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June 1,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on June 2, 2010
Gallery Furniture in Houston has been targeted for a boycott due to owner Jim McIngvale's support of the Tea Party movement, Examiner.com reported Tuesday.
"The Committee Against Gallery Furniture," the members of which remain anonymous according to the report, concentrated on McIngvale and Gallery Furniture because of "Mattress Mack's" high profile in the local Tea Party movement.
"I think that's very sad that, you know, speaking out like that, trying to punish me and punish the people that who are speaking their Constitutional rights," McIngvale said in the report. "If somebody wants to say they're for higher taxation, so be it. You know, I have nothing against them. And I don't think they should have anything against us who want lower taxes."
June 1,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on June 2, 2010
Luxury sleep system manufacturer Hollandia International, will open its new flagship store in Philadelphia's Old City District with an 11 a.m. grand opening ceremony this Friday.
State Senator Larry Farnese and Avi Barssessat, Hollandia's president and CEO, will speak at the event. Refreshments will be served throughout the day, with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. to coincide with Old Citys popular "First Friday" event, in which galleries and businesses are free and open to the public.
"We selected Philadelphia for our U.S. headquarters in part because of the city's flair for design and fashion-forward sensibility," Barssessat said. "We are excited about our new home in Old City which not only allows us to serve our customers directly, but also contribute to a community that's rich in culture and internationally diverse with its myriad art galleries, restaurants, events and nightlife."
Since 2006, the Israeli company had operated a showroom within the nearby Marketplace Design Center which was open to consumers who were accompanied by their designers.
Hollandia's new store shares a block with the trendy women's boutique Third Street Habit, designer Matthew Izzo and Cafe Ole, an Israeli-owned restaurant. The store will showcase Hollandia's signature models, including the Executive bed system, which retails for $20,000 in queen size. It features a retractable flat-panel HDTV and Hollandias superior Vita Talalay Latex mattress, offering a split core which is activated by remote control to lift head or feet for comfortable television viewing.
Hollandia has more than 120 locations in 12 countries, with more in the works; and has two showrooms in the United States, including the luxurious Short Hills Mall in Short Hills, N.J.
June 1,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on June 2, 2010
Luxury sleep system manufacturer Hollandia International, will open its new flagship store in Philadelphia's Old City District with an 11 a.m. grand opening ceremony this Friday.
State Senator Larry Farnese and Avi Barssessat, Hollandia's president and CEO, will speak at the event. Refreshments will be served throughout the day, with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. to coincide with Old Citys popular "First Friday" event, in which galleries and businesses are free and open to the public.
"We selected Philadelphia for our U.S. headquarters in part because of the city's flair for design and fashion-forward sensibility," Barssessat said. "We are excited about our new home in Old City which not only allows us to serve our customers directly, but also contribute to a community that's rich in culture and internationally diverse with its myriad art galleries, restaurants, events and nightlife."
Since 2006, the Israeli company had operated a showroom within the nearby Marketplace Design Center which was open to consumers who were accompanied by their designers.
Hollandia's new store shares a block with the trendy women's boutique Third Street Habit, designer Matthew Izzo and Cafe Ole, an Israeli-owned restaurant. The store will showcase Hollandia's signature models, including the Executive bed system, which retails for $20,000 in queen size. It features a retractable flat-panel HDTV and Hollandias superior Vita Talalay Latex mattress, offering a split core which is activated by remote control to lift head or feet for comfortable television viewing.
Hollandia has more than 120 locations in 12 countries, with more in the works; and has two showrooms in the United States, including the luxurious Short Hills Mall in Short Hills, N.J.
June 1,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on June 2, 2010
Caye Home Furnishings, New Albany, Miss., will close its upholstered furniture plant within 60 days, the Northeast Mississippi Journal reported Tuesday.
The action by Caye Home Furnishings will put close to 600 people out of work.
"While the industry has been making big headlines with expansions and new jobs, the reality is that we're not out of the woods yet," said Ken Pruett, president of the Mississippi Furniture Association, in the report. "We've got a lot of smaller companies who are struggling, and in this case, a well-established company struggling, too."
June 1,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on June 2, 2010
Full-line furniture vendor Lexington Home Brands has promoted Chris Little to vice president of human resources. She reports to Phil Haney, president and CEO.
"Since joining Lexington in November of 2006, Chris has done a remarkable job of managing employee development, heath care initiatives, benefits programs, and compliance issues for our operations both domestically and internationally," Haney said. "Her understanding of the business and regulatory issues, combined with her expertise in risk management and cost containment have manifested themselves in a robust and comprehensive benefits program for our employees."
Prior to joining Lexington Home Brands, Chris was human resource manager for Daimler Chrysler and manager of human resources for retailer Target. She is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and received her MBA from Winthrop University. Since joining Lexington, she has obtained her Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification, and is a member of the Human Resource Management Association of Greensboro, as well as the home furnishings industry's WITHIT organization.
"Coming from large corporate environments, I have found the home furnishings industry to be energizing," Little said. "At Lexington, we produce furniture that any of us would be proud to have in our homes, and the people who make it happen are passionate about the business. While our operational scope is global, the community of Lexington employees is tightly knit. Their talent and tenure speak to the core values that have shaped this company for over a century."