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More than 70 international buying organizations representing 41 countries and some 3... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48713-Copeland_Furniture_wins_SFC_silver_status.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48713-Copeland_Furniture_wins_SFC_silver_status.php Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:22:27 GMT BRADFORD, Vt. — Domestic case goods manufacturer Copeland Furniture has become the fourth compa... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48711-Mattress_maker_Simmons_plans_more_personnel_cuts.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48711-Mattress_maker_Simmons_plans_more_personnel_cuts.php Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:12:55 GMT ATLANTA — Responding to weak business conditions and declining unit volume, Simmons is making a... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48712-Furniture_veteran_Sev_Ritchie_joins_Ayr1_com.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48712-Furniture_veteran_Sev_Ritchie_joins_Ayr1_com.php Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:10:07 GMT SUDBURY, Ontario - Furniture industry veteran Sev Ritchie has joined retail Web solutions company... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48710-Furniture_maker_Norwalk_to_host_High_Point_meetings.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48710-Furniture_maker_Norwalk_to_host_High_Point_meetings.php Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:53:37 GMT HIGH POINT - The new Norwalk Custom Order Furniture will host meetings with retailers and vendors... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48708-Carpenter_debuts_Renew_brand_of_foam_cushioning.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48708-Carpenter_debuts_Renew_brand_of_foam_cushioning.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:16:27 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Cushion maker Carpenter Co. has introduced the Renew brand of foam cushioning mad... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48707-Judge_orders_Norwalk_equipment_seizure.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48707-Judge_orders_Norwalk_equipment_seizure.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:47:12 GMT NORWALK, Ohio — A federal judge has ordered the seizure of machinery and equipment at a Norwalk... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48706-Designer_Darryl_Carter_begins_Thomasville_store_tour.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48706-Designer_Darryl_Carter_begins_Thomasville_store_tour.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:40:14 GMT FAIRFAX, Va. — Designer Darryl Carter is beginning a series of retail visits to Thomasville sto... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48705-Lexington_showroom_displays_capture_look_of_real_life.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48705-Lexington_showroom_displays_capture_look_of_real_life.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:29:09 GMT HIGH POINT — Visitors to the Lexington Home Brands showroom in Thomasville, N.C., can travel fr... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48704-L_P_to_lay_off_259_workers_in_Mississippi.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48704-L_P_to_lay_off_259_workers_in_Mississippi.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:19:26 GMT TUPELO, Miss. — Components supplier Leggett & Platt said it will lay off 259 workers at two Mis... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48703-Stanley_sales_fall_25_6_in_third_quarter.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48703-Stanley_sales_fall_25_6_in_third_quarter.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:18:11 GMT STANLEY, Va. — Case goods resource Stanley Furniture said third-quarter sales tumbled 25.6%, wh... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48702-American_Leather_acquires_John_Charles_Designs_assets.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48702-American_Leather_acquires_John_Charles_Designs_assets.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:11:51 GMT DALLAS — Custom upholstery specialist American Leather is expanding its presence in fabric upho... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48701-John_Lenox_to_help_Vegas_explore_fabric_show.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48701-John_Lenox_to_help_Vegas_explore_fabric_show.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:10:24 GMT LAS VEGAS — Longtime decorative fabric executive John Lenox has been retained as a consultant b... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48700-Broyhill_taking_integrated_approach_to_product_display.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48700-Broyhill_taking_integrated_approach_to_product_display.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:08:55 GMT HIGH POINT — Broyhill says its showroom designers are taking a different approach at next week'... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48699-1800mattress_com_plans_40_D_C_area_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48699-1800mattress_com_plans_40_D_C_area_stores.php Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:02:18 GMT WASHINGTON - Tele-retailer 1800mattress.com says it plans to open about 40 stores in this city an... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48664-Berkline_opens_stocking_centers.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48664-Berkline_opens_stocking_centers.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:41:58 GMT MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Berkline said it has established stocking centers on the East and West coas... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48663-Sealy_unveils_new_pressure_mapping_lab.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48663-Sealy_unveils_new_pressure_mapping_lab.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:40:59 GMT ARCHDALE, N.C. — Sealy is turning up the pressure on its competitors with the debut of its new ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48662-Spring_Air_makes_more_personnel_cuts.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48662-Spring_Air_makes_more_personnel_cuts.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:18:33 GMT TAMPA, Fla. — Struggling Spring Air has made another round of personnel cuts. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48661-IFDA_awards_scholarships_grants.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48661-IFDA_awards_scholarships_grants.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:15:29 GMT KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — The Education Foundation of the International Furnishings & Design Assn.... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48660-Karastan_plants_earn_ISO_14001_certification.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48660-Karastan_plants_earn_ISO_14001_certification.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:13:35 GMT DALTON, Ga. — Rug supplier Karastan has announced that its manufacturing plant in Eden, N.C., h... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48658-Hendricks_Furniture_Group_changes_leadership.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48658-Hendricks_Furniture_Group_changes_leadership.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:08:20 GMT CONOVER, N.C. — Hendricks Furniture Group has announced leadership changes that it said are des... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48659-Guangming_Group_Furniture_official_detained_for_embezzling.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48659-Guangming_Group_Furniture_official_detained_for_embezzling.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:00:07 GMT HARBIN, China — An official with manufacturer Guangming Group Furniture Co. Ltd. has been detai... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48698-Occasional.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48698-Occasional.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT ALLAN COPLEY DESIGNS/D'STYLE 135 S. Hamilton St. The Excel group a rectangular cocktail, square ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48697-Ross_Furniture_transforms_bowling_alley_into_showroom.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48697-Ross_Furniture_transforms_bowling_alley_into_showroom.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ross Furniture is rolling some strikes in the mattress arena these days. And it’s doing so with... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48696-Home_Entertainment.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48696-Home_Entertainment.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT AUSTIN GRAY 100 S. Main St. Introductions include four television consoles made of hardwood solid... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48695-Thomasville_adds_galleries_in_Colorado_Arkansas_Iowa.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48695-Thomasville_adds_galleries_in_Colorado_Arkansas_Iowa.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Kacey Fine Furniture, Hank's Fine Furniture and Phelan's Interiors have opened in-store Thomasvil... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48694-Thomasville_acquires_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48694-Thomasville_acquires_stores.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thomasville Furniture Inds. has acquired six Thomasville Home Furnishings stores in Pennsylvania,... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48693-Vaughan_looking_young_at_85.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48693-Vaughan_looking_young_at_85.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Case goods specialist Vaughan Furniture is celebrating its 85th year in business with a new manag... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48692-IFDA_creating_Waites_design_scholarship.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48692-IFDA_creating_Waites_design_scholarship.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Plans are in the works at the International Furnishings and Design Assn. Educational Foundation f... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48691-Reilly_takes_new_VP_post_at_La_Z_Boy.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48691-Reilly_takes_new_VP_post_at_La_Z_Boy.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jim Reilly has been promoted to vice president of residential sales, a newly created position, at... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48690-We_ll_enter_uncharted_waters_at_market.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48690-We_ll_enter_uncharted_waters_at_market.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Going to the market next week in High Point will be a happening for virtually everyone that will ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48689-Havertys_sales_tumble_12_5_in_quarter.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48689-Havertys_sales_tumble_12_5_in_quarter.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Havertys continued to feel the brunt of an economic slump as third quarter same-store sales decli... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48688-Remember_to_focus_on_things_you_can_control.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48688-Remember_to_focus_on_things_you_can_control.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT This week I ran into the owner of my local gas station, my dry cleaner and my physician, all frie... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48687-AHFA_holding_formaldehyde_educational_program.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48687-AHFA_holding_formaldehyde_educational_program.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT With the California Air Resources Board emission standard for formaldehyde scheduled to take effe... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48686-La_Z_Boy_hires_retailer.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48686-La_Z_Boy_hires_retailer.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT La-Z-Boy has hired Mark Bacon Sr., a former executive for auto supply retailer Pep Boys, as chief... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48685-Correction.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48685-Correction.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A list of casual dining introductions on page 42 of the Oct. 6 issue incorrectly listed Chintaly ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48684-Stationary_Upholstery.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48684-Stationary_Upholstery.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT AICO IHFC G-777 The company is coordinating upholstery to 11 contemporary and transitional collec... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48683-Broyhill_opens_one_gallery_in_Alabama_two_in_Illinois.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48683-Broyhill_opens_one_gallery_in_Alabama_two_in_Illinois.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Broyhill Home Furnishings is expanding its gallery program with the opening of three galleries in... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48682-F_T_Web_exclusives.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48682-F_T_Web_exclusives.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Stories only on www.furnituretoday.com this week include: http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48681-Sealy_sales_fall_9_3_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48681-Sealy_sales_fall_9_3_.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Buffeted once again by weak retail demand, bedding major Sealy said its fiscal third-quarter sale... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48680-Pier_1_September_same_store_sales_fall_11_7_.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48680-Pier_1_September_same_store_sales_fall_11_7_.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Pier 1 Imports said last week that its September same-store sales were down 11.7% from the same m... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48679-Bedding_s_star_still_shines_bright_in_furniture_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48679-Bedding_s_star_still_shines_bright_in_furniture_stores.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT OK, we've had enough bad news in the mattress category. So this week we promise you only great ne... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48678-Ashley_lays_off_200.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48678-Ashley_lays_off_200.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ashley Furniture is laying off about 200 people from its upholstery manufacturing facilities here... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48677-Leather_Upholstery.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48677-Leather_Upholstery.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT AMERICAN LEATHER Showplace 5th floor New cool and classic frames featuring exposed wood details i... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48676-Lane_closing_Philly_stores.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48676-Lane_closing_Philly_stores.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Lane Home Furnishings said Thursday it will shut down its eight dedicated stores in the greater P... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48675-Sleep_Country_taken_private.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48675-Sleep_Country_taken_private.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sleep Country Canada has gone private with the completion of the friendly takeover by two investm... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48674-Lane_takes_showroom_on_the_road.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48674-Lane_takes_showroom_on_the_road.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Lane Home Furnishings is taking its home entertainment message on the road with a mobile showroom... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48673-Vegas_changes_dates.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48673-Vegas_changes_dates.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Las Vegas Market has pushed back the dates for its second 2009 show until September, and will... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48672-Kabat_retires_at_P_Kaufmann.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48672-Kabat_retires_at_P_Kaufmann.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Lee Kabat, who has been a corporate vice president of decorative fabric producer P/Kaufmann since... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48671-Hendricks_Group_makes_leadership_changes.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48671-Hendricks_Group_makes_leadership_changes.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hendricks Furniture Group has announced leadership changes that it said are designed “to better... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48670-Sealy_shifting_to_2_regions.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48670-Sealy_shifting_to_2_regions.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bedding sales leader Sealy is reorganizing its U.S. structure as part of a continuing effort to r... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48669-Richard_Charles_Koerner_retired_Idaho_retailer.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48669-Richard_Charles_Koerner_retired_Idaho_retailer.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Richard Charles Koerner, a former furniture retailer, has died of brain cancer. He was 63. Koern... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48668-Case_Goods.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48668-Case_Goods.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A-AMERICA CP 101 Adding a 10-piece bedroom group to the Vintage Oak dining collection. Made with ... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48667-Youth_Furniture.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48667-Youth_Furniture.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT BRATT DCOR IHFC M-811 Blu, a new collection of children's furniture in mod styling, is being prom... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48666-Olson_signs_rug_deal_with_Surya.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48666-Olson_signs_rug_deal_with_Surya.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Surya and designer Candice Olson have signed a licensing agreement for Olson to develop an exclus... http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48665-Getting_customers_through_the_door.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48665-Getting_customers_through_the_door.php Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Maybe it's just me, but I found it amazing how easily a generous application of pork helped push ... 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/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/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/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/48596-Motion.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48596-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/48595-High_debt_levels_poor_sales_taking_toll_in_mattress_arena.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48595-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/48594-U_S_furniture_factory_orders_drop_17_in_July.php http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/48594-U_S_furniture_factory_orders_drop_17_in_July.php Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT U.S. furniture factory orders continued their double-digit dive in July, falling 17% from the sam... 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...