End of an era as MFI puts its…

By Lauren Mills TROUBLED furniture company, MFI has appointed Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, the investment bank, to auction its 200-strong chain of stores in a move to break up the group, which also owns Howden Joinery,…

How outdoor furniture fares

What quality to expect of patio, yard furniture in different price ranges and details to look for By Mary Beth Breckenridge, Beacon Journal staff writer All outdoor furniture looks good in the store. But how…

Norwalk Furniture to complete orders

By Jim Jordan HERALD-LEADER BUSINESS WRITER Norwalk Furniture Corp. will complete 82 orders that were pending when the Lexington franchise of Norwalk, The Furniture Idea, closed suddenly in April, Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced yesterday.…

Furniture Brands Shares Climb on Upgrade

Furniture Brands International Shares Jump After Analyst Upgrades Stock NEW YORK (AP) -- Furniture Brands International Inc. saw its shares jump in afternoon trading Thursday after a Credit Suisse analyst upgraded the stock on valuation.…

Sleep accessories complete the sale

David Perry -- Offer more complete bedding programs HIGH POINT -- Why give away something that you can sell? That’s a question asked by suppliers of sleep accessory products, who offer everything from mattress pads and…