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Four Speed Bumps that Halt Your Company’s Profits
(Friday, May 09, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Examine every aspect of your company to see where you have waste, redundancy, or just downright slowness.
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IHFC President Tom Lindh Resigns
(Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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?
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
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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dkVOGUE To Show Films On Danish Design At ICFF
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
The film collection will be presented as part of an exclusive installation in the Danish Pavilion of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). The films will screen continuously throughout the Fair.
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Change Your Words ~ Increase Your Sales Success
(Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
What if you are “curious” instead of afraid, and “fascinated” instead of frustrated? Here is how exchanging words can change your career in home furnishings.
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| 22. |
Fred Page Honored With Riverside’s President’s Award
(Friday, May 02, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Riverside representative in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana honored at awards dinner.
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Furniture First Reports Good Results For Promotional Mattress Line
(Thursday, May 01, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
The Mattress 1st line is sold exclusively by Furniture First’s 160 members. Collectively, the group boasts 328 retail stores nationwide.
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AHFA Summit To Address Key Issues For US Furniture Manufacturers
(Thursday, May 01, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
AHFA’s says that their 2008 Manufacturing Summit is designed to help companies address the key challenges of domestic production.
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Rent-A-Center, Inc. Reports First Quarter Revenue Increase
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Increase in revenues was primarily driven by a 2.8% increase in same store sales, offset by 315 fewer stores.
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| 26. |
Decorating School Crash Course -Accessories - Online Article
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Margarett DeGange presents a script you can use to put on an Accessorizing Seminar for customers and prospects.
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| 27. |
Furniture Sharehouse Celebrates First Anniversary of Helping Westchester Families in Need
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
To date, Furniture Sharehouse, a furniture bank, has distributed more than 2,000 items of furniture valued at over $150,000.
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"What If?" - Preparing Your Furniture Store For The Unexpected
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Every business owner owes it to his or her family, employees and customers to create a plan for the "What If?".
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Western Home Furnishings Association Hosts Build-a-Bike Event
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
WHFA conference and expo in Tucson, Ariz. will begin with a unique charity event in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson.
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AMC Liquidators Announces Retail & Accessories Division
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
AMC Liquidators opens its inventory to the public, providing upscale furniture and home accessories purchased from major manufacturers, hotels, businesses and designers.
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Notre Dame's 'Rudy' Speaks At CORY National Management Meeting
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - )
Home delivery company also promotes Bob Alter and Scott DeBlois to VP of Operations positions and names Pat Trinca, Director of Human Resources.
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The Kaleidoscope Partnership Announces Program To Help Retailers Leverage Website Presence
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Program helps retailers use their websites and the power of the internet to increase sales and drive future revenue.
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High Point Market Announces Fall Market Concert Headliners
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Headliners KC & The Sunshine Band, Peter Frampton and country music diva Jo Dee Messina to entertain Market guests.
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American Furniture Hall of Fame Elects Officers & Directors
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Donald Belgrad, Schnadig Corporation is 200-2009 president for the international, industry-wide effort organized to research, collect and preserve the cultural, economic and artistic history of the industry.
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July Las Vegas Market Grows ‘High Design’ Resources
(Monday, April 28, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
A broad selection of innovative designs and luxury product from around the globe will be featured as part of the juried design sections at the 2008 July Las Vegas Market.
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B&B Offers Economic Stimulus Rebate Promotions
(Monday, April 28, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Banker & Brisebois Advertising (B&B) has created economic stimulus rebate promotion ads, available to subscribers to their online newspaper ad service.
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HFIA Members to Help Hurricane Katrina Victims
(Monday, April 28, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
HFIA members from around the country are donating furniture to be distributed at HFIA’s annual meeting in New Orleans in May.
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SalesForce: Selling with Service Receives Prestigious Online Learning Award
(Monday, April 28, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Internet delivered furniture sales training course receives the 2008 Best Educational Software Award in the category of vocational training.
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Fairmont Designs Retains GRID2 for Corporate Identity Work
(Monday, April 28, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Growing China manufacturer to update their identity and their retail showroom in Shanghai.
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| 40. |
Furniture Brands Announces Board Succession Plan
(Friday, April 25, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Two members of its board of directors have indicated their intention to retire from the board upon completion of a new director selection process.
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| 41. |
Dateline NBC Brings Light to Hazards of Illegal Renovated Mattresses
(Friday, April 25, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Tips home furnishings retailers can pass along to customers regarding persistent health and safety risks to consumers.
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| 42. |
High Point Market Reports That 47,168 Buyers Registered For April Show
(Friday, April 25, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
High Point registration proved stable, bolstered by increases in international delegations, interior designers and first-time buyers.
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| 43. |
AHFA Announces Environmental Award
(Friday, April 25, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Award for sustainable business practices, social responsibility and profitable growth to be sponsored by Cargill’s BiOH™ polyols.
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| 44. |
Convert More Phone Price Inquiries Into Sales - Online Article
(Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Salespeople can turn phone calls into sales or turn potential buyers off.
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| 45. |
Flexsteel Reports Lower Third Quarter Sales & Earnings
(Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Company expects fourth fiscal quarter shipments will be lower than the prior year quarter due to lower order backlogs and declining order rates.
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Ethan Allen Announces Third Quarter Sales and Earnings
(Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Net delivered sales decreased, but their retail division saw gains. The company says it is making progress in positioning Ethan Allen as a provider of design solutions and service.
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| 47. |
Is Your Business A Team Effort? - Online Article
(Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Is your team all on the same page singing the same song, or is each department writing their own lyrics. Is the main goal of employees to cover the customer’s needs and expectations or their own butts? Cathy Finney looks at “imagineering” strategies for helping your sales, back office and delivery departments work together to serve your customers and your bottom line.
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| 48. |
Furniture Brands International Reports Revenue Decline; EPS Increase.
(Monday, April 21, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Company expects improvements in profitability to continue as they complete transition to a branded consumer products company.
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| 49. |
Prillaman To Focus On Strategic Issues At Stanley Furniture
(Monday, April 21, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
Albert Prillaman asked to take a more active role, given the current uncertainties in the furniture business.
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Stanley Furniture Reports First Quarter Sales Decline
(Monday, April 21, 2008 - Furniture World Magazine)
First quarter sales decline 16.7%. Earnings per share decline from $.15 in the prior year quarter to $.10.
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