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January 14,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on January 15, 2013
Professional poker player Chip Jett is set to join wife Karina Jett and play in the 5th Annual Ante 4 Autism event at the Golden Nugget during the upcoming Las Vegas Market. The event is set for Jan. 27.
Jett has won more than a dozen events and more than $2 million in winnings and is one of the most recognizable personalities in professional poker.
The event sponsor list continues to grow, with Tempur-Pedic becoming a gold sponsor. Other sponsors include APJL Consulting, Symbol Mattress, Leggett & Platt, Gardner-White Furniture, Karl & Cathi Glassman, Roger & Jeanne Magowitz, Restonic Mattress Co., Serta, Myra Stone & Jake Monnier, Mantua, Trucomfortmattress.com, Ohio Valley Bedding, The Ashley Metro Detroit Marketing specialists Mark Szydlowski, Al David, Brad Hellrung, as well as Wright Global and Quality Mattress Outlet. Merchandise donations have been received from Huffman Koos Furniture, Serta, New Albany Sleep Products and Simmons.
The buy-in for the Texas Hold'em poker event is $125, with re-buys available. There will also be a silent auction hosted by Pacific Auction, and raffle items to win. The first 100 players receive an Autism Speaks t-shirt and Autism Speaks pin. The top-5 final table players will receive great merchandise, like a Restonic Gel-Infused memory foam queen set or a Huffman Koos leather recliner and cash prizes.
The winner will also receive the grand champion winner's plaque. Participants can pre-register, sponsorship information and donations can be made online.
January 14,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on January 15, 2013
Full-line furniture vendor Lexington Home Brands will double its Las Vegas Furniture Market showroom presence at World Market Center Las Vegas.
Lexington is relocating from its current showrooms in Building C to an expansive area in Building B encompassing the front half of the fifth floor. Lexington will complete the move in time to unveil its new portfolio of showrooms at the Jan. 28-31. A grand opening party is planned for buyers on Monday evening Jan. 28, 5-7 p.m., with live entertainment, drinks and hors doeuvres.
The Las Vegas Market has proven highly effective as a marketing and selling venue for us, said Phil Haney, president and CEO of Lexington Home Brands. Dealers anddesigners love to attend and buy at this Market. We made a decision five years ago to aggressively embrace Las Vegas by presenting our brands and lifestyle message at the World Market Center. It has proven an exceptional business decision, contributing to our significant growth over the last several years. We are committed to presenting our brands in both High Point and Las Vegas because it serves the needs of our retail partners.
The totally redesigned area on the fifth floor of Building B will cover roughly 50,000 square feet, incorporating the large glass atrium at the front of the building with sweeping mountain views to the north. The hallway configuration has been modified to accommodate the scale of Lexingtons presentation, with the portfolio of showrooms being designated as space B-500.
An elite group of marquee players set the tone at the World Market Center Las Vegas, said Bob Maricich, CEO of International Market Centers, the worlds largest owners and operators of furniture showrooms in High Point and Las Vegas. Lexington is one of those players. They invest aggressively to create spectacular showrooms for our buyers, introduce innovative new collections every season and market their brands with a passion that few can match. Ultimately, our buyers respond to manufacturers who demonstrate leadership in design and a vision for connecting with consumers. Lexington executes on both counts without compromise. Their decision to expand further validates our intent to create world-class venues in both High Point and Las Vegas. We couldnt be more pleased.
The January 2013 Market will also mark the West Coast debut of the new Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living brand, comprised of eight lifestyle collections and more than 150 unique and sophisticated designs. Lexington has designated a stand-alone showroom for the presentation of their Outdoor Living product, highlighting the importance of this rapidly growing category. The company is incorporating the Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living brand into their showrooms in both High Point and Las Vegas, but see the Las Vegas Market as becoming a go-to destination for outdoor and casual living buyers.
We are excited about expanding our footprint in Las Vegas, continued Haney. It is our intention to put ourselves in front of buyers as regularly as possible, offering them great product, inspiring presentations and marketing programs that resonate with their consumers. We look forward to unveiling our new portfolio of showrooms on Jan. 28 and entertaining our buyers that evening.
January 13,
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By Aggregated Content in Case Goods on January 14, 2013
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January 13,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on January 14, 2013
Industry veteran Greg Johnston has joined accent furniture vendor Furniture Classics Ltd. as vice president of sales.
Johnston most recently served as vice president of sales for accent furniture vendor Stein World. Earlier, he was general manager for Classic Design. He also has held sales management posts with Hamilton & Spill, Jackson Furniture, Morgan Stewart/Dunmore, Progressive Furniture and Ashley.
At Furniture Classics, Norfolk, Va., Johnston is responsible for managing all the companys national and international sales efforts. He also will direct Furniture Classics team of independent sales representatives, which is in the process of being expanded from 23 to 40 reps to strengthen the companys presence in the West and other key markets.
Johnston, who is based in Hickory, N.C., reports to President Michael Ricks.
Greg is an established and effective sales leader with excellent communication skills and a proven record of sales success, said Ricks. He has a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with retailers large and small across all distribution channels, providing them with products and ideas that help them reach new customers and grow their business.
I am very excited to be joining Furniture Classics as it prepares for a new wave of growth, said Johnston. This is a respected, well-managed company, with first-rate quality and service and high-value products that are designed and priced to retail.
Furniture Classics specializes in solid-wood reproductions in styles that range from traditional English and country French to transitional and industrial/contemporary. The companys diverse line includes bookcases, cabinets, chests, desks, dining and kitchen items, media and TV stands, seating, occasional tables and wine storage.
In addition, Furniture Classics Two Palms Casual division offers a full line of casual furniture for indoor and outdoor use. The line includes seating and tables in materials such as premium resin wicker, woven seagrass and pole rattan, natural rattan and solid mahogany, and reclaimed teak.
Furniture Classics operates a 200,000-square-foot warehouse at its headquarters in Norfolk, Va., with an in-stock position on nearly all of our line, said Ricks. The company has showrooms in High Point, Las Vegas, Atlanta and at its Virginia office.
January 13,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on January 14, 2013
The Western Home Furnishings and National Home Furnishings associations have their Las Vegas Furniture Market educational seminar schedule.
Sponsored by Furniture Wizard Software, the seminars take place in the Retailer Resource Center, located in World Market Center, Space C-496.
During Market, the RRC will host a powerful selection of industry speakers on a diverse range of specific retail issues. These complimentary workshops are designed to motivate, educate and accommodate busy buyer schedules while still providing a wealth of quality information. Sessions feature topics such as sales and sales management, social media, design, operations, promotions and much more.
A complete listing of the dates, times and content of seminars is available here.