Home Textiles Today - July 28, 2008

A federal bankruptcy court judge has approved new bidding procedures for a second round of up to 87 additional Linens 'n Things' store closings, along with waivers in its $700 million debtor-in-possession financing agreement crucial to protecting the still-struggling retailer from a devastating default.

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