By SHARON COHEN, In the quiet of early morning, she sits alone surrounded by bare walls and donated furniture, reminders that the world she once cherished is gone. But her day begins with a prayer…

LONDON (Reuters) - Talks between MFI Furniture Group and a private equity group seeking to buy its retail business have stalled over possible job losses, the Sunday Express reported. Read More

(Kyodo) _ Swedish furniture retail giant Ikea will open its second outlet in Japan on Sept. 15 in Yokohama, west of Tokyo, following the Read More

Carole Sloan NEW YORK -- Ashley Furniture HomeStores vaulted from No. 13 to No. 3 on Furniture|Today's list of Top 25 furniture and bedding retailers for 2012, but Wal-Mart and Rooms To Go maintained their grip…

Clint Engel  GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bassett Furniture is launching its first consumer catalog in a move that will become its primary marketing Read More

Clint Engel BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Art Van Furniture will reenter the high-end market this fall with the opening of its first Drexel Heritage store in this northern suburb of Detroit. Read More

SOMERSET, N.J.— Norway-based motion furniture maker Ekornes has opened Stressless Zone galleries in two Canadian stores, continuing its expansion in that country. Read More

ABC Kids Expo has brokered a deal for attendees  to purchase tickets to see the Blue Man Group at discounted rates. Read More