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February 21,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on February 22, 2010
Jason Phillips of The Phillips Collection, High Point, has won an Art of Design Award from Veranda magazine in the "Trade Secrets" category for furniture design.
The 26-year-old Phillips is creative director for his family's business, The Phillips Collection, and devotes the rest of his time to his own collection using 3D computer-aided-design systems instead of pen and paper.
Other winners of Veranda's first annual Art of Design Awards, a program that acknowledges the influence design and innovation have in defining the luxury industry include: Todd Reed, jewelry designer; Peter Pennoyer, architect; and Anthony Cochran and Jesse Johnson for eco-minded design.
In celebration of Verandas Art of Design Awards, design centers across the country will host a day of open-to-the-public events based on the topic "The Art of Design: Redefining Luxury." The magazine's Editor-at-Large Carolyn Englefield will moderate a panel discussion between luxury and design industry leaders. The presentation will feature a 20-minute screening of The Art of Design documentary film.
Showroom events related to the theme of redefining luxury will follow this keynote presentation. To register for the Design Center Market Days, e-mail here. Registration is required, and space is limited.
February 21,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on February 22, 2010
Gardner White Furniture's store in Macomb, Mich., will host tryouts next month for the reality television show "The Biggest Loser," WILX-TV reported Friday.
Representatives from the show The Biggest Loser will be at the Macomb store 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, March 13.
Contestants must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and want to lose at least 100 pounds.
February 18,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on February 19, 2010
WithIt has set its annual women's leadership development conference for Aug. 17-19 in Charlotte, N.C.
The three-day event, Leadership2: Take It to the Next Level, will offer inspirational speakers, networking opportunities, and focused break-out sessions to encourage personal and professional business growth. Conference organizers are also recreating two of the most popular segments from last years conference.
Were bringing back our round tables and curbside mentoring, said Barbara Miller, 2010 conference chair. The Round Tables empower each attendee to chose a specific business topic and participate in a moderator-led discussion with other attendees who share similar interests, questions and/or business concerns.
Our curbside mentoring provides one-on-one sessions with experienced consultants, industry
leaders and proven innovators, Miller said. Its an opportunity for our attendees to learn how to manage risk, receive feedback, and develop their capabilities and skills within a framework of support. For $50, attendees can reserve a 45-minute session with a mentor and gain invaluable, targeted insights.
Conference attendees can take advantage of discounted member, student and non-member early
registration discounts through July 1. Discounted lodging is available for the conference headquarters, Renaissance Suites Charlotte Hotel. The annual WOW Awards dinner and ceremony will be held Aug. 18 at the same venue. For more conference and programming details, click
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February 18,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on February 19, 2010
Dave Brummett, vice President of product development at national bedding retailer Mattress Firm Inc., has joined the board of directors of the Specialty Sleep Association.
In addition, Mattress Firm becomes the latest retailer to become a member of the group.
"The Specialty Sleep Association understands the importance of retailer involvement in our organization and is thrilled that a major mattress retailer such as Mattress Firm has joined our organization," said SSA President Dale Read. "Plus, with Dave's background and years of experience in the specialty sleep category, he is sure to add insight into our growing category.
Brummett began his career in the home furnishings industry in 1989 at RB Furniture in Dallas. In 1992, he joined Mattress Giant and held various sales and management positions in Dallas and Chicago including vice president/general manager. Following, he was a bedding buyer at Homelife Furniture prior to moving to the manufacturing side of the business as vice president of Business Development with Simmons Mattress Company. Before his current product development post, he'd been vice president of merchandising for Mattress Firm since Martch 2007.
"I am looking forward to exploring the opportunities and possibilities that the SSA has as it continues to make a larger impact on the bedding industry," Brummett said. "Bringing a retail perspective, will hopefully add value to that initiative."
February 18,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on February 19, 2010
Art Van Furniture, Warren, Mich., has teamed up with California-based Paul's TV to bring large-screen television sales to its 31 stores in Michigan.
Art Van and Paul's TV will work together to open a store-within-a-store concept. The move makes Art Van Furniture a one-stop shop for home entertainment--from recliners and theater seating to a full selection of the largest and latest television technology.
Paul's TV "The King of Big Screen" has a 47-year reputation as the nation's big screen television experts, specializing in top brands, expert customer service and pricing that beats national club prices. Brands include Samsung, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, LG and Sharp. In keeping with Art Van Furniture's next day delivery, Paul's TV will also offer same day or next day delivery, in-home set up and will recycle old TVs.
"We are responding to the overwhelming demand from our guests who enjoyed our recent furniture and television package promotions," said Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture. "We scoured the country to find the experts in home theatre entertainment, who also share our commitment to the customer."
"We are thrilled to be working with a company that is as committed to serving the customer as we are," said Babak Ghaznavi, president of Paul's TV. "All of us at Paul's TV are looking forward to many years serving the people of Michigan."
The joint venture rolls out in March at five Metro Detroit stores including Warren, Lakeside, Westland, Royal Oak and Taylor, with the remaining 26 stores to be completed by September of 2010.