Sun Capital makes bid for Furniture Brands

Sun Capital Partners, a minority-interest shareholder in Furniture Brands International, has proposed a takeover of the St. Louis-based company. Furniture Brands is the parent company of Thomasville Furniture, Broyhill and several other North Carolina-based furniture…

Discomfort in furniture industry

By Don Dodson URBANA – The furniture business isn't an easy business to be in these days. Consumers aren't willing to pay more for home furnishings, but retailers still face rising costs for utilities, health…