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ICFA Industry Roundtables Sign-Up Deadline Nears

Furniture World News Desk on 8/26/2017


The International Casual Furnishings Association announced that it is hosting its fifth annual Industry Roundtables from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, September 11, the day prior to the opening of Casual Market Chicago.

The event will include discussions of topics including:

  • Social Media Best Practices
  • Sticker Shock: Overcoming Price Objections
  • Sustaining Healthy Brick-and-Mortar Stores While Growing Online Sales
  • Sales Associate Incentives and Perks
Each attendee will participate in three one-hour sessions. The Industry Roundtables will be held at the Merchandise Mart. Lunch 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 $25 for ICFA members and $50 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 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.