China duty opponents spend $1M, seek help

Article Abstract:

The Furniture Retailers of America, a group of retailers has incurred costs of more than $1 million in promoting the interests of furniture retailers and importers and to import Chinese bedroom furniture, and is now appealing for financial support. The relevant details regarding its financial aspects are presented.

Government expenditures, Financial management, Company investment, Investments, Government finance

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Fire marshals urge FR filing now

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The National Association of Fire Marshals pressed on the furniture industry to stop the use of fire-resistant filling materials to make the furniture safer for usage. Consumer Product Safety Commission is also working on a standard that improves the safety of the product.

Legal issues & crime, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Government regulation (cont), General services, Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Business Associations, Standards, Usage, Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Commercial associations, Flammable materials, United States. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Research underscores power of beds at retail

Article Abstract:

The facts of Furniture/Today report regarding the demand for bedding are presented.

Market information - general, Supply and demand, Bedding

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