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1. Keeping Good Employees, Week 6 – Celebrate With Your Furniture Crew! (Sunday, February 07, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Celebration, recognition, and reward: that is what this week’s article is all about. Sounds like fun, huh? It is, and it is also possibly the most rewarding change you can implement in your organization in terms of staff morale and subsequent retention.
2. Cory Delivery Celebrates 75th Anniversary At Company Gala (Sunday, February 07, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
It was the height of the Great Depression in 1934 when Joseph Cory drove his first truck onto the streets of Brooklyn, New York, to deliver a stove.
3. Glenn Prillaman Elected President and CEO Stanley Furniture (Sunday, February 07, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Comnany also announced that, primarily as a result of depressed sales, Stanley Furniture incurred a net loss of $11.8 million for 2009.
4. Flexsteel Reports Net Residential Sales Increase For Fiscal Quarater (Friday, February 05, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Company says they believe that their conservative approach to business, will be rewarded when business conditions improve.
5. High Point Market Publishes 2010 Business Outlook Report (Friday, February 05, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The coming six months could be the best the U.S. home furnishings industry has seen in a good while, according to the 2010 High Point Market Business Outlook and CEO Update.
6. ABC Home Features Civil Rights Themed, Wizard of Oz Inspired Window Display (Friday, February 05, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
ABC Home in New York redeveloped a concept featured at Suites at Market Square, for a window display on the civil rights movement.
7. aspenhome® Honors 26 Sales Associates for Performance (Friday, February 05, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Stephen Caudle, representing aspenhome in VA, MD, and Washington DC was the big winner for the evening taking home the “Salesperson of the Year 2009” award.
8. Furniture Brands International Reports Further Sales Decline (Friday, February 05, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Net sales from continuing operations for the 2009 fourth quarter were $285.6 million, compared with $403.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, a decline of 29.2%.
9. WAC Lighting Raises $30,000 In Relief EffortsFor Victims of Haiti Earthquake (Friday, February 05, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
W.A.C. Lighting has provided relief after other disasters, including The 9-11 Attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the 921 Taiwan Earthquake, the China Earthquakes and the Tsunami.
10. Surviving Tough Times: Start From the Inside (Friday, February 05, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The human tendency is to do less, spend less, worry more and have more fear. However, in tough economic times such as this, it’s more important than ever for companies to relearn and grow, to be innovative and not procrastinate!
11. Week 5 in the Furniture Employee Retention Series - Watch Out For Pirates! (Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
So what are some furniture retailers and manufacturers doing to keep their talented staff?
12. Specialty Sleep Association Names Scott Smalling of SimmonsTo Board of Directors (Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Smalling is President of Simmons Bedding Company’s Specialty Sleep Division
13. Natura World To Open New Texas Manufacturing Plant (Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The plant will allow Natura to increase distribution throughout the United States while reducing delivery times.
14. Ethan Allen Reports Results for Quarter (Saturday, January 30, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Net delivered sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 amounted to $143.3 million as compared to $189.6 million in the prior year quarter.
15. Turn Furniture Supervisors Into Retail Leaders - Online Article (Saturday, January 30, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
It happens over and over again at retail when furniture store owners promote top salespeople to sales management or store manager positions. They get poor managers and lose good salespeople.
16. Monthly Survey Of Furniture Business From Smith Leonard Accountants & Consultants (Friday, January 29, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
November results were encouraging for a change.
17. Easy Furniture Web Tip #59 - Best SEO Includes Website Page Makeover (Friday, January 29, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
High rankings matched with poor website pages means no sales. Improving your SEO should always be combined with improving your individual web pages.
18. Abbyson Living Announces Social Media Initiative (Friday, January 29, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Abbyson Living communicates with fans via Twitter by tweeting new product designs, images, functionalities, and demo videos to streamline information to the follower base in real time.
19. Court Approves Sale of Classic Sleep Products to Classic Brands LLC (Friday, January 29, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Classic Brands LLC, was formed by the current management team and the company’s Chinese manufacturing partner.
20. Leggett & Platt Announces 2009 Results (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Total residential furnishings sales decreased $44 million, or 10%, as a result of steel-related price deflation; unit volume was up slightly.
21. Stylecraft Home Collection and Acacia Home and Garden Join Jane Seymour (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The companies will work with Jane to create lighting products for the Michael Amini/Jane Seymour galleries under the Jane Seymour brand.
22. Study Says Market For Luxury Goods Improving (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Two demographic segments -- Ultra-affluents and young affluents -- will lead the luxury market out of the recession, while more mature Baby Boomer affluents will continue to be thrifty.
23. 21st Annual ARTS Awards Winners Announced (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Don McEvoy, founder of Don McEvoy and Associates, was honored with the Academy of Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the decorative accessories industry.
24. Harry and Charlie Roberts Return to Houston Based Mattress Firm (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
In their new roles with the company, the Roberts brothers will once again help to set a foundation for future growth by helping manage the company’s new turnkey franchise program.
25. Chili Technology To Introduce Temperature Regulating Bed In Las Vegas (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Chili Technology cools and warms the ChiliBed from 48-118 degrees.
26. New ASFD Pinnacle Award to Honor Sustainable Furniture Design (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Sustainable furniture design will be recognized with a Pinnacle Design Achievement Award for excellence in green home furnishings for the 2010 competition.
27. Art Raymond Joins Hooker Furniture in Senior Operations Post (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Raymond will be responsible for all wood furniture corporate operations, including forecasting, supply chain management, warehousing and distribution, product quality, process improvement and customer service.
28. Furniture First Finalizes Plans for Las Vegas Meeting (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Furniture First says staff will be available throught the week to speak with current and prospective members.
29. Mattress Firm Opens First Wisconsin Store (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
This is the first of 10 stores planned for the state in 2010, with additional franchise stores to open in the future.
30. A.P. Industries Supports Breast Cancer Foundation At Canadian Home Furnishings Show (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Customers, sales representatives and visitors were invited to the A.P. showroom to be generous during the show.
31. Four New Bedding Clients Select STORIS (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
STORIS announced the addition of Mattress Source, Chubby’s Mattress, Sleep Sanctuary and Dr. Snooze to its client list.
32. Sligh Furniture Desk & Console Introductions For Las Vegas (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Sligh's moderately sized introductions will be available in two finishes.
33. Capel Rugs Names Tami Watras Director of Merchandising (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Watras joined Capel in 2006 as a merchandise manager and most recently served as the General Manager of the Retail Division.
34. PROFITgroups Releases Agenda for Colossal Group Meeting In March (Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The theme for the 2010 Colossal meeting in Colorado Springs will be: “Thinking about Tomorrow Today-Prospering in the New Economy” and will cover topics in all key areas for retail home goods businesses.
35. IHFRA to Honor Jeffrey L. Cook with Pillar of the Industry Award (Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Jeff Cook, President of Broyhill Industries will receive the Pillar of the Industry award at the 16th annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala this spring in High Point NC.
36. Create A Family Furniture Store Money Plan - Online Article (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Most families in the retail furniture business just don’t talk about money. Money entices us with opportunities. Money torments us with uncertainty, and leads us to decisions we normally would not make. If you’re not careful, money and possessions will become the downfall of your family and your business.
37. Rooms To Go Expands Private Label Credit Card Program (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Rooms To Go announced that it has expanded its private label credit card program with TD Retail Card Services (TDRCS) to include 53 stores in three southeastern states.
38. Advertising Legend Stan Richards To Speak At Las Vegas Market (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The Richards Group, will share innovative, engaging ways retail marketers can use the Internet as a branding channel.
39. World Market Center Las Vegas Offers Market Smartphone App (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The first-of-its-kind interactive smartphone application designed specifically for the home furnishings industry provides attendees with quick and easy mobile access of exhibitors and events during Las Vegas Market.
40. Sleep to Live To Debut My Side Technology and Enhanced Diagnostics In Las Vegas (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The diagnostics system is a comprehensive instrument for personalized sleep measurement and management.
41. Anatomic Global Donates 500 Transitional Sleep Surface Products To Haiti (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Several thousand of these transitional mattress products will continue to be shipped until the company reaches its goal of supplying 200,000 pieces, which is what Anatomic Global expects the Haitian need to be in the coming months.
42. Keeping Good Furniture Employees on Board: Avoiding Mutiny! (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
It is important to watch for the warning signs of discontent because it could spell disaster for you and your company.
43. Tradewins Announces Raffle For Haiti Relief at Vegas Market (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
The drawing will be held at 5 pm on February 3. Tradewins will match the amount of money collected and will send the total to the American Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
44. Easy Furniture Web Tip #58 - Claim Local Business Listings (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Claim your local business listings with Google, Yahoo, and Bing for years of free advertising at the top of search results pages. BTW: You don’t even need a website to claim these listing pages.
45. New Rainforest Alliance Standards Verify Companies’ Wood Purchases as Legal (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Updated timber legality verification standards to help companies protect their supply chains and comply with new laws.
46. Feizy Announces Buyer Incentives At Las Vegas Market (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Rug manufacturer says it will offer many incentives that appeal to the entire spectrum of retail customers.
47. Icovia Relocates to INSPIREDESIGN at Las Vegas Market (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Icovia’s move will allow it to participate with the hospitality exhibitors of the new INSPIREDESIGN event running in conjunction with the furniture market.
48. imm cologne: Post Show Report - Attracts 100,000 Visitors (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Despite being shortened by a day, the fair managed to equal the previous year’s result with around 100,000 visitors. The number of exhibitors slightly exceeded last year’s level.
49. Chromcraft Revington To Unveil Youth Brand in Las Vegas (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Collections will cover a wide breadth of styles—from Cottage to Contemporary, from Country French to Rustic, and to Transitional.
50. WHFA Lists Suppliers Showing at Las Vegas Retail Resource Center (Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Furniture World Magazine)
Buyers will have access to a wide array of vendors displaying their products and services in two RRC locations, B-1630 and C-512.
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