October 4,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on October 5, 2010
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The Decatur, Ill., city council has approved a $1 million tax break to attract Slumberland Furniture to open a store in the city.
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October 3,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on October 4, 2010
Lisa Shankle, general manager for Showplace, Showplace West and Hamilton Properties, was honored by the High Point Chamber of Commerce as the area's Business Woman of the Year.
The annual award honors business women in High Point who play a role in shaping the community and represents outstanding qualities of leadership, service and hard work.
Lisa epitomizes that this award is all about and we congratulate her," said Tom Dayvault, president and CEO of the High Point Chamber of Commerce. "With tremendous grace and humility, Lisa stives to give her best to her clients, colleagues, friends, and this community."
Shankle, has more than 30 years in the industry and joined Showplace properties in 2006 from Merchandise Mart Properties. She was most recently the leasing and property manager for Hamilton Properties which includes 200, 320 and 330 North Hamilton.
Shankle, who sits on the Board of the High Point Chamber of Commerce, is also the incoming Chairman for the Hamilton-Wrenn Design Association, a board member of the High Point Showroom Association, secretary of the City Project Development Board and immediate past chairman of the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau.
October 3,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Green on October 4, 2010
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There are scant industries that can say the last few years have been good for business. Local companies specializing in selling previously owned office furniture are happy to count themselves among the fortunate few.
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October 3,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Upholstery on October 4, 2010
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When it comes to home furnishings, Rachel Ashwells philosophy is down-to-earth. In addition to beautiful, furnishings should be machine-washable, comfortable and practical, says Ashwell, the woman credited with launching the Shabby Chic decorating style in 1989
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October 3,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on October 4, 2010
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Pop up stores are catching on and an expert in the field offers seven issues that should be considered. Christina Norsig, the CEO of PopUpInsider Christina Norsig, the CEO of PopUpInsider, shares seven key issues that retailers should consider before inking any kind of temporary lease.
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