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Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.furnituretoday.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) 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/48598-Amisco_sales_fall_13_3_in_3Q_U_S_market_soft.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48598-Amisco_sales_fall_13_3_in_3Q_U_S_market_soft.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Still stung by the strong Canadian dollar and a weak U.S. economy, metal furniture specialist Ami... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48597-Amisco_sales_fall_13_3_in_3Q_U_S_market_soft.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48597-Amisco_sales_fall_13_3_in_3Q_U_S_market_soft.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Still stung by the strong Canadian dollar and a weak 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http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48593-Educational_seminars_on_tap_for_market.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48593-Educational_seminars_on_tap_for_market.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT All seminars are free and held in the Retailer Resource Center on the 12th floor of the Internati... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48592-Coelho_to_host_Hall_of_Fame_event.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48592-Coelho_to_host_Hall_of_Fame_event.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT TV personality, author and home furnishings guru Susie Coelho will host the 20th anniversary Amer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48591-Zenith_expands_service.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48591-Zenith_expands_service.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Logistics provider Zenith Global Logistics has significantly expanded its less-than-container loa... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48590-Despite_crisis_we_will_survive.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48590-Despite_crisis_we_will_survive.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Considering how quickly things are changing on the economic front, it wouldn't surprise me if an ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48589-Victor_Group_appoints_Seymour_Schroeder_as_new_sales_managers.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48589-Victor_Group_appoints_Seymour_Schroeder_as_new_sales_managers.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT John Seymour and Steve Schroeder, both veterans of Quaker Fabric, have joined textiles producer V... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48588-Bedding_and_metal_beds.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48588-Bedding_and_metal_beds.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT AMERICAN DREW IHFC C-926 The coastal cottage-inspired Seaside Retreat has a metal bed available i... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48587-Deal_keeps_Showtime_at_Market_Square.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48587-Deal_keeps_Showtime_at_Market_Square.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. says it has signed a new five-year agreement with the Internatio... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48586-Canada_s_Villageois_buys_Valco.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48586-Canada_s_Villageois_buys_Valco.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Case goods manufacturer Villageois has acquired fellow Canadian manufacturer Valco Furniture, an ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48585-Global_Link_Logistics_hosting_free_seminar.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48585-Global_Link_Logistics_hosting_free_seminar.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Global Link Logistics, which specializes in ocean freight and air freight between Asia and the Un... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48584-Spectrum_Yarn_cites_credit_woes_in_closing.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48584-Spectrum_Yarn_cites_credit_woes_in_closing.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Spectrum Yarns Inc., which supplied upholstery, bedding, automotive and other industries, has shu... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48583-McKee_leaves_Robb_Stucky.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48583-McKee_leaves_Robb_Stucky.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Steve McKee, who has been senior vice president of merchandising at Robb mp; Stucky since early 2... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48582-Motion.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48582-Motion.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT ASPENHOME IHFC C-1258 BARCALOUNGER HOME IHFC C-754 Broadening niche in recliners with new pressba... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48581-C_R_Laine_first_to_earn_Sustainable_by_Design_status.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48581-C_R_Laine_first_to_earn_Sustainable_by_Design_status.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Upholstery manufacturer C.R. Laine is the first company to achieve Sustainable by Design environm... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48580-High_debt_levels_poor_sales_taking_toll_in_mattress_arena.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48580-High_debt_levels_poor_sales_taking_toll_in_mattress_arena.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Here's a real-world challenge for you: A reporter for one of the country's great newspapers (hint... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48579-Former_Theodore_Alexander_execs_launching_import_line.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48579-Former_Theodore_Alexander_execs_launching_import_line.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A group of former executives and investors in case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander have sta... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48578-Norwalk_retailers_regroup.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48578-Norwalk_retailers_regroup.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT About 30 former Norwalk store owners are expected to begin converting their franchises to a new c... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48577-Wicker.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48577-Wicker.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT ACACIA HOME mp; GARDEN IHFC W-346 The Rocco rocker is constructed of abaca weave on a rattan fram... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48576-Room_Board_coming_to_Atlanta.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48576-Room_Board_coming_to_Atlanta.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Room mp; Board will open a 34,000-square-foot store here in March, expanding into yet another new... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48575-EEOC_sues_Stanley_Furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48575-EEOC_sues_Stanley_Furniture.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has accused Stanley Furniture of allowing a “racial... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48574-Cramco_ramps_up_Philadelphia_dining_plant.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48574-Cramco_ramps_up_Philadelphia_dining_plant.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Changing course after downsizing its domestic operations over the past few years, casual dining s... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48573-Stores_feel_credit_pinch.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48573-Stores_feel_credit_pinch.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The global credit crunch, which began taking its toll on furniture inventory financing programs e... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48572-Chromcraft_exits_upholstery.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48572-Chromcraft_exits_upholstery.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chromcraft Revington said last week it will close its manufacturing operations here and will ceas... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48571-Casual_dining.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48571-Casual_dining.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A-AMERICA CP 101 AUSTIN GRAY 208 E. Green Drive BEVARA DESIGN HOUSE 1014 Mill Ave. Marketing prog... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48570-Virginia_Sterling_acquires_Canal_Dover_assets.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48570-Virginia_Sterling_acquires_Canal_Dover_assets.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Virginia Sterling Furniture, a solid- wood bedroom resource, has completed an asset purchase of C... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48569-Iconix_to_acquire_Waverly_brand_from_NexCen.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48569-Iconix_to_acquire_Waverly_brand_from_NexCen.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Iconix Brand Group said last week it has agreed to acquire the assets of the Waverly brand, whose... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48568-Here_s_why_our_industry_won_t_ever_get_a_bailout.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48568-Here_s_why_our_industry_won_t_ever_get_a_bailout.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Here's a message I think we'll hear on our voicemail sometime in the next six months: Greetings ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48567-Confidence_ticks_up.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48567-Confidence_ticks_up.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Consumer Confidence Index edged up slightly to 59.8 in September from 58.5 in August, several... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48566-Eitel_leaves_CEO_post.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48566-Eitel_leaves_CEO_post.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bedding major Simmons said last week that veteran CEO Charlie Eitel is turning over day-to-day ma... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48565-IHFC_offers_food_parking_to_reps.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48565-IHFC_offers_food_parking_to_reps.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The International Home Furnishings Center is offering special services to members of the Internat... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48564-Technology_provides_edge_at_Portsmouth_Va_terminal.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48564-Technology_provides_edge_at_Portsmouth_Va_terminal.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT While dock workers at most ports brave heat, cold, rain and snow to unload cargo ships filled wit... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48563-Highlights_of_social_events_planned_for_market.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48563-Highlights_of_social_events_planned_for_market.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monday-Friday Oct. 20-24 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Complimentary Buyers Lunch at Hamilton Square, Ham... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48562-Spring_Air_decentralizes_management_structure.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48562-Spring_Air_decentralizes_management_structure.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bedding producer Spring Air, whose CEO resigned less than three weeks ago, has decentralized its ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48561-Statton_shutting_down.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48561-Statton_shutting_down.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Officials with Statton Furniture Mfg. Co., a domestic producer of high-end, solid-cherry, 18th- a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48560-Report_details_winning_strategies.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48560-Report_details_winning_strategies.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A new Business Outlook report from the High Point Market Authority focuses on strategies that are... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48559-California_s_new_formaldehyde_rule_a_storm_worth_tracking.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48559-California_s_new_formaldehyde_rule_a_storm_worth_tracking.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT It's sitting off the coast of California, we know it will hit January 1, 2009. We also know its n... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48558-Correction.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48558-Correction.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A story on page 1 of the Sept. 30 issue misstated the number of furniture SKUs that Calvin Klein ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48557-Fahey_joins_Selamat_as_VP_sales.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48557-Fahey_joins_Selamat_as_VP_sales.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, ha... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48556-Where_to_go_for_food_drinks_and_more.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48556-Where_to_go_for_food_drinks_and_more.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Showplace Diamondback Grill 1st floor atrium 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ben mp; Jerry's 1st floor atrium 1-5 ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48555-L_A_ports_impose_clean_truck_fee.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48555-L_A_ports_impose_clean_truck_fee.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT – A controversial program aimed at cleaning the polluted air around the ports of Los Angeles an... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48554-Home_office.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48554-Home_office.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT ASPENHOME IHFC C-1258 The contemporary Adagio collection includes several home office pieces, not... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48553-C_TPAT_participation_increasing.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48553-C_TPAT_participation_increasing.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A five-year-old U.S. government initiative to combat terrorism in the nation's ports appears to b... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48552-Shanghai_show_draws_crowds.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48552-Shanghai_show_draws_crowds.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A growing domestic market for furniture and strong attendance from the Middle East and Europe hel... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48551-F_T_Web_exclusives.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48551-F_T_Web_exclusives.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Stories only on www.furnituretoday.com this week include: http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48550-ISPA_slashes_2009_bedding_forecast.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48550-ISPA_slashes_2009_bedding_forecast.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Better days are coming for the mattress industry next year, although they won't be as good as pre... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48549-What_are_you_doing_to_improve_service_and_cut_costs_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48549-What_are_you_doing_to_improve_service_and_cut_costs_.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The question is simple: What are trucking and logistics companies doing to improve service and cu... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48548-DeFehr_Furniture_files_for_bankrupcy_protection.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48548-DeFehr_Furniture_files_for_bankrupcy_protection.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A strong Canadian dollar and a weak U.S. economy claimed another victim late last week when case ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48547-Furniture_Transport_Group_signs_Powell.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48547-Furniture_Transport_Group_signs_Powell.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Furniture Transport Group, a major transportation and logistics provider for the furniture indust... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48546-U_S_furniture_execs_solicit_buyers_at_Shanghai_show.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48546-U_S_furniture_execs_solicit_buyers_at_Shanghai_show.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Several U.S. furniture executives were among the international exhibitors vying for Chinese buyer... 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/48496-Whaling_to_join_Art_Van_as_CEO.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48496-Whaling_to_join_Art_Van_as_CEO.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Art Van Furniture has hired Circuit City executive Marshall Whaling as CEO, replacing founder Art... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48495-California_sues_crib_makers_over_formaldehyde_levels.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48495-California_sues_crib_makers_over_formaldehyde_levels.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT California's attorney general sued five baby furniture manufacturers last week for failing to war... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48494-People_Today.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48494-People_Today.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Executives Pier 1 FORT WORTH, Texas Michael Benkel has joined Pier 1 Imports as senior vice pres... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48493-Great_River_Trading_opens_first_U_S_distribution_center.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48493-Great_River_Trading_opens_first_U_S_distribution_center.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Great River Trading Co., formed last year as the marketing arm of Chinese case goods manufacturer... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48492-Bedding_exec_carousel_Two_major_players_rotate.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48492-Bedding_exec_carousel_Two_major_players_rotate.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Pay close attention. This column gets kind of confusing. Sorry about that. A few years ago, Bob H... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48491-Campbell_leading_DeCoro_motion_production.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48491-Campbell_leading_DeCoro_motion_production.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Rocky Campbell has joined leather seating specialist DeCoro as director of motion upholstery oper... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48490-Promosedia_puts_fashion_foot_forward.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48490-Promosedia_puts_fashion_foot_forward.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The 32nd Promosedia International Chair Exhibition here put its best fashion foot forward this ye... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48489-La_Z_Boy_unveils_three_galleries_one_store.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48489-La_Z_Boy_unveils_three_galleries_one_store.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Upholstered furniture manufacturer and importer La-Z-Boy has installed new galleries in Ohio and ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48488-Casual_market_Selling_romance.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48488-Casual_market_Selling_romance.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT I recently had the pleasure of attending the International Casual Furniture mp; Accessories Marke... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48487-Scheffer_leaves_Stanley.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48487-Scheffer_leaves_Stanley.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Scheffer resigned last week as president and CEO of case goods manufacturer and importer Sta... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48486-Canada_s_Gibbard_to_close.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48486-Canada_s_Gibbard_to_close.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT After 173 years, the Gibbard Furniture Shoppes of Napanee, Canada's oldest furniture maker and on... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48485-Bedmart_opens_26th_unit.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48485-Bedmart_opens_26th_unit.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bedmart, a family-owned Arizona bedding company, has opened its 26th location in Surprise, the th... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48484-Boscov_s_seeking_to_sell_stores_to_equity_firms.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48484-Boscov_s_seeking_to_sell_stores_to_equity_firms.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Boscov's, the department store chain that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month, ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48483-Credit_managers_expect_more_shakeout.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48483-Credit_managers_expect_more_shakeout.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The timing could not have been better or worse as the Furniture Manufacturers Credit Assn. conv... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48482-Finally_fabric_emits_energy_at_N_Y_show.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48482-Finally_fabric_emits_energy_at_N_Y_show.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT There seems to be some new fashion life happening in the home furnishings world. After what seems... 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/48480-IFDA_holds_memorial.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48480-IFDA_holds_memorial.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The New York chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Assn. held a memorial service he... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48479-Carpenter_heads_up_FMCA.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48479-Carpenter_heads_up_FMCA.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dave Carpenter, director of credit services for La-Z-Boy High Point, has been elected president o... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48478-F_T_Web_exclusives.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48478-F_T_Web_exclusives.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Stories only on www.furnituretoday.com this week include: http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48477-Calvin_Klein_coming.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48477-Calvin_Klein_coming.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Calvin Klein, one of the top brands in apparel, plans to launch a major furniture collection at t... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48476-Jofran_adding_warehouse_in_Seattle.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48476-Jofran_adding_warehouse_in_Seattle.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Casual dining and occasional source Jofran plans to open its third U.S. warehouse in Seattle by t... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48475-Howard_Howie_Katchen_veteran_sales_rep_retailer.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48475-Howard_Howie_Katchen_veteran_sales_rep_retailer.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Howard “Howie” Katchen, a 50-year veteran of the furniture industry, has died. He was 73. Kat... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48474-Miller_now_consulting_at_Gabberts.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48474-Miller_now_consulting_at_Gabberts.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Rebecca Miller, former president of Gabberts Furniture and Design Studio, is now consulting for t... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48473-June_quarter_statistics_How_low_did_we_go_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48473-June_quarter_statistics_How_low_did_we_go_.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT How many ways can you say decline, fall, drop, down, decrease, poor, weak, or off? Discussing sta... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48472-Correction.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48472-Correction.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT A story on page 30 of the Sept. 22 issue gave incorrect retail pricing for the 10 frames in Broyh... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48471-Griffin_in_new_post_at_Tietex.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48471-Griffin_in_new_post_at_Tietex.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Cheryl Griffin has been promoted to director of strategic sales operations for upholstery fabric ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48470-Thomasville_Furniture_adding_more_U_S_jobs.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48470-Thomasville_Furniture_adding_more_U_S_jobs.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thomasville Furniture Inds. is looking to add about 100 jobs to its Plant C here in the next seve... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48469-Wood_sources_stick_with_traditional.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48469-Wood_sources_stick_with_traditional.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Case goods vendors are approaching the October market with largely traditional forms, some of whi... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48468-Decosit_fair_now_called_Mood_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48468-Decosit_fair_now_called_Mood_.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Decosit, the 30-year-old Belgian fabric show driven by upholstery but also featuring other reside... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48467-Credit_executives_take_time_to_socialize.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48467-Credit_executives_take_time_to_socialize.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT This historic city on Georgia's coast was the setting for the 47th annual meeting of the Furnitur... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48466-DD_Huber_in_Ch_11.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48466-DD_Huber_in_Ch_11.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT DD Huber Furniture mp; Design, the proposed retailer name for the merged operations of Dmp;D Home... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48465-Stylution_expands_business_model.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48465-Stylution_expands_business_model.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Stylution International, a major Chinese mattress producer with a U.S. sales office here, is expa... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48464-Herscovitz_to_lead_Accentage_s_U_S_sales_effort.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48464-Herscovitz_to_lead_Accentage_s_U_S_sales_effort.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Case goods veteran Eduardo Herscovitz has left importer American Dream Rooms for a position at ca... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48463-Dorel_taps_Braunstein_to_head_furnishings.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48463-Dorel_taps_Braunstein_to_head_furnishings.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dorel Inds. has promoted Norman Braunstein to president of its home furnishings segment, which in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48462-Martin_adding_warehouse_in_North_Carolina.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48462-Martin_adding_warehouse_in_North_Carolina.php Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Home office and entertainment furniture resource Kathy Ireland Home by Martin is opening a distri... 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/48340-Warren_Buffett_in_ad_for_Nebraska_Furniture_Mart.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48340-Warren_Buffett_in_ad_for_Nebraska_Furniture_Mart.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:29:16 GMT OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett is doing a television commercial for Nebraska Furniture Mart. 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/48335-GNYHFA_to_honor_three_at_Nov_22_dinner_dance.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48335-GNYHFA_to_honor_three_at_Nov_22_dinner_dance.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Bograd of Bograd's Fine Furniture, Riverdale, N.J., Ray Simonetti of Broyhill and Julius M... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48334-Spring_Air_focusing_on_growth_plan.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48334-Spring_Air_focusing_on_growth_plan.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Spring Air, which lost its CEO two weeks ago, is making progress on its operating plan and is gro... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48333-Upholstery_sources_preview_new_colors_looks.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48333-Upholstery_sources_preview_new_colors_looks.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Premarket was quiet last week in several upholstery showrooms as exhibitors primped, fussed and s... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48332-1800mattress_com_partners_with_QVC.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48332-1800mattress_com_partners_with_QVC.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 1800mattress.com, the nation's largest multi-channel bedding retailer, has announced a relationsh... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48331-Serta_Winnipeg_names_Kay_president_COO.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48331-Serta_Winnipeg_names_Kay_president_COO.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Benjamin Kay has been named president and chief operating officer of mattress manufacturer Canwes... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48330-Theo_Red_Cochrane_Cochrane_Furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48330-Theo_Red_Cochrane_Cochrane_Furniture.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT LINCOLNTON, N.C. At the factory and the office he was known as Sonny, to the furniture industry ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48329-Annual_Emerald_golf_event_raises_7_500_for_charity.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48329-Annual_Emerald_golf_event_raises_7_500_for_charity.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mattress, case goods and upholstery supplier Emerald Home Furnishings continued its two decades-o... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48328-Importer_ADR_pulls_plug.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48328-Importer_ADR_pulls_plug.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Case goods importer American Dream Rooms has stopped operating in the United States, company Pres... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48327-JLA_Direct_to_design_jacquard_fabrics.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48327-JLA_Direct_to_design_jacquard_fabrics.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT JLA Home Fabrics has reached an agreement with Yangtze River Delta Textile Co. to design and prom... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48326-Norwalk_says_layoffs_now_permanent.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48326-Norwalk_says_layoffs_now_permanent.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norwalk Furniture said last week that earlier layoffs of employees are now permanent, and workers... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48325-England_opens_six_new_Custom_Comfort_Centers.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48325-England_opens_six_new_Custom_Comfort_Centers.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Custom upholstery manufacturer England has opened six Custom Comfort Centers in the United States... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48324-JLA_to_offer_slipcovers_upholstered_headboards.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48324-JLA_to_offer_slipcovers_upholstered_headboards.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Upholstery fabric supplier JLA Home is launching a furniture division that will offer portable up... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48323-Multiple_features_keep_motion_moving.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48323-Multiple_features_keep_motion_moving.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Times continue to be tough at retail, but motion seating sources are seeing strong activity in va... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48322-Twin_Star_introducing_Tresanti_line_of_consoles.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48322-Twin_Star_introducing_Tresanti_line_of_consoles.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Twin-Star International, which makes the Classic Flame electric fireplace brand, is launching a l... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48321-Premarket_makes_progress.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48321-Premarket_makes_progress.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Premarket, held here last week, continued its rebound from its low point two years ago, when it w... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48320-Samson_Holding_profits_decline_32_3_in_half.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48320-Samson_Holding_profits_decline_32_3_in_half.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chinese furniture major Samson Holding said its profit declined 32.2% in the first half as sales ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48319-Martin_s_Home_Furniture_adds_Flexsteel_Signature_Gallery.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48319-Martin_s_Home_Furniture_adds_Flexsteel_Signature_Gallery.php Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Retailer Martin Home Furniture has opened a 3,500-square-foot Flexsteel Signature Gallery in its ...