FLS to settle software-piracy claim

Article Abstract:

Furnitureland South will pay $125,000 as settlement to claims for the company's possession of unauthorized copies of software programs at its High Point, NC, business. The claims were under the investigation of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), an organization of software publishers, which also received the report about the software violations in Furnitureland. BSA reported that Furnitureland cooperated in the investigation by conducting a self-audit, which revealed unauthorized copies of Microsoft and Lotus software on its machines. The furniture retailer also agreed to delete any undocumented copies of software and to reinforce its software management policies and procedures.

Comment:

To pay $125,000 as settlement to claims for the co's possession of unauthorized copies of software programs

Government regulation, North Carolina, Furnitureland South Inc.

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Jennifer agrees to resolve complaints

Article Abstract:

Jennifer Convertibles, a 190-store sofa-sleeper specialty chain, has decided to accede to a consent order to settle within 90 days complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau and the New York Attorney General's office. Complaints included delivery of wrong merchandise, failure to mend or replace flawed goods and failure to accept product warranties. Jennifer Convertibles has also assented to pay a civil fine worth $70,000, along with an additional $2,000, to cover the investigation cost of Attorney General Dennis Vacco. The order also grants Jennifer consumers another 180 days to file new complaints.

Comment:

Decides to accede to a consent order to settle within 90 days complaints filed w/ the Better Business Bureau

Government regulation (cont), New York, Jennifer Convertibles Inc.

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Fedco expanding furniture choices

Article Abstract:

Fedco is expanding its product offerings at its major stores, and at its three furniture and appliance centers as part of the company's store overhaul program. All the company's stores will soon accommodate youth bedroom departments, while its leather, motion furniture and bedding products are to be broadened. David Lamons, president of Fedco's Home division, said that the expansion of the product lines at the company's stores should boost from around $37 million in 1997 to $40 million in 1998 and $50 million in 1999.

Comment:

To expand product offerings at its major stores, and at its three furniture & appliance centers as part of a store overhaul prog

Product information, California, All Other Specialty Food Stores, Discount Stores, Fedco Inc.

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