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ICFA Industry Roundtables Sign-Up Deadline Nears

Furniture World News Desk on 8/20/2018


The International Casual Furnishings Association recently announced that it is hosting its sixth annual Industry Roundtables from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, September 24, the day prior to the opening of Casual Market Chicago.

The event will include discussions of topics including:

  • Website SEO/Google Analytics
  • Recruiting/Interviewing Techniques
  • Successful In-Store Events
  • Employee Motivation/Incentives
  • Consumer Financing to Build Sales
  • Customer Service/Warranties
  • Warehouse Operation/Inventory
  • Effective Sales Training
  • Technology for In-Store Engagement
  • Best Practices/Great Ideas

Each attendee will participate in three one-hour discussions plus a Think Tank session. The Industry Roundtables will be held at the Merchandise Mart. Lunch, sponsored by Treasure Garden, will be available at noon, and the program will begin at 1 p.m.

Following the afternoon networking and education program, Klaussner Outdoor will host a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. in their showroom, Suite 16-100.

Registration for the event is $50 for ICFA members and $75 for non-members. Registration is available online at www.icfanet.org. Participants will be eligible to win a variety of door prizes, including merchandise and gift certificates.

Lead sponsors for the event include Treasure Garden and Klaussner Outdoor.


More about the ICFA: The International Casual Furnishings Association, based in High Point, N.C., represents manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives and designers of outdoor furnishings plus suppliers to the industry. For more information, visit www.icfanet.org.