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August 23,
2007 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on August 2007
The World Market Center in Las Vegas announced that at least 34 exhibitors focused on the youth and baby markets will be open Sept. 7-10. The ABC Kids Expo will be occurring during the same week at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“The upcoming juvenile show in Las Vegas provides a tremendous opportunity for our tenants to reach new buyers and serve existing accounts,” said Babs Blair, vice president of World Market Center, in an announcement that did not refer to the ABC Kids Expo by name. “Our city is very unique in that we have quite a few related events and conventions linked to the home furnishings industry occurring throughout the year.”
A free shuttle service will be offered to the World Market Center from the Convention Center and the nearby Las Vegas Hilton each day from 7 a.m. until noon.
Powell Co. is among World Market Center exhibitors expecting to attract buyers from the cross-town show. It introduced two youth-themed collections at the Las Vegas Market last month.
“We saw one of the best turnouts for those interested in youth furnishings during World Market Center’s summer market,” said Tom Liddell, Powell’s senior vice president of national sales. “We anticipate success with the crowd of dedicated youth furniture retailers attending the juvenile expo.”
August 23,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on August 2007
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., Plano, Texas; and Stokke, Kennesaw, Ga., announced voluntary recalls yesterday of about 4,000 J.C. Penney spindle-back side chairs and around 1,000 Sleepi Crib foam mattresses from Stokke.
The J.C. Penney chairs pose a hazard of the wood stretchers splitting while in use and the chair collapsing. The retailer has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.
This recall involves the Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets, consisting of four 36-inch high solid hardwood chairs, with painted backs and legs are painted white and a seat in natural wood color. The Malaysian-made chairs were sold exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 per set. Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
J.C. Penney’s Recall Hotline is (888) 333-6063; the CPSC Recall Hotline is (800) 638-2772.
The Stokke crib mattresses were recalled for improper sizing, which created a gap posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
No injuries or incidents with the cribs or matresses have been reported.
Only oval-shaped Sleepi cribs with foam mattresses sold under the following model numbers are the subject of this recall: 660321, 660320, 660301, 660305, 660318, 652268, 652269, 652246, 652247 and 652248. The cribs were sold in a variety of colors, including white, walnut, natural, cherry and whitewash. The model number can be found on the packaging and underside of the crib.
The Italian-made goods were sold at juvenile product retailers nationwide and via the Internet from September 2006 through March 2007 for between $750 and $850. Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact Stokke to receive a free replacement mattress.
Consumers may call Stokke toll-free at (877) 978-6553, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday-Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.stokkeusa.com.
August 23,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Accessories on August 2007
Joelle Sarette has been named marketing coordinator at Company C, a Concord, N.H.-based designer and vendor of hand-crafted area rugs, bedding and home furnishings.
Sarette is responsible for managing tradeshows, local events, corporate donations, Web site support, generating reports and maintaining in-house data bases. She also will assist the marketing manager in supporting the sales force and dealer base.
Prior to joining Company C, Sarette worked as an account planner for the Manchester, N.H.-based advertising agency Bedford Granite Group, where she assisted with project management, new business development, public relations, and event planning activities. She also was responsible for copywriting and organizing various research projects.
Company C has more than 1,000 active dealers nationwide and serves numerous mail order catalogs. Company C also has company-owned stores in Portland, Me., and Concord, N.H.
August 23,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on August 2007
La-Z-Boy celebrated its 80th anniversary Monday by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. President and CEO Kurt Darrow, chairman of the board Jim Johnston and CFO Mike Riccio were joined by members of the La-Z-Boy board, management team and family.
August 23,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on August 2007
The American Home Furnishings Alliance and the High Point Market Authority will sponsor a free webinar next week that will offer exhibitors at the upcoming High Point Market methods for raising their visibility in the consumer press.
“How to Prepare an Effective Press Kit” is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. (Eastern Time), Wed., Aug. 29. The online event will focus on the ins and outs of putting together an effective, attention-getting press kit. Presenters will share tips for writing press releases, creating product photography that will get you noticed, and attracting media to your showroom during Market.
“Journalists covering the High Point Market are extremely pressed for time. It’s not easy to get their attention, but it can be done,” said Pat Bowling, AHFA vice president of communications. “Though the webinar, you will learn ways to craft a press kit that will help your company get noticed and increase your chances of receiving valuable coverage in the consumer media.”
“Telling your story to the media requires a level of practical knowledge, such as how to write a press release and how to work with the High Point Market Media Center, which welcomes press kits from all High Point Market exhibitors,” added Kimberley Wray, vice president of marketing and communications at the High Point Market Authority.
The webinar is open to any High Point Market exhibitor, but space is limited. Interested parties may reserve a spot by calling Jan Wellmon at (336) 869-1000, ext. 221 to register.