http://furninfo.com/Feed/ Furniture World Magazine's News Feed for current furniture industry news and articles from our magazine. Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. This new standard will be voluntary although many, if not all, crib mattress manufacturers are expected to meet the standard. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1887 2013-06-18T00:00:00 The 83,700-square-foot solar addition will consist of a 623-kW system, built with 2,492 panels, and will produce 961,000 kWh of electricity annually for the store. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1886 2013-06-18T00:00:00 Past President of the San Francisco Mart and past general Manager of the World Market Center in Las Vegas, recently announced a new seminar program named Active Listening, a program he is presenting with Joe Skillin, a marketing and motivation consultant. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1885 2013-06-18T00:00:00 Mr. Oakhill will oversee brand and communications strategy, development and implementation for the growing chain. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1884 2013-06-17T00:00:00 Joining Zimmerman Chair at this year’s expanded Expo are approximately 80 other manufacturers of quality, handcrafted furniture. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1883 2013-06-17T00:00:00 Sttudy finds that 98% of affluent consumers shop online. These wealthy consumers are spending approximately five hours per week engaged in online shopping activities. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1881 2013-06-17T00:00:00 Karel Exposition Management, together with the Florida Home Furnishings Representative Association and the Florida Association of Furniture Manufacturers are sponsoring the show. Edison show scheduled for August 4-6. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1880 2013-06-17T00:00:00 This week's list of short tips for retail managers focuses on the decision making process. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1879 2013-06-17T00:00:00 80% of RSAs said their company has not given them information or training on how to address sex questions during a mattress sale http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1878 2013-06-17T00:00:00 Are you grumpy when it comes to writing your About Us page? Do you keep everything about your store “professional”? i.e. corporate, impersonal, stuffy … grumpy? http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1877 2013-06-17T00:00:00 EFEC – or Enhancing Furniture’s Environmental Culture – is the home furnishings industry’s environmental management system. The program was developed by AHFA in 1999. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1876 2013-06-17T00:00:00 HSM will manufacture unique microcoil pocket springs for mattress comfort layers In North America. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1875 2013-06-17T00:00:00 Leggett & Platt’s “Bedroom Battles” survey reveals that most Americans haven’t organized their bedrooms in at least six months, which easily explains why bedrooms are often considered more of a headache to avoid rather than a calming retreat to enjoy. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1874 2013-06-17T00:00:00 If you are not promoting a Career Center on your website, you are missing a great opportunity to have a constant stream of candidates seeking out your furniture store as a potential employer. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1873 2013-06-17T00:00:00 REALTOR® Magazine turned to eight Decorating Den Interiors design professional in different cities to offer tips and cost information to help realtors advise clients on cost vs.value of room makeovers. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1872 2013-06-15T00:00:00 Harold Hart is a furniture distributor and owner of Hart Furniture in Siler City, NC. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1871 2013-06-15T00:00:00 The company will also be showing its TENure collection, which was their largest collection ever launched in the company’s 31 year history. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1870 2013-06-15T00:00:00 The current Digital Edition of Furniture World Magazine is now available to read on your computer or mobile device including iPad. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1869 2013-06-11T00:00:00 Seasoned vice president takes on expanded responsibilities. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1868 2013-06-11T00:00:00 Jay comes to Century from Kindel Furniture, where he had been Vice President of Sales and Product Development. http://new.furninfo.com/Furniture Industry News/1867 2013-06-11T00:00:00