November 19,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on November 20, 2012
Denver Mattress Co. and the Salvation Army will team for the retailer's 13th annual Operation Rest Assured campaign to help those in need this holiday season.
From Nov. 22 until Dec. 25, Denver Mattress, part of Denver, Col.-based Furniture Row Cos., will match every dollar donated to the Salvation Armies up to $150,000 in the Colorado areas of Denver, Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, as well as San Angelo, Texas. Components of the campaign will include in-store signage, as well as newspaper and television advertising to solicit donations and raise awareness for the The Salvation Army.
"The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign started in 1891 in San Francisco as a way to raise money to provide a Christmas Dinner to the area's needy," said Lt. Colonel Daniel Starrett, commander of The Salvation Army Intermountain Division. "Today, the red kettles are a holiday tradition that helps make the work of The Salvation Army possible year round. The donations made to local red kettles stay in the community and help provide services to those in need. This year, the need for The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is even greater as we reach out to more families and individuals than ever before. The partnership with Denver Mattress and the Operation Rest Assured Campaign will allow us to play a large role in successfully meeting the needs of those in the community. We are grateful for Denver Mattress's continuing support."
Last year's promotions raised more than $108,000, but Denver Mattress hopes to end this year with a record $150,000.
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FULTON, Miss. --
A few months ago, Nicole Harmon was cooking fast food at a Texaco gas station. Now she's learning to sew couch cushions at the Max Home furniture factory.
After thousands of layoffs in northeastern Mississippi's furniture industry,...
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* Lillian August is seeking a foothold in New Jersey.
DON SMITH/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Lillian August, based in Connecticut, is holding a temporary home furnishings clearance sale in the former Bograd's showroom in Riverdale. It may take over the spot...
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November 18,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on November 19, 2012
Martin Home Furnishings has named John Maggay channel development manager.
In his new position, Maggay oversees online sales and marketing and growing sales with customers within the ecommerce channel. He will provide sales support and reports to Paul Tabeek, vice president of sales and marketing.
"John has a strong background in eCommerce," Tabeek said. "His extensive understanding of this rapidly growing channel will help us stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing climate of online sales. We are thrilled to have him join the Martin Home Furnishings team."
Prior to joining Martin, Maggay was merchandising manager for MadCatz,
Maggay most recently was the merchandising manager for MadCatz, a video game accessories manufacturer. He was with the company for seven years, also serving as ecommerce sales manager.
November 18,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on November 19, 2012
Julie M.B. Bradley has been named to the board of directors of home furnishings retailer Wayfair.
As senior vice president and chief financial officer for TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP), Bradley brings extensive financial expertise and more than a decade of technology leadership to the Wayfair board.
Throughout her career, Bradley has held executive financial leadership roles at technology companies, including Art Technology Group, Inc. (acquired by Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) in 2010) and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) Her leadership of financial operations for highly successful technology companies as well as her current role at TripAdvisor position Bradley as an ideal addition to Wayfair.com's board.
"As we build the Wayfair.com brand and deliver on our promise to offer the greatest retail experience in home furnishings to a rapidly growing customer base, we are delighted to welcome Julie to our board," said Niraj Shah, CEO and co-founder of Wayfair. "Julie brings impressive financial expertise and, valuable perspective on high growth technology companies as well as a strong understanding of our target consumer. I have no doubt that her contributions will help us shape and define our transformation from a high growth technology start-up to an international consumer brand."
Bradley currently serves as a board member for ExactTarget and as a member of the board of trustees of The Judge Baker's Children's Center. She earned a bachelor of arts in economics from Wheaton College and is a certified public accountant.
"Wayfair.com is on a rapid growth trajectory as the company breaks new ground in e-commerce and redefines the way consumers shop for home furnishings and decor," said Bradley. "I am honored to join the board of directors and look forward to contributing to the company's continued success in partnership with the executive leadership team."