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Articles in February, 2008 issue of Furniture-Today

• O.P. Jenkins changes with times.(.P. Jenkins Furniture)
  by Barnes, Marc
• Upholstery activity proves better than expected.
  by Evans, Gary
• El Dorado to open 11th store.
• Consumer confidence falls again.
• Olson, Revco teaming up for April launch of occasional.
• Perry lies down on job.(Personal account)
  by Perry, David
• American to rebound.
• ADL to honor industry leaders.
• Caye promotes Ty Hester.
• Ethan Allen sales up in 2Q, earnings down 9.5%.
• Crink joins PeopLoungers.(Larry Crink)
  by Gunin, Joan
• CR-Home offers mixed container program.(Brief article)
• Vegas reports attendance up 6% from a year ago.(Brief article)
  by McIntosh, Jay
• WMC petition seeks lower rents.
• Dorel buys 2nd bike maker.
• Vegas buying proves upbeat.
  by Thomas, Larry
• Hooker adds West Coast warehouse.
• Ashley dealer settles complaints in Ariz.
• Famsa acquires Edelstein's.(Grupo Famsa S.A. de C.V.)(Brief article)
• Some manufacturers opt for different terminology.(Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.)
  by Gunin, Joan
• Emerald Home expands marketing, service team.(Emerald Home Furnishings)(Brief article)
• Q: What do you see as the most important issue in 2008 as it relates to your business, and why?
• Habersham plans Hearst line.(Habersham Furniture.)
  by Linville, Jeff
• Amisco 4Q sales fall 12.3%.(Brief article)
• Sleep Country USA collects goods, money for foster kids network.
• Bedding's 'new' twist: Two-sided mattresses.
• Elkhatib leaves Violino post.(Michael Elkhatib)(Brief article)
• Havertys earnings down 48% in 4Q.(Haverty Furniture Companies Inc.)(Financial report)
  by Engel, Clint
• Stylus taps Harris, Bajpai.(Stylus Inc. has appointed Jason Harris as vice president and Erin Bajpai as sales manager)(Brief article)
• Disney Home, Rug Market team up.
• A tale of two forecasts: Will '08 be up or down?
• Four Hands names new managers.(appointment of Rene Crosby at Four Hands (Austin, Texas))(Brief article)
• New home sales weak again in December.
• Frank McGaughey dies.(Haverty Furniture Companies Inc.)(Obituary)
  by Engel, Clint
• Motion: Both old and new did well at market.
• Tupelo has high hopes.
• La-Z-Boy sets up shop in 4 U.S., Canadian locations.
• Room Inspirations to show 9 new groups in Tupelo.(Brief article)
• Finance sources develop new approaches.
• La-Z-Boy reverses loss.(La-Z-Boy Inc. La-Z-Boy Business Furniture)(Financial report)
  by Thomas, Larry
• MFA recognizes industry leaders at banquet.
• Woodmarc ceases operations.
• Masco loses $151 million in 4Q as sales slide.
• American restarts lines after fire.
• Casual looks draw attention in dining room.
  by Linville, Jeff
• Turf to succeed Segal at Crate.
• Obituaries.(Statton Furniture Manufacturing Co.)(Tomlinson Erwin-Lambeth Inc.)(Obituary)
• Vaughan-Bassett sets Julian line for April.(Alexander Julian Inc.)(Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co.)(Brief article)
  by Linville, Jeff
• Bernard Christianson in larger showroom.(Bernard Christianson. LLC.)(Brief article)
  by Russell, Thomas
• Therapedic merges company divisions.(Brief article)
• News From Casual Living.
• Don't hesitate to register for Bedding Conference.
• TEI facility improves business.(Tennessee Enterprises Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Linville, Jeff
• Ethan Allen donates furniture to family in New Orleans.
• Over 40 showrooms to open for premarket.
  by Linville, Jeff
• Tagers buy majority stake in Brown Street Furniture.
• Sharper Image files Ch. 11.
• Hickory At Home names Cornelius general manager.(Hickory Business Furniture has appointed Niles Cornelius as a general manager)(Brief article)
• Maricich to lead WMC.
• Office sources pleased with traffic, sales.
  by Combs, Heath E.
• Tiger forms fabric arm.
• Matteson replacing Evans.
• Sealy 4Q sales rise.(Financial report)
• Innovation, inspiration in Birmingham.
  by Pantaleo, Susan
• Furniture Brands hires Steelcase legal officer.
• Berkline's Eckard retiring Feb. 29.
• Industry veteran Green writes book on retailing.
• Arizona's Bedmart holds event for children's group.
• People Today.
• Singapore show organizers say registrations up.
• Can a cute puppy stimulate sales? Maybe, says Karel.
• Vanguard developing Selke line.(Brief article)
• Rug vendors happy with buying activity in Vegas.
• Domain auction may occur this week.
• PerLora debuts Met Home line.
• Bassett 4Q sales down 1%.
• November orders drop 8%.
• Beds bounce in Las Vegas.
  by Russell, Thomas
• Fresh product on tap for Tupelo Market.
• Carlitz buys Eastman House.(Stuart Carlitz )
  by Perry, David

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