Four Speed Bumps that Halt Your Company’s Profits
Examine every aspect of your company to see where you have waste, redundancy, or just downright slowness.
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Whereoware Expands Into Furniture Market
Web-based technology provider with strong reputation in the gift, home décor and lighting industries debuts several funiture websites for clients.
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IHFC President Tom Lindh Resigns
Bruce Miller, a member of IHFC's Board of Directors who held the job before Mr. Lindh will step in on an interim basis.
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Sam's Club Reports Strong Furniture Sales
April sales figures for Wal-Mart reports operating unit and product segment strengths.
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Outlast® Technology Now Found in Enhanced Sleep Number 7000 Bed
Outlast® temperature-regulating technology is designed to balance a sleeper's skin temperature, allowing him or her to remain comfortable during the night.
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Glen Raven Custom Fabrics – Americas Announces Promotions in Design Group
Greg Voorhis has been promoted to Decorative Fabrics Design Manager, and Sara Hall has been named Technical Design Manager.
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La-Z-Boy and Brown Jordan Team Up To Extend Outdoor Line
The line will be targeted to both traditional and specialty outdoor furniture stores and will debut at the Official SCFMA Pre-Market at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.
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Furniture Buying Index Drops One Point
America’s Research Group suggests that furniture retailers should concentrate on advertising low priced goods this summer.
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Ultrasuede® Introduces Signature Colors Of Top Designers
The designers and their colors are Barclay Butera, Barclay Butera Blue; Rick Lee, MagentaModern and South Beach; Vladimir Kagan, Kagan Red; and Stanley Jay Friedman, Stanley and Iris.
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Havertys Reports Comparable Store Sales Decline For April
Earnings for the first quarter were up 24.2% on a 3.0% sales decline.
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Industry Study Links New Mattresses To Increased Physical Activity
Better Sleep Month (BSM) national survey reveals that people are likely to get better sleep on a newer mattress (one to four years old).
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Shermag Files For Protection From Creditors
Under pressure from creditors, Shermag seeks bankruptcy protection. Employees and former employees are also seeking compensation.
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Eye-Popping Retail Display Trends - Online Article
Janet Holt-Johnstone reviews fourteen “Trends” displays, each having a different visual ambience presented to offer retailers ideas for the benefit of “needy” customers.
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Groovystuff Follows Sustainable by Design and EFEC Initiatives
The EFEC Program by the AHFA is designed to help its members develop and maintain strong, proactive environmental programs.
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Five Retailers Honored By Lexington Home Brands
Contest winners include Louis Shanks in Austin, Texas; Baer’s Furniture in Pompano Beach, Fla.; DeBoer’s in Toronto; Furnitureland South in High Point, N.C.; and Hurwitz-Mintz in Metairie, La.
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Should You Use Strategic Entertainment At Your Next Sales Meeting?
As a home furnishings retailer, you want to get your managers, sales associates and your customers excited about your brand and its promise.
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ABC Home Expands Its Modern Furniture Collection
Herman Miller Environment will be the platform for which ABC Home launches a cradle to cradle program starting with the Aeron, Mirra and Cella chairs.
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NHFA Reports Excellent Response To Co-Branded HGTV-NHFA Website
Program has now attracted 700 retail stores nationwide, a segment of the industry representing more than $4 billion in annual sales.
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Monthly Survey Of Furniture Business From Smith Leonard Accountants & Consultants
Furniture industry continues to founder in spite of an increase in new furniture orders in February. Noted are some bright spots at the recent High Point show.
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La-Z-Boy Recognizes Top Sales Performers
The Pinnacle Club Awards recognize the highest-achieving sales associates who participated in the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries “Peak Performance” Program.
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