ST. LOUIS, July 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Furniture Brands International (NYSE:FBN) today announced that it has appointed Mark Wiltshire to the position of President, Canada. This new position will be responsible for increasing Furniture Brand's sales in Canada across the company's entire brand portfolio. Mr. Wiltshire had previously served as president of Retail Division for La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) with extensive experience across North America.

"Mark brings more than a decade of Canadian furniture experience to our expansion into this important market. His knowledge of store and gallery programs as well as relationships with Canada's top retail chains will speed the execution of our North American sales efforts," said Ralph P. Scozzafava, chairman and chief executive officer of Furniture Brands.

About Furniture Brands

Furniture Brands International (NYSE:FBN) is a global operating company that is one of the nation's leading designers, manufacturers, and retailers of home furnishings. It markets through a wide range of retail channels, from mass merchant stores to single-brand and independent dealers to specialized interior designers. Furniture Brands serves its customers through some of the best known and most respected brands in the furniture industry, including Broyhill, Lane, Thomasville, Drexel Heritage, Henredon, Pearson, Hickory Chair, Laneventure, and Maitland-Smith.

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