ST. LOUIS, MO -- Furniture Brands International announced it intends to close its Thomasville ready-to-assemble furniture and contract furniture plant in Appomattox, VA, early next year.

ST LOUIS -- Furniture Brands International announced net sales of $289.5 million for the second quarter of 2010 vs. $288.3 million for the same period in 2009. (FBN) announced today its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.

ST. LOUIS, Aug 4, 2010 -- Net sales of $289 million, up slightly from the second quarter of 2009 -- Net income of $4.2 million compared to a loss of $16 million in second quarter of 2009 -- Gross margin of 25.7% compared to 21.4% in second quarter of 2009 -- Net cash* position of $26 million