Ward's files Chap. 11; Bassett takes $6M hit
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Bassett Furniture Industries Inc is one of the furniture manufacturers that have taken a pre-tax charge as a result of the Chapter 11 filing by department store chain operator Montgomery Ward and Company Inc in Jul 1997. Other furniture companies that are expected to follow Bassett include Frankline Furniture Corp, Klaussner Furniture Industries Inc, La- Z-Boy Chair Co and Sealy Furniture Co.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 1997
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eKing of millsE Major dies
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Andrew Major, longtime leader of Mastercraft Fabrics passed away and is survived by his wife, son, daughter and grandchild. He was a true marketer and merchandiser and laid great emphasis on the product design, quality and innovation, making it more important than the price. He always treated customers as king and is considered as one of the great visionaries of his time.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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