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22 hrs ago | Los Angeles Times

Distressing time for furniture retailers

“As prices come down, people see their house less as a place they'd like to invest thousands of dollars”

Bonnie Cooper has seen plenty of slumps since she began selling furniture in 1968, but nothing like the scene outside the window of the Ontario sofa store where she now works. via Los Angeles Times

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Monday May 12 | Rock Hill Herald

Companies agree to $30M settlement in RI club fire

By ERIC TUCKER The Associated Press Updated 05/12/08 - 5:45 PM Several foam manufacturers have agreed to pay $30 million to settle lawsuits brought by survivors and family members of those who died in a 2003 ... via Rock Hill Herald

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Sunday May 11 | The Motley Fool

A Mom-Friendly Retail Stock Prepared to Stand Out

We've compiled a special series that puts Mom first! Discover more stocks you can bring home to Mom . via The Motley Fool

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Friday May 9 | Interiors & Sources

Harden Recognized by Sustainable Furniture Council

“It's exciting to be the first furniture manufacturer to be awarded an exemplary status”

American furniture manufacturer Harden has been certified Silver Exemplary Status with the Sustainable Furniture Council , becoming the first furniture manufacturer to achieve that honor. via Interiors & Sources

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Wednesday May 7 | Furniture Today

L&P offers high-profile innerspring

“Customers want the plush look and comfortable feel of a high-profile mattress, with the Active Support system and the affordable price point they've come to expect from innersprings.”

Components giant Leggett & Platt is introducing a high-profile innerspring coil designed to help bedding producers save money on upholstery materials. via Furniture Today

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Monday May 5 | The Globe and Mail

Shermag files for creditor protection

Struggling Quebec-based furniture maker Shermag Inc. is seeking court protection from its creditors. via The Globe and Mail

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Saturday May 3 | Bizjournals

Furniture Brands Q1 revenue down, profits triple in midst of proxy fight

St. Louis Business Journal - by Matt Allen A day before Furniture Brands International Inc. via Bizjournals

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Thursday May 1 | STLtoday

Sun Capital confident its nominees elected to board

“We believe we have the overwhelming majority of shares voted”

Sun Capital Partners of Boca Raton, Fla., says it is confident that Furniture Brands International Inc. via STLtoday

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Thursday May 1 | Crain's Detroit Business

Masco sells The Heating Group for $155 million

“So the sale would be a natural fit for them.”

Masco Corp. this week sold The Heating Group , a collection of its radiator-making companies in Belgium, for $155 million to an affiliate of Belgian heating systems company Vaessen Industries . via Crain's Detroit Business

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Wednesday Apr 30 | Crain's Detroit Business

Masco's 1Q net income drops by $141 million

Masco Corp. reported net income of $2 million or 1 cent a share on net sales of $2.44 million during the quarter ending March 31, compared with net income of $143 million or 37 cents during the same quarter ... via Crain's Detroit Business

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