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1. Young America Announces Winner #2 Of The Sales Associate Appreciation Event (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Koren Kearse of Jalikan dba USA Baby in Overland Park, Kan. is the second of the three grand prize winners.
2. Easy Furniture Web Tip #64 - In Search of High Rankings (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
When someone calls to sell you SEO services to get your website high rankings, don’t be impressed just because the rep has you type in a term that results in a single high search engine ranking.
3. Furniture World - Employee Orientation Series- Different Strokes for Different Folks - Part 10 (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
It is imperative that furniture store managers have some understanding of the basic differences in work values and characteristics of their employees, whether they be generational differences, cultural differences, individual characteristics, or competency-based discrepancies.
4. Customer Service-Oriented Salespeople: The Most Effective Way to Practice Side-by-Side Buying - Part 2 (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine )
Part 2- Chapters 2-5: Peter Marino presents an updated sales skill manual for retail salespeople and managers in retail furniture stores.
5. Leggett & Platt Introduces New Innerspring Technology (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
VertiCoil Edge is designed to create a mattress with an equal distribution of firmness. Its unique shape creates a comfortable sleep surface that firms and responds to the body as weight is applied.
6. Simply Amish Announces Grand Opening Of Newest Licensed Store (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Partnering to open the 14,000-square-foot Davenport store are John and Linda Reisenbigler, who also own the Simply Amish store in Rockford, and Arlyn and Shirley Tegeler.
7. New Juried Exhibit Area to Debut at High Point Market (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Each company invited to participate in this area was carefully selected and screened by a jury of retailers, designers, and national style editors.
8. Buyer Registrations Strong For High Point Pre-Market (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
High Point Market Authority says that Pre-Market 2010 has already surpassed all prior events since Pre-Market was re-envisioned nearly three years ago.
9. Capel Rugs To Introduce Chic New Designs In High Point (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Capel's new introductions draw inspiration from the beauty of the natural world, artfully rendering organic elements through clean modern lines.
10. Founding Families Reacquire Stylus, Made to Order Sofas (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The repurchase comes 5 years after Terravest purchased an 80% equity position in Stylus.
11. AHFA Gives Voice To Furniture Industry Concerns In Washington (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Crib safety, furniture tip-over, proposed flammability regulations for upholstered furniture and compliance challenges created by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) were topics of discussion.
12. British Furniture Maker Bevan Funnell To Make High Point Debut (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The company says it already has a ‘toe-hold’ in the US through a few discerning outlets but this is its first move towards a nationwide profile.
13. Gunlocke Announces Key Organizational Changes (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
These include the appointment of Jim Foster to vice president, finance; the promotion of Jason Wolfanger to director, product management and development; the hiring of Arelis Caban as a web designer and Michael Lewis as a supply quality manager.
14. Retailer Relax The Back Joins Hatian Relief Effort (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
As part of the program, for every Anatomic Global mattress purchased at Relax The Back, the store will donate one WorldBed to someone in need in Haiti.
15. Weekly Furniture Message From Margo - Be Salty! (Monday, March 08, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
On every turn, and with every opportunity you have, be salt out there with your customers and prospects.
16. HW Home Named as 2010 Western Retailer of the Year (Sunday, March 07, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The Western Retailer of the Year award is bestowed upon a home furnishings retailer that exemplifies exceptional store design, innovative advertising and brand marketing, unwavering commitment to community and the environment, outstanding operations and a continuing dedication to the home furnishings industry.
17. Midwest Furniture Club Seminar March 10th (Sunday, March 07, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Speakers to include Leslie Carothers on social media and Peter Tourtellot on the the survival of the furniture industy.
18. Continents Apart, LLC Launches New B to B Website (Sunday, March 07, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The site serves as an online catalog for our thousands of drop ship products.
19. Berkline Announces Realignment of Sales Management Team (Sunday, March 07, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Realignment of its sales management team includes the creation of two new regional vice president positions and a new director of sales education position.
20. Furniture Buying Index Rises To 67 (Saturday, March 06, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Fourth consecutive monthly increase. An index of 70 or higher means retailer promotions will be much more successful
21. Jane Seymour To Market Co-Branded Outdoor Line (Saturday, March 06, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Seymour will collaborate with Acacia Home & Garden on design of the products whose collection will consist of wicker deep seating, faux stone accent tables and outdoor dining and occasional pieces.
22. Monthly Survey Of Furniture Business From Smith Leonard Accountants & Consultants (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
New furniture orders were 12 percent higher in December 2009 versus December 2008. December 2008 orders were 21 percent lower than December 2007 orders.
23. Wynwood Furniture & Home Styles to Open New Showrooms At IHFC for April 2010 High Point Market (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Companies will now be located on the same floor as their parent company, Flexsteel.
24. Southerland, Inc. to be Acquired by Employees (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Southerland is one of the leading independent bedding manufacturers in the U.S.
25. Easy Furniture Web Tip #63 - Online Reading Speed is 25% Slower than Print (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The online reading speed of web pages is 25% slower than print pages, so it’s even more important to make sure your pages are easy on the eyes.
26. Melvin Wolf Celebrates 35th Anniversary (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Showroom located at Chicago's Merchandise Mart offers special promotion.
27. Sealy Announces Expansion in China (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Sealy China will begin constructing a new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Qingpu Industrial Park, outside of Shanghai.
28. Furniture World Employee Retention Strategies - 50 Ways to Reward Your Employees - Installment #9 (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Last week, we explored the importance of recognition and rewards. Now, lets explore some concrete examples of fitting rewards – ways that you can say “thank you” without breaking the bank!
29. Indiana Furniture Appoints New Director of Marketing (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Chris Rogers will oversee all new product development, marketing and public relations campaigns, reporting directly to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Mike Blessinger.
30. Esquire Home Collection to Debut at High Point (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The Esquire Home Collection extends the magazine’s philosophy of “Man at His Best” – a lifestyle focused on luxury, sophistication and comfort.
31. Havertys Reports Fourth Quarter Same Store Sales Increase (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Sales for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $162.4 million, a 0.4% increase from the fourth quarter of 2008. Comparable store sales were up 2.0%.
32. Select Comfort Reports 23% Same Store Sales Increase (Monday, March 01, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Results reflect strong execution against a set of initiatives that focused on controlling costs, brand building for improved sales and preserving cash.
33. Customer Service-Oriented Salespeople: The Most Effective Way to Practice Side-by-Side Buying (Monday, March 01, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Part 1: Peter Marino presents an updated sales skill manual for retail salespeople and managers in retail furniture stores.
34. Interior Lifestyle China Announces New Show Dates (Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
New show dates are from 13 – 16 October 2010, to coincide with World Expo in Shanghai.
35. HIgh Point Market Authority To Host Webinar Series (Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Webinars are targeted to exhibitors on topics that range from international business opportunities to improving public relations savvy and connecting with interior designers.
36. Mattress Firm, Inc., Announces Executive Changes (Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
15 leaders promoted as company matches leadership talent to expanding business priorities.
37. Joe Cory of CORY 1st Choice Home Delivery Service To Receive Top Honor From City of Hope (Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Cory will be honored alongside the Cartledge and Bennett families, owners of the Grand Home Furnishings on April 18th in Greensboro, during the High Point show.
38. Capel, Inc. Receives Economic Impact Award (Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Award was presented for the company's dedication to sustaining North Carolina's industry and economic growth.
39. Singapore Mozaic Reports Sales Increases at imm Cologne Show (Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
On-spot orders and sales under negotiation double 2009 figures.
40. Home Line Furniture Creates "Rooms That Rock" Promotion Featuring Alvin & The Chipmonks (Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Retailers will have the opportunity to participate in a fun, engaging and entertaining promotion for the 1st and 2nd quarters of 2010.
41. Experts In Lean Manufacturing and Benchmarking Headline May Summit (Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
AHFA member and non-members are invited to conference to be held in Greensboro.
42. IHFC's InterHall Signs Eight Exhibitors To Permanent Showrooms (Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
IHFC says that the growing number of permanent showrooms reflects the unique popularity of the 64,000 square foot space.
43. Deadline For ASFD Pinnacle Awards Entries Is June 1st (Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The Pinnacle™ Awards are the home furnishings industry equivalent of the Academy Awards honoring excellence in design.
44. Casual Home and Garden, Farmingdale, NY Wins First Place In cmi Contest (Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Braided rug manufacturer cmi announced the winners of its Photo Contest.
45. Mattress Firm To Open Store In Brookfield, Wisconsin (Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Mattress Firm currently operates more than 500 stores in 38 markets across 21 states.
46. Anatomic Global Launches Website To Support Haiti Relief Efforts (Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Anatomic Global is calling on the business community, both inside and outside the mattress industry, to join them in this special effort to bring sleep surfaces to Haiti.
47. Biltmore Celebrates Spring With New Collections (Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Spring home décor collections pay homage to the famed Festival of Flowers, an annual event highlighting Biltmore's stunning gardens in full bloom.
48. StoneLite Introduces Self-Assembly Lightweight Stone Table Line (Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
StoneLite Furniture launches line of lightweight elegant granite and marble tables with patented "Quick-Lock" assembly starting from $299.
49. Easy Furniture Web Tip #62 - Make Email Name Address Personal or Fun (Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Ban “info” from your company’s email name address. Instead, make it personal by using a real person’s name or make it fun by using an iconic fictitious name.
50. Furniture World Employee Retention Series - Fitting Rewards (Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Finding small ways to reward staff and promote goodwill takes a careful effort on the part of an owner or manager, but it doesn’t always take barrels of money.
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