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By Aggregated Content in Store Openings on January 12, 2013
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Robb & Stucky has opened its Naples, Fla., furniture store.
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By Home Furnishings Business in Social Media on January 11, 2013
ViewIt Technologies, creator of design tools 3Dream.net and The Board has teamed with social media specialist SocialNorth to grow its Twitter and Facebook communities.
Like many companies, weve dipped our toes in the waters of social media and discovered that it takes a great deal of time, energy and creativity to do it well, said Donna Barlett, president of ViewIt. We see social media as a powerful, collaborative tool and were ready to jump on the social media wave with SocialNorth guiding the way.
Because ViewIT's online 3D design tool, 3Dream.net, is visually stimulating, social sharing is a natural fit. It allows interior designers and DIYers to create virtual 3D rooms with their choice of flooring, furnishings, paints and accessories from an extensive catalogue of styles and brands. Used as a brainstorming tool or to visually organize creative ideas, the tool keeps track of chosen products, allowing users to continually test styles and looks in a life-like 3-D setting.
3Dream renders complex artistic concepts simply and easily and removes the leap of faith often needed before a renovation or major purchase. Using social media to connect members of the community to each other and manufacturers is a logical step for ViewIT Technologies.
Were looking forward to offering our clients an engaging way to connect and share with each other on a daily basis through SocialNorth, said Barlett. And were thrilled to work with a dynamic company that sees innovations in social media as business building opportunities.
Were very excited to take on the social media voice of 3Dream, said Julia Rosien, chief idea officer at SocialNorth. 3Dream is a powerful online design tool and with Danas digital experience and naturally online bubbly personality, we know the conversations will be fast, informative and inspirational. product launches.
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By Home Furnishings Business in Mattresses on January 11, 2013
Luxury bedding vendor Pure LatexBliss will highlight its Learn and Earn retail program at Las Vegas Furniture Market.
Since feedback on the interactive Learn and Earn program has been overwhelmingly positive, Pure LatexBliss is bringing it to life in its showroom at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. The company will feature a large roulette wheel that retailers and buyers can spin to receive points for their accounts.To experience the roulette wheel and other Pure LatexBliss offerings at Las Vegas Market, visit space B-945.
In August, the company launched an online training portal featuring a series of short videos designed to educate retail sales associates on key messaging, branding and product benefits. At the end of each video, participants complete a quiz on the content covered to collect points that can be redeemed for more than 800 prizes, including cruises, electronics and jewelry, in the Pure LatexBliss Awards Mall.
The initiative was built in collaboration with the Atlanta-based Incentive Team, known for creating state-of-the-art training and incentive programs. Conceptually the company wanted to go beyond the old school training methodology of coffee, donuts and Saturday morning sales meetings and design an interactive module that appealed to RSAs of all ages. The goal was to create video vignettes that were entertaining, fun and educational.
Since feedback on the interactive Learn and Earn program has been overwhelmingly positive, Pure LatexBliss is bringing it to life in its showroom at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. The company will feature a large roulette wheel that retailers and buyers can spin to receive points for their accounts.
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By Home Furnishings Business in Financial Reports on January 11, 2013
Bassett Furniture (NASDAQ: BSET) reported fourth-quarter 2012 sales of $76.8 million, a 21 percent increase over the prior-year period.
Company-owned store delivered sales increased 24 percent for the three months ended Nov. 24, compared with fourth-quarter 2011, which included a 15 percent increase among 48 comparable stores.
Fourth-quarter net income of $16.9 million was a huge increase over the $600,000 recorded for the prior-year period.
"As 2012 unfolded, our revenue improved, ultimately ending with a 6.5 percent sales gain for the year," said Bassett President and CEO Robert H. Spilman. "Several factors behind this trend continue to provide momentum as we head into 2013. First, we are operating a much healthier retail network that is no longer plagued by the store closings of the past few years. Second, recent Bassett product line introductions have been very successful at retail. Third, our effort to grow our business outside of the store footprint continues to take hold as sales grew 38 percent in this channel in the quarter.
"Finally, we are encouraged by the initial sales results of the HGTV Design Studio at Bassett products in our Bassett Home Furnishings store network. This assortment of custom upholstery was a major driver behind our 15 percent fourth quarter comparable store increase. Both the HGTV Design Studio at Bassett and the HGTV Home open market product lines will be aggressively promoted in 2013 and we look forward to fully realizing the sales that the investment in this partnership will generate."
Click here for the complete Bassett Furniture fourth-quarter performance release.
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By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on January 11, 2013
Full-line vendor Furniture Brands International (NYSE: FBN) will make a presentation at the 15th Annual ICR XChange Conference in Miami.
On Wednesday, FBI Chairman and CEO Ralph Scozzafava; and Senior Vice President and CFO Vance Johnston will host the presentation. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the company's Web site.