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April 25,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on April 26, 2010
A wellness program at Jordan's Furniture, Avon, Mass., has helped limit the retailer's health insurance rate increases to just 2 percent since 2008, the New England Business Journal reported Friday.
After starting the program in 2004, Jordan's increased its efforts in 2006 and 2007 as it worked to educate employees about their medical care options and offering personal health assessments.
Programs are offered twice a year, according to Stacia Standish, Jordan's benefits supervisor.
In 2009, employees set up teams for a Biggest Loser contest, which will repeat this year.
"It's become a culture because employees are taking on responsibility for it," Standish said in the report. "We just did our 2010 wellness program and I think it was one of the biggest participations that we've had, especially in the distribution center. Walking around you could hear everybody talking and being very conscious about what they're eating. You can hear they're making changes in their lives."
April 25,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on April 26, 2010
South Florida retailer Baer's Furniture has retained digital media company Kahzam (KHZM) of Boca Raton, Fla., for e-mail marketing and marketing planning.
"We are just beginning a month-long e-mail campaign designed to drive customer traffic to Baer's 15 South Florida locations during their 64th Anniversary Celebration," Kahzam Chairman Stephen Molinari said in an announcement. "We are also working with Baer's on year-round marketing planning efforts to enhance their overall sales penetration in the Florida market."
Kahzam delivers proprietary technologies and solutions designed to fortify asset management, customer retention, revenue growth and business intelligence.
Baer's Furniture operates 15 retail furniture showrooms and two warehouses.
April 25,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on April 26, 2010
Hill Crest Furniture has relocated its Prattville, Al., store to the Birmingham suburb of Homewood, the Birmingham Business Journal reported Friday.
Fifteen-year-old Hill Crest took over a 6,744-square-foot location formerly occupied by Royal Standard, a furniture and accessory store that closed its Homewood operation last year.
Hill Crest's new store will open this summer.
April 25,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on April 26, 2010
Online retailer Wholesale Furniture Brokers announced Friday that it has added 28 new bedroom, youth, entertainment and occasional items to its product lineup.
"The new Pulaski Furniture products offer a sophisticated style that customers can appreciate for a lifetime," said Wholesale Furniture Brokers Marketing Manager Matt Holmes. "They can also pass these products to future generations as heirlooms. The superior craftsmanship and high quality materials used ensure customers of an elegant and durable product."
Featured in the Pulaski Furniture collection is the Timber Heights panel bedroom set; and the Beariffic loft bunk bed, one of Pulaski's top selling youth sets.
Pulaski is a division of Home Meridian International, High Point.
April 25,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Retail Closings on April 26, 2010
Furniture retailer Porters, Racine, Wis., will end its 152-year history when it closes Monday, the Journal Times reported Saturday.
Porters Vice President Micah Waters attributed the decision to the economy's impact on the market for high-end furniture.
No plans have been announced for Porters' 80,000-square-foot store location.