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February 11,
2013 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on February 12, 2013
from http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/real_estate/2013/02/restoration-hardware-seeks-beerwine-lic.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
If Restoration Hardware gets its way, you'll be able to enjoy wine with lunch while purchasing home furnishings from their new store in Boston's Back Bay.
The California-based retailer will go before the Boston Licensing Board on Wednesday seeking a beer and wine license for a proposed 118-seat restaurant on three levels. Located in the 19th-century Boston building that once housed the New England Museum of Natural History and LouisBoston, the store is set to open next month.
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February 10,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in economic news on February 11, 2013
from http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_815dcc4e-7476-11e2-903c-0019bb30f31a.html?mode=story
The discovery of 4 acres of wetlands on what is slated to be the site of Ashley Furniture's new distribution center in eastern Davie County, N.C., means the highly anticipated project will be delayed for at least another year.
Bill Coslo, an attorney for Ashley Furniture, said company officials have applied for a permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that is needed to build on wetlands.
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February 10,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on February 11, 2013
Wilcox Furniture has opened a 5,000-square-foot display of Bassett Furniture's HGTV Home Collection in its flagship Corpus Christi, Texas, store.
The HGTV Home Furniture Collection represents an opportunity for us to show our present customers and potential customers the smart ideas, easy-to-incorporate know-how and imaginative designs that they have come to expect from watching HGTV, said Steve Wilkinson, Wilcox sales manager. HGTV is innovative and they listen. They have their hand on the pulse of what people are looking for. HGTV Home Furniture is the embodiment of many of these design trends and ideas. We are excited to be a part of all of that and to be able to offer it to our customers here at Wilcox Furniture.
To celebrate the launch, Wilcox Furniture is inviting people to view the collection and sign up to win $5,000 in prizes. Additionally, the retailer is offering the entire line of HGTV Home Furniture at a 30 percent discount for the month of February.
Our space has been professionally decorated through the HGTV design staff and looks great, and then to be able to get this product at a 30 percent savings is a tremendous value to customers who are looking for style, function and fantastic value, Wilkinson said.
The Wilcox Furniture store at Sunrise Mall will show elements of Waters Edge, Woodlands and Modern Heritage bedroom, dining room, home entertainment and accents along with complimentary upholstery selections from the HGTV Home Furniture line.
We intend to add more pieces as the line grows and to eventually add it to our other stores, Wilkinson said.
February 10,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on February 11, 2013
Dallas Market Center is accepting entries for The Next Big Thing, its national product search contest.
Three finalists will show their products in front of more than 50,000 attendees during the June 20-23 Dallas Temp Show at the June 19-25 Total Home & Gift Market.
The contest is for anyone who has the next hot product--a product designer, entrepreneur, artist, stay-at-home mom, your next door neighbor, or any other creative mind. It offers the opportunity for those with innovative products to make their dreams a reality.
The Next Big Thing has proven to be a high profile vehicle for introducing new home or gift products to a large audience, said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center. Finalists meet retailers from throughout the world and many have gone on to great success. Our marketplace welcomes fresh, innovative products through the contest and from all of our exhibiting companies.
The Next Big Thing allows three contest finalists, whether companies or individuals, to show their product in front of domestic and international retail buyers at Dallas Market Center. Products should be new and unique and cannot have been shown in retail or wholesale prior to January 2012. Products can be the perfect gift, latest gadget, or a must-have home good.
The finished product should be distinctive with an outstanding design and concept. Applications can be downloaded here. Entries should be submitted via e-mail; or mailed to The Next Big Thing, c/o Dallas Market Center, 2100 Stemmons Freeway, MS 630; Dallas, Texas 75207 no later than April 8.
The three finalists will be selected by a panel of industry experts as well as Dallas Market Center representatives and announced on April 24. The finalists will receive airfare and hotel for the Dallas Temp Show to show their product in a complimentary, custom exhibit space.
Judges from consumer and trade media as well as industry experts will help select the winner based on the finalists products. In addition, the public will have a chance to vote to show their support for their favorite product/finalist on the Dallas Market Center Facebook page. The winner will be selected based on a combination of judges feedback and popular vote.
The Next Big Thing winner will be announced on Saturday, June 22, and receive a prize package worth more than $12,500 including a $2,500 cash prize. The package includes exhibit space at the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market in January 2014, a profile in Dallas Market Centers custom publication, and consultations from industry experts regarding branding, marketing, public relations, visual merchandising and more.
For information on past winners or additional information on the contest, visit here; or e-mail to thenextbigthing@mcmcmail.com.
February 10,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on February 11, 2013
Danish importer Actona Co. has named industry veteran David King vice president of sales for the U.S., Canada and South America, a new position for the company.
The company, based in Tvis, Denmark, is looking to increase its presence in North America and South America.
In his position, King is responsible for developing sales strategies and supporting corporate marketing strategies to ensure future growth for the company.
"David brings excellent knowledge of these markets as well as the vision and sales management and the product experience to help Actona grow significantly in these markets," said Niels Laurent, manager of world wide sales for Actona.