DANBURY, CT -- Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) reported net sales for the first quarter quarter ended September 30, 2010 of $164.8 million, up 21.0% from the prior year quarter.

Secret Service keeps an eye on the remodeling of a home with antique cherry and mahogany woodwork, situated next to the President Obama's Chicago residence.

Reclaimed wood from snow fences and architectural millwork firm JWS Manufacturing Inc.

As of Oct. 29, the operations of States Industries Inc. have been acquired by States Industries LLC, ending the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Renwood States Lending LLC provided financing throughout the Chapter 11 process and is the senior lender to the new States Industries LLC.

A coalition of U.S. flooring firms is seeking tariff action by the U.S. Department of Commerce, alleging imported Chinese multilayered flooring is unfairly subsidized.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a number of revisions to its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. One of the most significant is a new section on the use of environmental certifications and seals of approval in advertising.

The latest National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) remained essentially unchanged at 40.8 in the third quarter, compared to 40.7 in the second quarter.

ALMHULT, SWEDEN -- IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer, said it plans to have 18 stores in China by 2015.

Midwest Group One announces the promotion of Troy Brandt to executive vice president and general manager effective immediately.

Show organizers of interzum and Ligna are once again joining forces to offer a special package for visitors to these biennial events. Deutsche Messe AG and Koelnmesse GmbH will work with attendees wishing to attend both trade shows, including special offers on admission tickets and catalogs.