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The East Coast Braces for Hurricane Earl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:07PMResidents in N.C., Mass. and N.Y. Prepare for Hurricane Earl as It Approaches
Henrico business licenses for Aug. 30 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:04PMThe following are recently issued business licenses in Henrico County. Apex Bus (NY) Inc. (transportation services); licensee same, 8191 Brook Road, Henrico 23227. Pho City (retail restaurant); licensee Autumn Business Group LLC, 8900 W. Broad St., Henrico 23294. Balkan Restaurant (retail restaurant); licensee Balkan LLC, 8905 Patterson Ave., Henrico 23229.
Burtonsville Crossing reaches out to county for help Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:32AMThe struggling Burtonsville Crossing shopping center has reached out to the county to help it stay afloat now that it has lost its anchor store to a new development across the street.
Judge OKs Mattress King sale to Md. company Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:44PMRICHMOND, Va. - Mattress King's remaining assets, including its name, will be sold to Maryland-based Mattress Discounters. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Douglas O. Tice approved the $190,000 deal on Monday.
Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Henrico-based Mattress King Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:07PMA Richmond bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of Mattress King's remaining assets to Maryland-based Mattress Discounters. The deal includes assuming leases on two Mattress King stores, assets, inventory and intellectual property including its name. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Douglas O. Tice. Jr. last week gave preliminary approval to the $190,000 ...
Former Mattress King CEO starting new mattress store Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:37PMAfter more than a year of slogging through bankruptcy court, businessman Neil Gulati has plans for a new business and a new outlook. Gulati, who had been president and CEO of the defunct Mattress King chain, plans to begin a new mattress retail venture, work to change the industry and ...
Word on the Street Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:19PMOne of MetroWest's longest-running commentators is heading south. Peter B. Young, whose columns have appeared on the Daily News op-ed page for nearly 28 years, has moved to Raleigh, N.C., to be closer to family, notably a pair of grandsons Peter has been known to call the "Toddler Terrors."
Police issue a picture of theft suspect in hope for leads Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:26PMColumbus police released a picture of a man they believe stole a woman's purse for drugs. Columbus Police Robbery/Homicide unit is asking for help identifying this man.
Columbus crime: Police seek help identifying a theft suspect Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:57AMColumbus police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a theft that occurred Tuesday.
Mattress Discounters buys out Mattress King Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 7:54AMRICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Maryland-based Mattress Discounters has agreed to buy its bankrupt competitor, Mattress King. Mattress King filed for bankruptcy protection back in February 2009.
Mattress Discounters to buy out bankrupt competitor Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:10PMMaryland-based Mattress Discounters has agreed to buy the remaining assets of bankrupt competitor Mattress King. The deal includes assuming leases on two Mattress King stores, assets, inventory and intellectual property including its name. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Douglas O. Tice Jr. gave preliminary approval to the $190,000 deal yesterday. Final approval ...
Stalled by stimulus Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:19AMHome mortgage-interest rates are the lowest in his tory, but house sales are plunging. Banks can make money easily because of the Federal Reserve's low interest rates, but they're not making many loans. Major corporations are sitting on something like $2 trillion in cash, but they're not...
2 p.m. update: The mattress economy Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 1:15PMMOULTRIE — Michael Barrone writes: "Home mortgage interest rates are the lowest in history, but house sales are plunging. Banks can make money easily because of the Federal Reserve's low interest rates, but they're not making many loans.
Hearing about Endicott Street in Danvers scheduled Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 3:16PMThe communities of Danvers and Peabody are teaming up to hold a public hearing on proposed improvements to Endicott Street and part of Sylvan Street, next Thursday, June 24, in the Toomey Hearing Room at Danvers Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m.
Sacramento mattress mogul marks 25 years of Sleep Train Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 10:23PMDale Carlsen's goal was modest. Open a handful of stores in Sacramento. Grow slowly, stay close to home.
County police reports Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 9:42AMThe following is a summary of incidents in Wheaton-Glenmont to which the Montgomery County Police responded recently. The words "arrested" and "charged" do not imply guilt.
Lessner leads climb for kidney foundation Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 1:52PMFeatured Mover Wanda Lessner, director of executive inquiry of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, takes seriously her responsibility as president of the board of the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland. The former nurse will be among those to climb down the 25-story Legg Mason Tower in Baltimore during the Rappel for Kidney Health. Anyone who raises $1,000 qualifies [...]
Business briefs: May 3, 2010 Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 3:15AMThe Vallejo Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts its 19th Annual Tourism Luncheon and Board of Directors Installation at 11 a.m. May 12, at Vallejo's Solano County Fairgrounds' newly refreshed County Building.Celebrating National Tourism Week, the annual luncheon is held
Harbor Group International Offering Secures $3.2M Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 12:55PMNORFOLK, Va. - According to a Reg D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, an offe...
Harbor Group International Offering Secures $3.2M - cbl Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 8:10AMBy citybizlist Staff NORFOLK, Va. - According to a Reg D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchan...
What's wrong with this picture? Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 1:59PMThe problem: Drivers turning from eastbound U.S. 40 into the entrance to the Centre at Hagerstown often have trouble changing lanes after making the turn because of the constant flow of traffic turning in from westbound U.S. 40, reader Cynthia Etzel said.
List: Stores and restaurants coming to the Peninsula Town Center Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:54AMNew to Virginia or first retail location
Wallpaper. Stuck at the Airport. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 6:10PMWhen he is not chilling at the Pizza Hut ... I mean the Taco Bell ... I mean the combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell , the frontman of Oakland-based electro-pop outfit Wallpaper “Rick Reed” (alter-ego of Eric Frederic) gets out to other exotic locales ... like the Philadelphia airport! The mix-master was stranded there over-night and made this amazing video-blog about the experience: [ Subscribe ...
CoStar's Retail News Roundup: Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2010 Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 11:42AMThis week in the Retail Roundup, CoStar reports on expansions or new concepts at Starbucks, Meijer and 77kids; closings, cutbacks, bankruptcy, default, receivership or foreclosure news at Home Depot, Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video; acquisition, merger...
Beds And Mattresses - Global Trends Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 11:26AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Forecast: Retailers reset expectations, find some optimism Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 9:49AMIt’s no secret that the retail industry has suffered greatly during the economic downturn. In our 2009 forecast, we were just beginning to sense the consumer’s new spending habits with falling retail sales. The past 18 months have brought a new reality for shoppers and retailers alike, and having 2009 behind us gives everyone a cause for optimism.
Saugus Police log Jan. 8 Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 10:40AMPolice received a call for youths fighting in the area of Forest Avenue. Officers dispersed 30 to 40 youths from the area and reported words were exchanged with no fighting.
Columbus crime: E & S Mattress Discounters warehouse burglarized Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 11:52AMA warehouse owned by E & S Mattress Discounters was burglarized Monday night, Columbus police said.
Empty Route 1 shops no worry to Saugus officials Monday, January 4, 2010 @ 2:24AMSAUGUS - A close look at Route 1 shows what has perhaps become a sign of the times — a variety of empty store fronts — but town officials are showing no signs of worry over the issue.
Retailer should take back mattress Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 11:20PMQ: Is there a state law that says a mattress and box springs can't be returned to the store after it is delivered? I bought a mattress and box spring and had them delivered to my house, but the box spring was too high. The store said they were prohibited by state law from taking it back.
'Last Lecture' widow rebuilds out of limelight Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 11:07PMCHESAPEAKE You may have seen her on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Or in People magazine. Or maybe with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America." The quick smile, the short-cropped hair, the crystal blue eyes - often cast at her husband. But many people here in Hampton Roads probably have walked past Jai Pausch in the grocery store or school parking lot and not known who she is.
Wave goodbye to the waterbed Monday, November 9, 2009 @ 11:11PMThis is how eras end: Not with a bang or a whimper, but with a kitchen knife, a garden hose and a pool pump. That's how we bid farewell to our waterbed - the bed we slept on for 25 years. Not the most ceremonious goodbye, but what the heck.
Stolen Squarepants: SpongeBob chair swiped in Manheim Township Monday, November 9, 2009 @ 11:26AMManheim Township police are investigating the thefts of car wheels and tires, stereo equipment, a purse, a wallet, cash, an iPhone and even a SpongeBob Squarepants chair.Someone on Saturday got out of a car while it was stopped in the 1200 block of Manheim Pike and took a $99 foam SpongeBob rocking ...
Henrico business licenses for Oct. 19 Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 11:43AMThe following are recently issued business licenses in Henrico County. Richmond Fall Home Show (sales promotion/flea); licensee AGI Productions, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Henrico 23222. Atlantic Coast Consulting Inc. (consultant); licensee same, 4860 Cox Road, Glen Allen 23060. John Brown (lawn maintenance); licensee same, 3310 Hawkins Road, Henrico 23228.
Company News for Oct. 12 Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 11:14PMNEW BUSINESS/OPENINGS Mattress Discounters has opened at 4420 S. Laburnum Ave., Suites 250/260 in Richmond. AJ Wright has opened at 4020 Meadowdale Blvd. in Meadowdale Plaza in Richmond. Tech Services of Virginia has opened at 2100 Bremo Road, Suite 110, in Richmond. Promo Girl Marketing has opened at 5337 Fox Lake Terrace in Moseley.
Simmons to Seek Bankruptcy and Be Sold Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 5:17PMThe mattress company plans to be sold to Ares Management and a unit of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in a $760 million deal.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-09-25 21:15 UPDATE 3-Serta owner to buy Simmons in $760 mln deal Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 3:27PMBy Caroline Humer
Serta owner to buy Simmons in $760 million deal Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 3:12PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Mattress makers Simmons and Serta are planning to dethrone competitor Sealy as the world's largest mattress company in a $760 million deal that includes Simmons filing for bankruptcy.
CARITAS furniture drive details Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 11:20PMWhen: Weekends beginning today through Oct. 5 Donation locations: Ashley Furniture Home Stores at 10921 Hull St. Road, 1899 Southpark Blvd. and 6312 W. Broad St.; Bassett Home Furnishings at 1516 Koger Center Drive and 9850 W. Broad St.; Ethan Allen, 12000 W. Broad St.; La Difference, 125 S. 14th St.; Mattress Discounters, 12251 Chattanooga Plaza (Hull Street Road); RoomStore, 9901 W. Broad St ...
Local mattress maker uses bamboo, organic cotton Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 7:47AMIt's now possible to go green in bed. A local mattress maker, Dormia , is among those using natural and sustainable materials such as bamboo and organic cotton in coverings on some of its mattresses. Inside many of them is chemical-free rubber and soy-based foam instead of petroleum-based foam.
CBJ: Property Transfers & Building Permits Sunday, July 26, 2009 @ 11:14PMA weekly listing of property transfers and building permits in and around Charlottesville.
Hiring The Best Of The Left-Behind Thursday, July 9, 2009 @ 9:50AMThe one good thing about a recession is that you can cherry-pick a ton of discarded talent. Here's how.
Walnut Creek OKs new development in downtown Wednesday, June 17, 2009 @ 3:38PMCity Council approves redevelopment of strip mall on California, plan includes new entries to city park
More empty storefronts pop up in plazas Monday, June 8, 2009 @ 1:44AMWell-meaning folks keep asking Chris Nelson the same question when they walk into his clothing store in downtown Nyack. "People are constantly asking me, 'How are you doing? Are you going to make it?' " said Nelson, who owns LifeStyle Jeans at 95 Main St. "It just adds to the anxiety.
New businesses in the works for North Beverly plaza Friday, May 29, 2009 @ 12:41PMThe owner of North Beverly Plaza says a new restaurant and other new businesses are in the works.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-05-26 15:37 UPDATE 1-Select Comfort gets $35 mln from Sterling Partners Tuesday, May 26, 2009 @ 9:49AMMay 26 (Reuters) - Mattress maker Select Comfort Corp said it would get $35 million in new financing from private equity firm Sterling Partners, in exchange for a 52.5 percent stake in the company.
Homeless man charged with arson, burglary Saturday, May 16, 2009 @ 11:07PMColumbus police arrested a homeless man early Friday, charging him burglary and second-degree arson at two downtown Columbus businesses.
Homeless man arrested for Columbus burglary, second-degree arson Saturday, May 16, 2009 @ 3:08PMColumbus police arrested a homeless man early Friday for burglary and second-degree arson in connection with two downtown Columbus businesses.
Retail Real Estate Market Hit Hard By Big Chain Closings Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 9:58AMThe report, "The KeyPoint Report for Eastern Massachusetts/Greater Boston 2009," states that in total there is 15.6 million square feet and 5,400 retail units vacant in the region.