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Weekly Furniture World Media Note #21 from Lance Hanish-Mobile First: WOMEN PREFER COMMUNICATING VIA MOBILE
A new white paper by Fleishman Hillard noted that, "84% of Millennials and 80% of Gen X women said that having someone they know and trust make a purchase recommendation for them is a great comfort."

PMP to Hold Las Vegas Seminar on “What to Expect When a Furniture Retailer Hires a Promotion Company”
Presented will be information based on an actual case study and will be followed by a 15-minute Q & A session.

Sealy Expands Posturepedic Line With New Gel Option
Consumers now have the option to add a cooling layer of gel memory foam to the supportive Posturepedic mattress at a competitive starting price point.

Sealy Brand Introduces Redesigned 2012 Collection at Winter Market
The collection features a new aesthetic with an enhanced color palette and bold, contrasting colors.

90 seconds to $uccess Series - Your Price Is Too High
"Your price is too high!" How do we cope with that comment? How do we overcome that objection? What is the most successful response?

60th Edison Furniture & Accessory Market To Be Held February 5-7
The show, the largest of its kind in the northeast, is open to furniture stores, interior designers, specialty stores from the furniture industry as well as hotels and motels.

Licensing Deal Between Kingsdown & Magniflex Creates Alliance With Two Leading Global Brands
The deal gives Kingsdown’s premier diagnostic brands access to Europe’s fourth largest economy and Magniflex’s chain of sleep shops, the largest in the country, as well as the opportunity for the two companies to expand their global distribution through joint efforts using the scientific research of the Sleep to Live Institute.

Paramount Sleep hosts Secretary of Commerce John Bryson
Earlier this month Paramount Sleep became the first national mattress company to be Made in USA Certified.

WithIt Announces Celebrity Fundraising Gala To Be Held At Summer Las Vegas Show
Fundraising Gala is a "must-attend" event for top industry executives, influencers and in-the-know professionals.

Immersion Seating and the Immersion Studio Launched by Human Touch at Las Vegas World Market
The Immersion Studio™ is a turn-key retail solution designed to drive consumers to experience a whole new approach to wellness seating allowing them to sleep better, perform better and feel better® every day.

Specialty Sleep Assn. Welcomes the New Global Organic Latex Standards
Global organic latex standard from Control Union Certifications was developed with support of the SSA in reference guidelines for describing organic latex.

MEGA Group USA Announces Partnerships With Service Lamp & MatTech
Partnerships with MatTech and Service Lamp designed to reduce operating costs and eliminate customer service issues.

Specialty Sleep Assn. Offers Free Environmental Glossary and Marketing Guide to Industry
SSA will also hold a seminar in Las Vegas on winning over today’s conscientious consumers with accurate product claims on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to noon in the SSA Showroom (C-1350).

Jaipur Rugs Wins Two Global Awards For Design Excellence
The company won the handmade category of the Magnificent Carpet Awards for the Petal Pusher in White Ice rug that is part of the Blue Collection. At the awards at Domotex Hannover, the Ruby Room in Aqua rug won “Best Modern Design”.

Vista Medical/PatienTech To Introduce BodiTrak Smart Bed In Las Vegas
Beds feature automated measuring and recording systems, and self-adjusting features assuring comfort, support, and proper sleep position.

GE Capital Extends Consumer Financing Program with Art Van Furniture
The multi-year agreement, backed by GE Capital, was initially launched in 2009 and will continue to offer a range of flexible payment options and extended terms, including deferred interest programs, through the Art Van Signature Card credit program.

WHFA Home Furnishings Industry Conference Offers Attendees A Competitive Edge
The two and a half day event features over 24 educational sessions, including co-created sessions by the attendees.

3dream Battles ‘Beige’ With 3d Paint Suggestion App for iPhone & iPad At $1.99
ViewIT Technologies, in partnership with the Dewey Color System, has just released their first app that removes the stress of color selection with a few taps of an iPhone or iPad.

Dick Idol and Surya Expand Refined Rustic Rug Offerings
Idol recently announced that Surya will offer an expanded line of area rugs at the spring 2012 markets including Atlanta, New York, Las Vegas, and High Point.

Omnia Leather Reinforces It's Brand Images and Mission
Through its rejuvenated visual image, Omnia further reinforces its core essence – Hand-tailored American craftsmanship providing quality, valued leather furniture hand-tailored to each unique customer's vision.

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