Furniture Today - November 24, 2008

Two years ago, Town mp; Country Furniture was the scene of the largest fire in this town's history. Today, in a new home, the retailer is a testament to perseverance and some unexpected industry kindness, stocked with goods from suppliers that stood by it in tough times. In November 2006, Town mp; Country owners Jeff and Deedra Hollis were having dinner with friends in F...

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• News
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• Magnussen lays off 22 in move to boost efficiency
• Hudson's Furniture closing four Atlanta stores
• Lauren's new licensee
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• Full house at Hooker premiere
• Belgium's Latexco ramps up U.S. latex production
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• American Leather using 'green' foam
• Hickory Chair's green effort honored with Sage Award
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• MFA honoring MGM's Massood
• Lady Americana says it's doing well
• F/T Web exclusives
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• Obituaries
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• Opinion Today
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• Special Section
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