_makes_Forbes_400_list.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48498-Ron_Wanek_makes_Forbes_400_list.php 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/48497-Spring_Air_decentralizes_management.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48497-Spring_Air_decentralizes_management.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:47:56 GMT TAMPA, Fla. — Bedding producer Spring Air, whose CEO resigned less than three weeks ago, has de... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48461-Room_Board_coming_to_Atlanta.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48461-Room_Board_coming_to_Atlanta.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:21:00 GMT MINNEAPOLIS - Room & Board will open its first Atlanta store this coming spring. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48460-Steve_McKee_leaves_Robb_Stucky.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48460-Steve_McKee_leaves_Robb_Stucky.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:15:03 GMT FORT MYERS, Fla. - Steve McKee, who has been senior vice president of merchandising at Robb & Stu... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48459-New_deal_sealed_for_Norwalk.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48459-New_deal_sealed_for_Norwalk.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:10:13 GMT NORWALK, Ohio — Investors closed a deal late Friday to buy upholstery maker Norwalk Furniture, ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48458-Iconix_to_acquire_Waverly_brand.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48458-Iconix_to_acquire_Waverly_brand.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:06:56 GMT NEW YORK - Iconix Brand Group said today it has agreed to acquire the assets of the Waverly brand... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48457-Susie_Coelho_to_host_Hall_of_Fame_banquet.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48457-Susie_Coelho_to_host_Hall_of_Fame_banquet.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:56:02 GMT HIGH POINT - TV personality, author and home furnishings guru Susie Coelho will host the 20th ann... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48456-Calvin_Klein_to_offer_120_SKUs_in_furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48456-Calvin_Klein_to_offer_120_SKUs_in_furniture.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:51:47 GMT NEW YORK — Calvin Klein, one of the top brands in apparel, plans to launch a major furniture co... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48455-Ad_industry_salutes_Serta_Counting_Sheep.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48455-Ad_industry_salutes_Serta_Counting_Sheep.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:44:54 GMT HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The Serta Counting Sheep, reluctant heroes of countless television ads, h... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48454-Easyhome_nearing_acquisition_of_Insta_Rent.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48454-Easyhome_nearing_acquisition_of_Insta_Rent.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:29:04 GMT MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Easyhome Ltd. is nearing completion of its takeover of rent-to-own rival I... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48453-Spring_Air_relaunches_Web_sites.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48453-Spring_Air_relaunches_Web_sites.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:25:33 GMT TAMPA, Fla. — Spring Air has re-launched two of its Web sites — www.springair.com and www.nat... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48452-Amisco_sales_slide_13_3_in_quarter.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48452-Amisco_sales_slide_13_3_in_quarter.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:16:46 GMT L'ISLET, Quebec - Still stung by the strong Canadian dollar and a weak U.S. economy metal furnitu... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48451-ISPA_cuts_2009_mattress_sales_forecast.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48451-ISPA_cuts_2009_mattress_sales_forecast.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:10:55 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Better days are coming for the mattress industry next year, although they won... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48481-Englander_chief_S_brands_aren_t_enough.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48481-Englander_chief_S_brands_aren_t_enough.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The chairman of Top 15 bedding producer Englander is a highly competitive bedding veteran who see... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48448-Art_Van_hires_Marshall_Whaling_as_CEO.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48448-Art_Van_hires_Marshall_Whaling_as_CEO.php Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:11:10 GMT WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture has hired Circuit City executive Marshall Whaling as CEO, add... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48447-EEOC_sues_Stanley_Furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48447-EEOC_sues_Stanley_Furniture.php Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:05:01 GMT GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has accused Stanley Furniture of... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48446-Virginia_Sterling_acquires_Canal_Dover_assets.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48446-Virginia_Sterling_acquires_Canal_Dover_assets.php Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:50:58 GMT CANFIELD, Ohio — Virginia Sterling Furniture, a solid wood bedroom resource, announced that it ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48445-Stylution_expands_business_model.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48445-Stylution_expands_business_model.php Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:38:08 GMT BARRINGTON, Ill. — Stylution International, a major Chinese mattress producer with a U.S. sales... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48443-Stock_guru_picks_Ethan_Allen_as_a_buy_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48443-Stock_guru_picks_Ethan_Allen_as_a_buy_.php Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:27:40 GMT NEW YORK — One of Wall Street's most strident voices, Jim Cramer, is recommending Ethan Allen s... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48444-AHFA_holding_seminar_on_formaldehyde_regulations.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48444-AHFA_holding_seminar_on_formaldehyde_regulations.php Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:20:33 GMT HIGH POINT — With the California Air Resources Board emission standard for formaldehyde schedul... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48442-Thomasville_Furniture_adding_more_U_S_jobs.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48442-Thomasville_Furniture_adding_more_U_S_jobs.php Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:16:20 GMT THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville Furniture Inds. is looking to add about 100 jobs to its Plant C... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48441-TBG_Arkansas_retail_group_team_up.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48441-TBG_Arkansas_retail_group_team_up.php Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:07:59 GMT BELLS, Tenn. — The Buying Giant buying group and the Arkansas Homefurnishings Assn. are joining... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48373-JLA_to_offer_slipcovers_upholstered_headboards.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48373-JLA_to_offer_slipcovers_upholstered_headboards.php Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:05:04 GMT FREMONT, Calif. — Upholstery fabric supplier JLA Home is launching a furniture division that wi... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48371-BrandSource_launches_whole_home_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48371-BrandSource_launches_whole_home_stores.php Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:45:53 GMT ANAHEIM. Calif. - BrandSource buying group is set to roll out a new store program designed to mov... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48370-Comfort_Solutions_adds_Sleeptronic_as_licensee.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48370-Comfort_Solutions_adds_Sleeptronic_as_licensee.php Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:40:00 GMT WILLOWBROOK, Ill. — Top 10 bedding producer Comfort Solutions has signed Dallas-based bedding p... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48369-Sleep_Country_Canada_goes_private.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48369-Sleep_Country_Canada_goes_private.php Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:23:08 GMT TORONTO - Sleep Country Canada went private Wednesday as the friendly takeover by two investment ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48367-California_AG_sues_5_baby_furniture_makers.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48367-California_AG_sues_5_baby_furniture_makers.php Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:48:46 GMT OAKLAND, Calif. - California's Attorney General sued five baby furniture manufacturers Tuesday fo... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48365-Calvin_Klein_furniture_set_to_debut.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48365-Calvin_Klein_furniture_set_to_debut.php Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:07:04 GMT NEW YORK — Calvin Klein, one of the biggest names in apparel, will introduce a furniture collec... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48363-BoConcept_furniture_in_next_James_Bond_movie.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48363-BoConcept_furniture_in_next_James_Bond_movie.php Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:54:55 GMT NEW YORK - The name's Concept. BoConcept. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48362-Canada_s_oldest_furniture_maker_to_close.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48362-Canada_s_oldest_furniture_maker_to_close.php Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:38:51 GMT NAPANEE, Ontario - After 173 years, the Gibbard Furniture Shoppes of Napanee, Canada's oldest fur... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48357-UPDATE_DD_Huber_in_Chapter_11.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48357-UPDATE_DD_Huber_in_Chapter_11.php Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:11:15 GMT SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. — DD Huber Furniture & Design, the proposed retailer name for the merged opera... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48358-Dave_Carpenter_elected_president_of_FMCA.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48358-Dave_Carpenter_elected_president_of_FMCA.php Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:10:34 GMT SAVANNAH, Ga. - Dave Carpenter, director of credit services for La-Z-Boy High Point, has been ele... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48356-John_Seymour_Steve_Schroeder_join_Victor.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48356-John_Seymour_Steve_Schroeder_join_Victor.php Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:06:12 GMT SAINT-GEORGES, Quebec — John Seymour and Steve Schroeder, both veterans of Quaker Fabric, have ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48350-Levin_wins_Waste_Watchers_Award.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48350-Levin_wins_Waste_Watchers_Award.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:53:00 GMT SMITHTON, Pa. — Levin Furniture received the 2008 Waste Watchers Award this month for making wa... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48354-GuildMaster_plants_trees_in_Indonesia.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48354-GuildMaster_plants_trees_in_Indonesia.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:33:00 GMT BANTUL, Indonesia — On Indonesia's annual independence holiday, employees from GuildMaster's Me... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48353-O_Ecotextiles_to_show_at_West_Coast_Green.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48353-O_Ecotextiles_to_show_at_West_Coast_Green.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:21:00 GMT SEATTLE — Seattle-based O Ecotextiles will display for the first time at the West Coast Green c... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48351-Englander_sees_growing_opportunity_in_green_mattresses.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48351-Englander_sees_growing_opportunity_in_green_mattresses.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:06:00 GMT NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — The chairman of Top 15 bedding producer Englander is a highly competit... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48355-Select_Comfort_offers_Sleep_Number_pillows.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48355-Select_Comfort_offers_Sleep_Number_pillows.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:36:15 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Select Comfort, which has found a niche in the mattress market with its Sleep Num... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48349-D_D_Oskar_Huber_in_Chapter_11.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48349-D_D_Oskar_Huber_in_Chapter_11.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:51:57 GMT SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. — DD Huber Furniture & Design, the proposed retailer name for the merged opera... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48346-Albert_Prillaman_replaces_Jeff_Scheffer_as_Stanley_CEO.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48346-Albert_Prillaman_replaces_Jeff_Scheffer_as_Stanley_CEO.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:36:07 GMT STANLEYTOWN, Va. — Jeff Scheffer has resigned as president and CEO of case goods manufacturer a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48344-Great_River_Trading_opens_U_S_distribution_center.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48344-Great_River_Trading_opens_U_S_distribution_center.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:29:01 GMT GREENSBORO, N.C. — Great River Trading Co., formed last year as the marketing arm of Chinese ca... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48343-Norman_Braunstein_to_head_Dorel_home_furnishings.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48343-Norman_Braunstein_to_head_Dorel_home_furnishings.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:27:29 GMT MONTREAL - Dorel Inds. has promoted Norman Braunstein to president of its home furnishings segmen... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48342-Sealy_joins_Specialty_Sleep_Assn_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48342-Sealy_joins_Specialty_Sleep_Assn_.php Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:21:20 GMT FRIANT, Calif. - Sealy has joined the Specialty Sleep Assn., a trade group that promotes bedding ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48341-Boscov_s_seeks_OK_to_sell_39_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48341-Boscov_s_seeks_OK_to_sell_39_stores.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:36:50 GMT WILMINGTON, Del. — Boscov's, the department store chain that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy pr... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48339-Decosit_fabric_show_changing_its_name.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48339-Decosit_fabric_show_changing_its_name.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:24:45 GMT GHENT, Belgium — Decosit, the 30-year-old Belgian fabric show driven by upholstery but also fea... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48337-Four_Hands_to_distribute_John_Reeves_furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48337-Four_Hands_to_distribute_John_Reeves_furniture.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:05:12 GMT AUSTIN, Texas — Case goods importer and manufacturer Four Hands has signed a distribution agree... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48336-Rebecca_Miller_consulting_for_Gabberts.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48336-Rebecca_Miller_consulting_for_Gabberts.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:59:09 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Rebecca Miller, former president of Gabberts, is now consulting for the retailer,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48293-Rocky_Campbell_to_head_DeCoro_motion_operations.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48293-Rocky_Campbell_to_head_DeCoro_motion_operations.php 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/48345-Local_investors_reportedly_buying_Norwalk.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48345-Local_investors_reportedly_buying_Norwalk.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:56:00 GMT NORWALK, Ohio — Upholstery maker Norwalk Furniture, thought last week to be dead in the water, ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48292-Arkansas_group_awards_scholarship.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48292-Arkansas_group_awards_scholarship.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:46:21 GMT LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Homefurnishings Assn. has awarded scholarships to five high sc... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48291-Ashley_laying_off_200_in_Mississippi.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48291-Ashley_laying_off_200_in_Mississippi.php 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/48290-California_s_Living_Spaces_adding_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48290-California_s_Living_Spaces_adding_stores.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:39:50 GMT IRVINE, Calif. — Despite operating in one of the toughest economic climates in the country, Top... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48289-KIH_by_Martin_opens_N_C_warehouse.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48289-KIH_by_Martin_opens_N_C_warehouse.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:18:44 GMT SAN DIEGO — Home office and entertainment furniture resource Kathy Ireland Home by Martin is op... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48287-Upholstery_sources_preview_new_colors_looks.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48287-Upholstery_sources_preview_new_colors_looks.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:37:23 GMT HIGH POINT — Premarket was quiet last week in several upholstery showrooms as exhibitors primpe... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48285-High_Point_s_premarket_makes_progress.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48285-High_Point_s_premarket_makes_progress.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:20:01 GMT HIGH POINT — Premarket, held here Sept. 15-16, continued its rebound from its low point two yea... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48284-Gallery_plans_store_in_high_end_Houston_area.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48284-Gallery_plans_store_in_high_end_Houston_area.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:16:23 GMT HOUSTON - Gallery Furniture will open a satellite store in the prime Galleria mall area here next... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48282-Fash_n_Home_adds_2_members.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48282-Fash_n_Home_adds_2_members.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:53:12 GMT FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Fash-n-Home has added two new retailer members in a move that boosts the nonp... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48281-Exclusive_Furniture_giving_away_mattresses_to_Ike_victims.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48281-Exclusive_Furniture_giving_away_mattresses_to_Ike_victims.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:47:46 GMT HOUSTON - Exclusive Furniture owner Sam Zavary will hand out free twin mattresses this weekend to... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48280-Samson_denies_acquisition_rumors.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48280-Samson_denies_acquisition_rumors.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:43:22 GMT HONG KONG — Chinese case goods manufacturer Samson Holding, in a filing with the Hong Kong Stoc... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48279-Unifi_site_promotes_eco_friendly_yarns.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48279-Unifi_site_promotes_eco_friendly_yarns.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:32:00 GMT GREENSBORO — Polyester and nylon yarn producer Unifi has unveiled a new Web site as part of cam... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48278-Costco_selling_2_Herman_Miller_chairs.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48278-Costco_selling_2_Herman_Miller_chairs.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:24:15 GMT ZEELAND, Mich. - Office furniture producer Herman Miller has started selling two chair models at ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48277-Roche_Bobois_hires_former_Bloomie_s_exec.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48277-Roche_Bobois_hires_former_Bloomie_s_exec.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:15:39 GMT NEW YORK - Former Bloomingdale's executive Michelle Klein has joined French retailer Roche Bobois... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48276-Several_furniture_stocks_soar_Thursday.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48276-Several_furniture_stocks_soar_Thursday.php Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:05:13 GMT HIGH POINT - The stock market's Thursday afternoon rebound helped several furniture stocks score ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48272-Pier_1_cuts_loss_to_30_2_million.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48272-Pier_1_cuts_loss_to_30_2_million.php Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:03:55 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas - Pier 1 Imports reported a fiscal second quarter net loss of $30.2 million or ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48270-Norwalk_says_layoffs_now_permanent.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48270-Norwalk_says_layoffs_now_permanent.php Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:32:56 GMT NORWALK, Ohio - Norwalk Furniture said this week that earlier layoffs of employees are now perman... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48269-Benjamin_Kay_named_president_of_Serta_Winnipeg.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48269-Benjamin_Kay_named_president_of_Serta_Winnipeg.php Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:28:05 GMT WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Benjamin Kay has been named president and chief operating officer of mattr... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48267-Homelegance_s_Houston_warehouse_back_to_normal_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48267-Homelegance_s_Houston_warehouse_back_to_normal_.php Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:24:51 GMT HOUSTON — Power was restored Wednesday to furniture importer Homelegance's distribution center ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48268-Developers_call_World_Market_Center_a_lucrative_gamble_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48268-Developers_call_World_Market_Center_a_lucrative_gamble_.php Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:18:17 GMT LAS VEGAS - Developers of the World Market Center say the home furnishings showroom complex "is p... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48266-Human_Touch_awarded_9_5_million_in_suits.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48266-Human_Touch_awarded_9_5_million_in_suits.php Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:16:13 GMT LONG BEACH, Calif. — Massage chair specialist Human Touch says it has been awarded almost $9.5 ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48264-Ikea_opens_Northwest_distribution_center.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48264-Ikea_opens_Northwest_distribution_center.php Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:10:18 GMT TACOMA, Wash. — Ikea has opened a 646,000-square-foot distribution center here, its seventh in ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48265-Bemco_adds_Pennsylvania_licensee.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48265-Bemco_adds_Pennsylvania_licensee.php Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:04:58 GMT DES PLAINES, Ill. - Bedding producer Bemco has added Lemoyne Sleeper as its newest licensee. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48263-Pier_1_hires_Pottery_Barn_exec.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48263-Pier_1_hires_Pottery_Barn_exec.php Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:55:27 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas — Michael Benkel has joined Pier 1 Imports as senior vice president of planni... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48258-Samson_Holding_s_profits_decline_32_2_in_first_half.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48258-Samson_Holding_s_profits_decline_32_2_in_first_half.php Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:24:22 GMT HONG KONG — Chinese furniture major Samson Holding said its profit declined 32.2% in the first ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48257-Twin_Star_launching_media_console_line.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48257-Twin_Star_launching_media_console_line.php Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:06:06 GMT DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Twin-Star International, which makes the Classic Flame electric fireplace br... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48256-Jim_Nation_joins_Serta.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48256-Jim_Nation_joins_Serta.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:17:32 GMT HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Former Spring Air CEO Jim Nation has joined Serta International as pres... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48255-Industry_veterans_create_sales_management_Web_site.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48255-Industry_veterans_create_sales_management_Web_site.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:09:28 GMT MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y. — Three industry veterans have created a furniture sales management Web site ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48254-Bob_s_awards_grants_to_7_schools.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48254-Bob_s_awards_grants_to_7_schools.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:59:09 GMT MANCHESTER, Conn. — Retailer Bob's Discount Furniture will award $3,000 grants to seven schools... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48253-Mac_Motion_expands_in_U_S_China.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48253-Mac_Motion_expands_in_U_S_China.php 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/48252-Zenith_partners_with_Hong_Kong_s_IDS_Group.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48252-Zenith_partners_with_Hong_Kong_s_IDS_Group.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:37:53 GMT CONOVER, N.C. — Supply chain provider Zenith Global Logistics has formed a partnership with Hon... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48181-Georgia_Home_Furnishings_Assn_holding_golf_tourney_on_Oct_6.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48181-Georgia_Home_Furnishings_Assn_holding_golf_tourney_on_Oct_6.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:18:17 GMT GRAYSON, Ga. — Georgia Home Furnishings Assn. members are getting set to tee up for their annua... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48178-Mitchell_Gold_offers_book_to_help_gay_teens.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48178-Mitchell_Gold_offers_book_to_help_gay_teens.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:52:07 GMT TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Mitchell Gold, chairman of upholstery producer Mitchell Gold + Bob William... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48179-UPDATE_66_companies_showing_at_premarket.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48179-UPDATE_66_companies_showing_at_premarket.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:49:17 GMT HIGH POINT - A total of 66 case goods and upholstery resources have said they are opening their s... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48177-Police_investigate_furniture_store_GOB_sale.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48177-Police_investigate_furniture_store_GOB_sale.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:45:13 GMT GRAND CHUTE, Wis. — Police are investigating whether fraud was committed in a going-out-of-busi... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48176-Cruise_raises_funds_for_City_of_Hope.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48176-Cruise_raises_funds_for_City_of_Hope.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:37:58 GMT CHICAGO - Close to 300 industry executives enjoyed the Chicago skyline views aboard the Mystic Bl... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48175-Largo_Crown_Mark_up_and_running_in_Houston.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48175-Largo_Crown_Mark_up_and_running_in_Houston.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:35:41 GMT HOUSTON — Local furniture manufacturers Largo International and Crown Mark said Monday they hav... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48174-Premarket_exhibitors_seeing_retailers.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48174-Premarket_exhibitors_seeing_retailers.php Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:04:28 GMT HIGH POINT - Furniture manufacturers and importers showing at premarket here this week hope to sp... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48172-Exec_says_Spring_Air_making_progress.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48172-Exec_says_Spring_Air_making_progress.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:03:22 GMT TAMPA, Fla. — Spring Air, which lost its CEO suddenly last week, is making progress on its oper... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48126-Crown_Mark_s_Houston_plant_up_and_running.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48126-Crown_Mark_s_Houston_plant_up_and_running.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:27:48 GMT HOUSTON — Case goods and occasional source Crown Mark has its plant here up and running in the ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48125-Flexsteel_sales_dip_in_fourth_quarter.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48125-Flexsteel_sales_dip_in_fourth_quarter.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:05:32 GMT DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Inds. said its residential furniture segment sales in its fiscal four... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48124-Aaron_to_sell_rent_to_rent_assets_to_Cort.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48124-Aaron_to_sell_rent_to_rent_assets_to_Cort.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:58:36 GMT ATLANTA — Aaron Rents said it has agreed to sell the assets of its Aaron's Corporate Furnishing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48123-After_50_years_Rudy_Valente_moves_business_online.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48123-After_50_years_Rudy_Valente_moves_business_online.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:32:48 GMT RICHMOND, Va. - After 50 years in the business, Rudy Valente of RV Cole is moving to a new addres... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48122-Atlanta_Furniture_Bank_celebrates_20th_anniversary.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48122-Atlanta_Furniture_Bank_celebrates_20th_anniversary.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:24:05 GMT ATLANTA — This city's Furniture Bank celebrated its anniversary on Saturday, noting that it has... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48120-Kreiss_coming_to_High_Point_Market.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48120-Kreiss_coming_to_High_Point_Market.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:10:54 GMT SAN DIEGO — High-end furniture maker and retailer Kreiss says it will exhibit at the High Point... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48121-Spring_Air_introduces_Green_Index.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48121-Spring_Air_introduces_Green_Index.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:10:53 GMT TAMPA, Fla. — Spring Air has introduced the mattress industry's first "Green Index" as a market... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48150-Going_green_is_the_next_luxury.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48150-Going_green_is_the_next_luxury.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The old image of an environmentalist as an eccentric tree-hugger is being replaced by the growing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48118-American_Dream_Rooms_closes.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48118-American_Dream_Rooms_closes.php Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:44:21 GMT HIGH POINT — Case goods importer American Dream Rooms has stopped operating in the United State... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48117-Jack_Arthur_joins_Century_Furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48117-Jack_Arthur_joins_Century_Furniture.php Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:33:48 GMT HICKORY, N.C. — Jack Arthur, a longtime Norwalk executive, has joined Century Furniture in the ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48116-Ken_Salm_named_president_of_Philippe_Langdon.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48116-Ken_Salm_named_president_of_Philippe_Langdon.php Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:27:28 GMT BELL GARDENS, Calif. — Ken Salm has been named president of China-based case goods manufacturer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48115-Former_Cochrane_chairman_T_E_Cochrane_dies.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48115-Former_Cochrane_chairman_T_E_Cochrane_dies.php Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:54:56 GMT LINCOLNTON, N.C. — At the factory and the office he was known as Sonny, to the furniture indust... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48113-Western_Home_Furnishings_Assn_updates_Web_site.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48113-Western_Home_Furnishings_Assn_updates_Web_site.php Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:54:37 GMT ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Retailers will find new features and a new format on the revamped Web site ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48112-Broyhill_to_consolidate_N_C_upholstery_plants.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48112-Broyhill_to_consolidate_N_C_upholstery_plants.php Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:25:56 GMT LENOIR, N.C. - Broyhill will consolidate all five of its upholstery manufacturing and warehousing... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48111-Norwalk_eyes_asset_sale_or_lease.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48111-Norwalk_eyes_asset_sale_or_lease.php Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:17:57 GMT NORWALK, Ohio - Norwalk Furniture said it plans to lease or sell the assets of the company in hop... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48110-UPDATE_Mattress_Discounters_files_Chapter_11.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48110-UPDATE_Mattress_Discounters_files_Chapter_11.php Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:57:13 GMT UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Top 100 retailer Mattress Discounters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48109-Home_Line_draws_70_retailers_to_Midwest_furniture_show.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48109-Home_Line_draws_70_retailers_to_Midwest_furniture_show.php Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:06:58 GMT PHILADELPHIA — Manufacturer, importer and distributor Home Line Inds. said it drew more than 70... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48108-High_Point_premarket_will_feature_62_exhibitors.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48108-High_Point_premarket_will_feature_62_exhibitors.php Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:51:52 GMT HIGH POINT - A total of 62 case goods and upholstery resources say they will open their showrooms... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48107-Gardner_White_giving_away_Lions_Packers_tickets.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48107-Gardner_White_giving_away_Lions_Packers_tickets.php Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:42:09 GMT DETROIT — Gardner-White Furniture has bought the remaining tickets to the Detroit Lions footbal... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48106-Mattress_Discounters_files_Chapter_11.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48106-Mattress_Discounters_files_Chapter_11.php Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:20:59 GMT UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Bedding specialty chain Mattress Discounters has filed for Chapter 11 bankr... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48102-Vanguard_to_make_Coastal_Living_upholstery.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48102-Vanguard_to_make_Coastal_Living_upholstery.php Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:28:28 GMT HICKORY, N.C. — Vanguard Furniture is set to roll out its Coastal Living collection of casual, ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48101-McCray_named_president_of_Laneventure.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48101-McCray_named_president_of_Laneventure.php Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:03:37 GMT ST. LOUIS — Gary McCray has been named president of casual furniture specialist Laneventure, th... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48098-Showtime_fair_signs_on_for_five_more_years_at_MMPI_s_Market_Square.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48098-Showtime_fair_signs_on_for_five_more_years_at_MMPI_s_Market_Square.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:23:38 GMT HIGH POINT — Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. says it has signed a new five-year agreement with... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48097-Gordon_leaves_Kane_s_Furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48097-Gordon_leaves_Kane_s_Furniture.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:17:03 GMT PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Frank Gordon, merchandise manager Kane's Furniture here since June 2007, ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48095-Hellyer_resigns_as_Spring_Air_CEO.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48095-Hellyer_resigns_as_Spring_Air_CEO.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:43:34 GMT TAMPA, Fla. — Bob Hellyer has resigned as CEO of bedding producer Spring Air, a post he had hel... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48094-Simmons_to_close_Atlanta_plant.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48094-Simmons_to_close_Atlanta_plant.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:46:06 GMT ATLANTA - Bedding major Simmons Co. announced today that it will close its Atlanta factory later ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48093-Sherwin_Williams_acquires_Singapore_based_coatings_business.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48093-Sherwin_Williams_acquires_Singapore_based_coatings_business.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:38:19 GMT SHANGHAI - Coatings supplier Sherwin-Williams has acquired the liquid coatings subsidiaries of Si... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48092-Couristan_closes_High_Point_showroom.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48092-Couristan_closes_High_Point_showroom.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:33:05 GMT FORT LEE, N.J. - Couristan has closed its High Point showroom, according to Ron Couri, CEO of the... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48091-Bradshaw_to_join_rug_source_ITM.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48091-Bradshaw_to_join_rug_source_ITM.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:21:24 GMT CUMBERLAND, R.I. - John Bradshaw has been named national sales manager for rug source Internation... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48073-Flexsteel_closing_two_plants.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48073-Flexsteel_closing_two_plants.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:47:57 GMT DUBUQUE, Iowa — Upholstery major Flexsteel announced today it is closing two factories, includi... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48071-Magazine_features_U_S_made_furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48071-Magazine_features_U_S_made_furniture.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:39:12 GMT HIGH POINT — Furniture and other made-in-America products are getting attention in this month's... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48072-Ikea_coming_to_Denver_area.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48072-Ikea_coming_to_Denver_area.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:39:12 GMT CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea is coming to Denver. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48070-Raymond_Rau_Management_expanding_operations.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48070-Raymond_Rau_Management_expanding_operations.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:24:37 GMT FRANKENMUTH, Mich. — Raymond J. Rau Management, which specializes in store liquidations and pro... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48069-Group_pitching_Susan_Lucci_furniture_line.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48069-Group_pitching_Susan_Lucci_furniture_line.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:11:39 GMT NEW YORK — Soap opera star Susan Lucci has retained licensing agent Concept Marketing Group to ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48067-DOC_to_review_Shanghai_Fangjia_duty_rate.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48067-DOC_to_review_Shanghai_Fangjia_duty_rate.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:04:48 GMT WASHINGTON - The Department of Commerce says it will conduct a new shipper review for Chinese man... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48065-Hooker_Furniture_s_earnings_down_57_in_quarter.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48065-Hooker_Furniture_s_earnings_down_57_in_quarter.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:58:17 GMT MARTINSVILLE, Va. - Case goods and upholstery resource Hooker Furniture said its sales fell 12% i... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48064-UPDATE_Becker_eyes_options_for_growth.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48064-UPDATE_Becker_eyes_options_for_growth.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:49:44 GMT BECKER, Minn. — The owners of Becker Furniture World are looking at sale/leaseback opportunitie... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48055-Berkline_promotes_Eco_suede.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48055-Berkline_promotes_Eco_suede.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:59:00 GMT MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — New "Berkline Green" tags began appearing on the upholstery maker's product... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48062-Ethan_Allen_launching_eco_friendly_furniture_line.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48062-Ethan_Allen_launching_eco_friendly_furniture_line.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:54:00 GMT DANBURY, Conn. — Furniture retailer and manufacturer Ethan Allen will release a line of eco-fri... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48061-Rowe_communicates_green_mission.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48061-Rowe_communicates_green_mission.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:41:00 GMT MCLEAN, Va. — Upholstery maker Rowe Furniture posted a "Being Green" and "Staying Green" statem... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48058-Showplace_plans_afternoon_socials_during_High_Point_Market.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48058-Showplace_plans_afternoon_socials_during_High_Point_Market.php Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:12:43 GMT HIGH POINT — Showplace exhibitors and their customers will have a new place to hang out at this... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48057-UPDATE_Ontario_retailer_Lloyd_Schmidt_dies_at_78.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48057-UPDATE_Ontario_retailer_Lloyd_Schmidt_dies_at_78.php Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:07:08 GMT HANOVER, Ontario — Lloyd William Schmidt, chairman and founding partner of Smitty's Fine Furnit... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48056-Martha_Stewart_introduces_mattress_line.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48056-Martha_Stewart_introduces_mattress_line.php Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:27:56 GMT NEW YORK - Now it's Mattress Martha. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48052-South_Dakota_retailers_donate_250_000_to_hospital.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48052-South_Dakota_retailers_donate_250_000_to_hospital.php Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:56:04 GMT SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Furniture Mart founder and CEO Bill Hinks and his wife, Caroly...