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Survey shows that appearance of furniture counts in commercial uses— Casual Living Twenty-one percent of shoppers said the most important factor when choosing their furniture is that the colors and fabrics are fashionable, according to results of the Telescope National Shopper Survey conducted by WSL Strategic Retail. More surprising results showed 15% of consumers . . . → Read More: Shoppers Seek Fashionable Fabrics and Colors Tim Smithe produces video to help win GamesFurniture Today, September 2, 2009 Walter E. Smithe of Smithe Furniture, has produced a video. The video, available on YouTube, Facebook and smithe.com, features appearances by more than a dozen celebrities, including Mike Ditka, Bonnie Hunt, Conan O’Brien, Lou Pinella and Quentin Tarantino. Participants sing along to a . . . → Read More: Furniture Executive Backs Chicago Olympics Bid SEATTLE — The owners of five local La-Z-Boy furniture stores in the Puget Sound region recently stopped operating, according to a news report from KOMO 4 News, an ABC affiliate in Seattle. La-Z-Boy officials said the five stores are independent franchises that had recently lost their license. The stores were registered under the umbrella of . . . → Read More: Five La-Z-Boy Stores in Seattle Area Cease Operations Bill would give deductions, credits to consumers, retailersFurniture Today, July 31, 2009 Two Georgia congressmen have filed a bill that would give a variety of income tax deductions and credits to consumers and retailers who purchase home furnishings and building products. Known as the Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy (Hire) Act of 2009, . . . → Read More: Tax Incentives Proposed for Home Furnishings Purchases UNITED NATIONS – Ikea plans to donate $48 million to UNICEF to help poor children in India, according to an MSNBC report. The donation will support programs aimed at improving the health and survival of women and children. It makes the retailer the biggest corporate partner of UNICEF, with total commitments of more than $180 . . . → Read More: Ikea to Donate $48 Million |
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