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December 20,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on December 21, 2009
MacFrugal's Furniture in St. Catherine's, Ontario, handed out fixings for Christmas dinner to around a hundred people Saturday morning, the St. Catherine's Standard reported Sunday.
Store Owner Gary Clemmensen and his staff have given away food hampers with a Christmas ham, potatoes and vegetables to those in need for the past 13 years. He recognized some of the faces in the line.
"We've been doing this a long time and we have a lot of people counting on it," he said in the report.
MacFrugal's stores in Welland and Hamilton also handed out Christmas dinner food hampers.
December 17,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on December 18, 2009
Hooker Furniture Corp. (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT) has named Paul A. Huckfeldt to the position of corporate controller and principal accounting officer effective Jan. 1.
Huckfeldt has more than 30 years of experience in accounting, ranging from privately held concerns to large, global, publicly traded companies. Huckfeldt joined Hooker in April 2004 and led the companys Sarbanes-Oxley implementation and subsequent compliance efforts through February 2006. He was promoted to manager of operations accounting in March 2006 and has managed Hooker's corporate accounting functions during his tenure in that role.
"Were pleased to announce Pauls promotion, said Larry Ryder, executive vice president of finance and administration. He has distinguished himself at Hooker and has earned the respect and confidence of both management and the board of directors. We look forward to his continued significant contributions in his new role."
December 17,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on December 18, 2009
The Western Home Furnishings Association, Roseville, Calif., will hold its 2010 Conference & Expo May 2-4 at Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spain Anaheim, Calif. The event will combine the unmatched originality of Disney's one-of-a-kind environment, with a diverse collection of education, networking, workshops and events.
"There is no better place, and no better partner, than Disney to inspire all of us," said Claudia LeClair, WHFA's 2010 president.
This year's conference includes an educational partnership with the Disney Institute.
"Disney Institute is a recognized leader in experiential training, leadership development, benchmarking and cultural change for businesses from around the globe," said Sharron Bradley, WHFA's executive director. "This is an opportunity not to be missed, especially in this competitive business climate."
As a world renowned marketing powerhouse, Disney re-wrote the rules of business. By focusing on the core competencies that Disney is famous for, retailers can transform their operations, inspire leadership and embrace the future with the spirit of this visionary company to guide them.
The conference will open with a story of building a new corporate culture from Ken Schmidt, former director of communication for Harley-Davidson.
Other educational highlights include a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney merchandises its stores, the EXpresso EXpo sessions, which are 20-minute shots of education, and a closing session on "Getting Your Business to Work" by George Hedley, The Business Builder, who will show attendees how to transform their company into a systemized and organized growing business that delivers bottom-line results, builds equity, wealth and freedom.
Attendees also have the opportunity to utilize great incentives and rarely seen rates for this meeting and family vacation destination. Room rates for Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa that have been known to reach as high as the mid-$300 range are only $189 (single/quad) per night from April 25May 8.
When registering for the host hotel, this deal also includes waived resort fees, free parking, one complimentary Twilight Pass, $25 meal voucher and much more. To reserve your hotel room at the Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa, call (714) 520-5005, and use the reservation code GCWD10A.
Registration for conference is $495 for members and $395 for groups of three or more full registrations from the same organization.
More details on the 2010 Conference and Expo will be released in early January. Retailers can sign up for the VIP Conference list on the WHFA Web site to be the first to receive the latest conference details.
December 17,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on December 18, 2009
Talon Systems, a Canadian manufacturer of storage cabinets, dressers, shelves, computer desks, television stands and partitions will open a plant in Statesville, N.C., that will employ 90 people over the next three years.
Governor Bev Perdue
announced the move Thursday. Talon will invest $5.9 million in the project, which received a $46,590 grant from One North Carolina Fund.
"This is the latest example of North Carolina's ability to attract international companies looking for the perfect U.S. location to invest and grow," Perdue said. I will continue to foster a business climate that helps new companies locate here and existing companies expand.
Talon Systems is a 50-year-old, privately owned Canadian manufacturer of ready-to-assemble furniture and organizational units. Based in Ontario, the company currently employs more than 150 workers and makes veneer storage cabinets, dressers, shelves, computer desks, TV stands, partitions and many other products. Talon products are sold in Costco, Lowes, Ikea, Home Depot, Sears and other retail outlets in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Others who assisted with this project include: the N.C. Department of Commerce, N.C. Community Colleges, N.C. Rural Economic Development Center, Iredell County and the City of Statesville.
December 17,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on December 18, 2009
Rowe Fine Furniture, Elliston, Va., has donated $150,000 in furniture to he Habitat for Humanity store in Roanoke, Va., WDBJ-TV reported Thursday.
"We've been in the community for over 50 years," said Rowe CEO Stephanie Lucas in the report. "And we wanted to do something that was very related to our industry, and our whole mission is about making people's lives comfortable."
The Habitat for Humanity Re-Store will sell the furniture at large discounts and use the money to build more homes.