By Jackie Burrell CONTRA COSTA TIMES From its book-crammed shelves to the travel artifacts tucked on table tops and softly lit by small lamps, this was a room that brimmed with personality. Read More

By Jeanine Benca Danville parent David Struck saw a Dumpster overflowing with shiny blue and metal legs and moved in for closer inspection. Read More

-- Furniture Today, ATLANTA — Increased sales in May and June and the continuing strength of its private-label goods helped Havertys nearly triple its second quarter earnings from the same period a year ago. Read…

-- Furniture Today, HIGH POINT — U.S. residential furniture factory orders in May were flat with the same month a year ago, according to accounting and consulting firm BDO Seidman. Read More

-- Furniture Today, FORT WORTH, Texas — Specialty retailer Pier 1 Imports said July sales were down 12.9% from the same month last year, with same-store sales tumbling 14.9%. Read More

PALAPYE: Organisations representing workers in the hotel and tourism industry, furniture trade, agricultural marketing and other commercial enterprises have merged to form one trade union. Read More

By HEATHER LANDY STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER FORT WORTH — Pier 1 Imports will take a more promotional stance this month, with new advertisements and more prominent Read More

-- Furniture Today, HIGH POINT — Global conservation group the Rainforest Alliance will hold its second annual workshop on certification and sustainability for furniture manufacturers. Read More