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Norwalk Furniture still hopeful of deal_ 2/18/2009
Closing deadline passes, but doesn't cancel sale
Gary Evans -- Furniture Today, August 19, 2008
NORWALK, Ohio - Norwalk Furniture said Monday that it continues to operate despite missing the closing date Friday on its proposed sale to two investment groups.
The initial letter of intent called for an Aug. 15 closing but the company said it "has been determined that the..
Troutman Chair acquires Kennedy Rocker_ 2/18/2009
Also buys inventory, equipment from P&P Chair
Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, February 17, 2009
Troutman Chair has acquired the rights to the Kennedy Rocker from P&P Chair, which has promoted the product on this Web site.
TROUTMAN, N.C. — Troutman Chair has acquired the assets associated with the Kennedy Rocker from fellow North Carolina manufactur..
Mattress Sales Down 11% in September_ 11/6/2008
Unit sales decline by 16.8%, according to ISPA sample
David Perry -- Furniture Today,
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — September was another dreary month for mattress sales, according to the latest report on industry performance released by the International Sleep Products Assn.
ISPA's sample of producers reported that unit sales were down16.8% from the same month a year earlier ..
Two New Chinese Furniture Shippers Assigned Duties_ 11/6/2008
One rate unchanged, another lowered
Tom Russell -- Furniture Today,
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Commerce has assigned final duties to two Chinese bedroom manufacturers that sought lower rates under a new shipper review.
Dongguan Bon Ten Furniture received a 0% rate and Dongguan Mu Si Furniture received a 33.01% rate. Bon Ten's rate remained unchanged from a ..
Furniture Store American Home Files Chapter 11_ 11/6/2008
New Mexico retailer to close 8 of 11 stores
Thomas Russell -- Furniture Today,
UPDATED ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Top 100 retailer American Home plans to close eight of its 11 stores in Arizona and New Mexico as part of a plan to restructure.
The Top 100 company listed details of the restructuring in a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition filed in the U.S. Bankru..
Globe Manufacturer Introduces Frank Lloyd Wright Collection In High Point_ 10/27/2008
The world’s leading globe producer, Replogle Globes, Inc., announced the introduction of its Frank Lloyd Wright Collection® product line at the Fall High Point Market Show, October 20-26. Through an exclusive licensing partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the globes have been adapted from select Wright drawings and concepts, chosen by Replogle and authorized by the Frank L..
American Leather Purchases Assets Of John Charles Designs_ 10/27/2008
AMERICAN LEATHER, the Dallas-based leather furniture manufacturer, has announced the asset acquisition of leading upholstery manufacturer, John Charles Designs. Under the terms of this agreement, American Leather will purchase the rights to John Charles’ home furnishing designs, textile collection and marketing materials. According to Bob Duncan, CEO of American Leather, this acquisition wil..
HOM Furniture to Encourage Consumer Safety By Distributing Smoke Alarm Batteries_ 10/27/2008
HOM Furniture announced that with cooperation and involvement from local firefighters in each community, it will be handing out Free Two-Packs of 9-volt batteries to anyone stopping at one of their showroom locations on Saturday, November, 2008, from noon until 2:00. No purchase is required and HOM will also accept your old batteries and properly dispose and recycle them. Firefighters recom..


