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March 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Business Strategy on March 25, 2011
Wildwood Lamps and
Chelsea House have a new agreement under which Wildwood will manufacture and distribute the Chelsea House line of home furnishings.
Under the agreement, Wildwood will distribute the Chelsea House product line from its factory in Rocky Mount, N.C. Customer service, sales and marketing will also be based out of this facility. Bill Cain, president of Chelsea House, will continue to develop product and manage the Chelsea House brand.
We are excited about this agreement and feel that this association with Wildwood will allow Chelsea House to take advantage of our strengths in supply chain management and customer service, said Russ Barnes, vice president of Wildwood. Our partnership will also enable Chelsea House to focus more energy on industry-leading product design.
The Chelsea House High Point showroom will remain in its current location in the 200 N. Hamilton Building.
I am extremely excited to partner with Wildwood Lamps, Cain said. Weve had a long relationship and our collaboration will result in an incredibly strong overall brand that will create even more product that our customer base has come to enjoy and expect from us over the years. I look forward to leading the Chelsea House brand as we take this important step towards elevated success.
March 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Home Office on March 25, 2011
Furniture retailer House of Norway, a retailer of Scandinavian and contemporary home and office furnishings, will close its doors temporarily.
The Fairfield, N.J., retailer plans to restructure the business to align better with the evolving needs of its New Jersey and New York metro market and to ensure viability in a highly competitive environment. To make room for changes that include remodeling its interior to remerchandising to adding lines of furniture, the store is liquidating its inventory.
As a longstanding member of the New Jersey business community, House of Norway has been committed to offering its customers high quality furnishing and great value with excellent service, said Arild and Glen Frustol, owners of House of Norway. We want to remain a vital part of this market. To do so, it is time to reevaluate our product mix so that we can better serve our customers now and into the future.
To prepare for restructuring efforts, House of Norway is conducting the largest sale in its history with the assistance of
Profit Management Promotions (PMP).
Customers of House of Norway with outstanding orders will not be affected by the store closure.
For our valued customers who have recently made a purchase, all orders are being processed in a timely manner, Glen said. Customers should not experience any delays in receiving their merchandise as a result of our reorganization plans.
House of Norway expects to reopen in May before Memorial Day weekend, and customers can expect to experience new, updated interiors and fresh product lines.
March 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on March 25, 2011
Lisa Sorenson's
High Point Market parking woes have been taken care of for life.
Sorenson, of
Knoxville, Tenn.-based Bliss Home, has been awarded a lifetime parking pass by
220 Elm.
"I am so thrilled about winning the lifetime parking pass," Sorenson said. "We were so excited that we Tweeted the news to all of our followers. This gives us even more time to shop for unique furniture and accessories for our stores.
In addition to Sorenson's prize, 220 Elm awarded April Market parking to:
Bloomingdales in New York;
Hurwitz Mintz Furniture in Metaire, La.; online retailer
ATG Stores.Com in Kirkland Wash.;
Canadian buying group CANTREX; and
House of Bedroom Kids in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
"I look forward to welcoming our winners to 220 Elm to help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary," said Heinz Kattenfeld, COO of 220 Elm.
The winning retailers will park at 303 W. Green Dr., across the street from 220 Elm. The contest ran from March 1 to March 15 and was featured in online ads by Home Furnishings Business. Watch for online ads on the
Home Furnishings Business Web site for the October Market as new entries will be accepted Sept. 1 to Sept. 15.
March 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on March 25, 2011
Former President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker for the
Summer 2011 Las Vegas Market Aug. 1-5.
President Clintons speech, A Conversation with Bill Clinton, will focus on the challenge of globalization, emphasize our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values. Following his keynote address, President Clinton will participate in a moderated question and answer session. All registered Las Vegas Market attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the keynote, sponsored by World Market Center and the iComfort Sleep System by
Serta.
President Clinton served the United States for eight years during a time of unprecedented prosperity and change. Now, he is a powerful voice for progress around the world as he shares his unique insights and observations with audiences around the world.
Complimentary and exclusively for registered attendees of Las Vegas Market, the private event will take place during Markets opening night, Monday, Aug. 1 at 6:45 p.m. on the World Market Center campus and will be accompanied by a special reception for all attendees. Online registration for the summer market opens next month and will offer attendees the opportunity to reserve their spot at the keynote event.
Globalization has changed the furnishings industry more significantly than anything else in our time, said Robert Maricich, World Market Center Las Vegas president and chief executive officer. It indisputably has created new challenges as well as opportunities for our industry. Thanks to Serta, the events co-sponsor, we can provide our attendees with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear directly from President Clinton, a world leader and one of the foremost experts on globalization and the economy. Home furnishings professionals at Las Vegas Market will benefit from President Clintons insights and solutions on the most pressing economic and social issues in the U.S. and abroad.
Retailers, designers, manufacturers and industry professionals planning to attend Las Vegas Market this August are encouraged to plan in advance and register online in order to receive their badges before the show. When registering, attendees are also encouraged to book their hotel rooms through World Market Centers online hotel block to ensure discounted rates.
After leaving the White House, President Clinton established the
William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. Today the Foundation has staff and volunteers around the world working to improve lives through several initiatives, including the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative (now the Clinton Health Access Initiative, a separate nonprofit organization) which is helping two million people living with HIV/AIDS access lifesaving drugs. Other initiatives including the Clinton Climate Initiative, the Clinton Hunter Development Initiative, and the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiativeare applying a business-oriented approach worldwide to fight climate change and develop sustainable economic growth in Africa and Latin America. As a project of the Foundation, the Clinton Global Initiative brings together global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the worlds most pressing issues. In the U.S., the Foundation is working to combat the alarming rise in childhood obesity through the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and is helping individuals and families succeed and small businesses grow.
March 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on March 25, 2011
Former President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker for the
Summer 2011 Las Vegas Market Aug. 1-5.
President Clintons speech, A Conversation with Bill Clinton, will focus on the challenge of globalization, emphasize our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values. Following his keynote address, President Clinton will participate in a moderated question and answer session. All registered Las Vegas Market attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the keynote, sponsored by World Market Center and the iComfort Sleep System by
Serta.
President Clinton served the United States for eight years during a time of unprecedented prosperity and change. Now, he is a powerful voice for progress around the world as he shares his unique insights and observations with audiences around the world.
Complimentary and exclusively for registered attendees of Las Vegas Market, the private event will take place during Markets opening night, Monday, Aug. 1 at 6:45 p.m. on the World Market Center campus and will be accompanied by a special reception for all attendees. Online registration for the summer market opens next month and will offer attendees the opportunity to reserve their spot at the keynote event.
Globalization has changed the furnishings industry more significantly than anything else in our time, said Robert Maricich, World Market Center Las Vegas president and chief executive officer. It indisputably has created new challenges as well as opportunities for our industry. Thanks to Serta, the events co-sponsor, we can provide our attendees with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear directly from President Clinton, a world leader and one of the foremost experts on globalization and the economy. Home furnishings professionals at Las Vegas Market will benefit from President Clintons insights and solutions on the most pressing economic and social issues in the U.S. and abroad.
Retailers, designers, manufacturers and industry professionals planning to attend Las Vegas Market this August are encouraged to plan in advance and register online in order to receive their badges before the show. When registering, attendees are also encouraged to book their hotel rooms through World Market Centers online hotel block to ensure discounted rates.
After leaving the White House, President Clinton established the
William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. Today the Foundation has staff and volunteers around the world working to improve lives through several initiatives, including the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative (now the Clinton Health Access Initiative, a separate nonprofit organization) which is helping two million people living with HIV/AIDS access lifesaving drugs. Other initiatives including the Clinton Climate Initiative, the Clinton Hunter Development Initiative, and the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiativeare applying a business-oriented approach worldwide to fight climate change and develop sustainable economic growth in Africa and Latin America. As a project of the Foundation, the Clinton Global Initiative brings together global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the worlds most pressing issues. In the U.S., the Foundation is working to combat the alarming rise in childhood obesity through the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and is helping individuals and families succeed and small businesses grow.
March 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Store Openings on March 25, 2011
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z4360334170&z=1250249027
The 50-year-old, Tampa-based rent-to-own company has opened in Fremont, Neb., just outside of Omaha, and now has 105 stores.
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March 23,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Advertising on March 24, 2011
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z4357736930&z=1250249027
An advertising campaign for a central Pennsylvania furniture store is drawing some undesirable attention from local officials.
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