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January 9,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on January 10, 2013
Cherie Rose, owner of the Rose Collection in Los Gatos, Calif., has taken over as president of the National Home Furnishings Association as of Jan. 1.
Rose, the third woman to hold NHFA's top elected office, has served on NHFA's board and executive committee since 2000 and has been an NHFA officer for the past three years. She is an interior designer, retailer and entrepreneur who started her business in 1991 and has excelled in growing it into a high-end retail design business.
Rose was elected at NHFA's annual meeting during the 2012 October High Point Market. Other officers to serve during 2013 are: Rick Howard of Sklar Furnishings, Boca Raton, Fla., president-elect and treasurer; John Wells of Wells Home Furnishings, Charleston, W.Va., vice president; and Donnie Hinton of Color Tyme, Gaffney, S.C., vice president. Marc Schewel of Schewel Furniture, Lynchburg, Va., 2012 president, moves to the post of chairman of the executive committee.
January 8,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on January 9, 2013
Case goods supplier Simply Amish will be in a new showroom for the Las Vegas Market.
The Arcola, Ill.-based company is relocating to Building B at the market complex from Building C. The new showroom is space B558.
At the market the company will showcase a new distressed finish, Olde World, to its offerings.
Recently, the company debuted the Bookfield six-drawer chest at the New York Museum of Arts and Design. http://www.madmuseum.org/
"It was an honor to be there," said Kevin Kauffman, president. "My father and brothers, along with dozens of local Amish furniture makers still handcraft our furniture. We have fused rugged durability, with styles that pay homage to master designers."
January 8,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on January 9, 2013
The Specialty Sleep Association has joined the American Sustainable Business Council, a business policy advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.
The Specialty Sleep Association consists of retailers, manufacturers and suppliers who develop, manufacture, market and sell innovative, new-technology mattress and bedding products.
"ASBC is thrilled to have the Specialty Sleep Association join as a new partner," said David Levine, CEO and co-founder of the American Sustainable Business Council. "Their membership proves that it's possible to thrive and create good jobs as we can build responsible businesses. They bring an important trade association voice to our efforts to advance a more robust and sustainable economy."
"The Specialty Sleep Association is particularly enthusiastic about becoming a new partner of the American Sustainability Business Council joining many businesses and industry associations and organizations advocating sustainable businesses practices," said Dale T. Read, president of the Specialty Sleep Association. "The SSA is committed to transparency and truth in claims about green marketing with consumer disclosure contents labels for mattresses and bedding. We believe that ASBC will help us achieve our goals to educate consumers about safer, healthier and greener sleep product choices for their homes."
January 8,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on January 9, 2013
The AmericasMart Atlanta merchandise mix continues to broaden across product lines with new and newly expanded exhibitors preparing to welcome buyers to the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market today.
The market runs through Jan. 16.
A number of exhibitors have moved or expanded their showrooms.
A complete list of Market seminars and events is available online.
January 8,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on January 9, 2013
The German Design Council has awarded bedding supplier Dormeo Octaspring an Interior Innovation Award Selection for its patented technology.
The company will be featured in the upcoming IMM Cologne Design Yearbook.
The honor for special product innovation and design quality is given by a jury representing IMM Cologne and the German Design Council.
Octaspring features a high-tech memory foam spring; a breathable honeycomb structure with eight sides that allows movement in all directions while providing the support, comfort and ventilation needed for sleep. The mattresses offer a choice of firmness by using one to three layers of Octasprings zoned to provide the optimum levels of support where the body needs it most.
"We are so grateful for this prestigious international design award," said Chris Henning, Octapring's president of North American Retail. "The recognition highlights and justifies the many years of research and development, marketing and dedication that has gone into perfecting our new mattress technology. Sales in 2012 represented an incredible year of growth for the company as Dormeo Ocataspring made its U.S. debut in the middle of 2012 after launching in the U.K. and Canada. We are expecting even more recognition and success in 2013."
Dormeo has been a bedding player in Europe and Asia for 10 years. The company's North American presence includes a showroom and distribution center in Plano, Texas.