November 18,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Store Openings on November 19, 2012
Fort Worth-based furniture retailer Sams Furniture & Appliance will open a second retail/lease-to-own store in Irving, Texas.
In addition to offering new, quality retail merchandise for sale, Sam's has pioneered an innovative lease program that makes it more affordable for customers to own great quality furniture, appliances, and mattresses--all while helping customers establish credit.
Our customers have been asking us to expand our service area further east, and were looking forward to bring the special Sams courtesy and quality to even more customers, said Seth Weisblatt, third-generation owner. This is a great opportunity for more people in the Metroplex to afford the furniture and appliances they want and need in their lives, all while helping them build better credit every month.
Sams has leased 20,192-square-feet of retail space in Plymouth Park South Shopping Center, located at 1735 N. Story Road, for a new location. Sams will continue to operate their retail location in Haltom City, which is at 5050 E. Belknap Road.
Michelle Caplan with the Commercial Retail Division of The Weitzman Group handled negotiations for Sams.
Since 1946, Sams Appliances & Furniture has offered home furnishings, appliances and mattresses in Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Irving and other Metroplex cities.
November 18,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on November 19, 2012
Home furnishings retailer Burlington Furniture Co., Burlington, Vt., will donate 1 percent of sales from its Home for the Holidays Sale to Hurricane Sandy victims.
As many of the staff at Burlington Furniture Co. are originally from the Long Island, N.Y., area and still have family residing there, they know first hand the devastation that Sandy brought to the area.
"We are a company with a conscience and a dual bottom line" said Christine Kelsey, vice president. "The Sale runs through Christmas, and all ads will have in the banner: '1% of Sales will be donated to victims of Hurricane Sandy.' While one small store itself cannot make a big difference, the efforts of many can."
November 18,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on November 19, 2012
Home furnishings retailer Leon & Lulu has set its winter Artists' Market for Nov. 25-26 at the Clawson, Mich., store.
Artists from across the state will congregate 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25; and 3-9 p.m. on the following Monday at Leon & Lulu to showcase a variety of handcrafted wares in a juried show. The market exhibits more than 40 local artists with products including jewelry, pottery, photography, clothing, and much more. All products are hand made in Michigan, and the artists will be in attendance.
"Being able to showcase 38 local artist as well as all of the American made goods is a delight," said Store Owner Mary Liz Curtin. "Join us and the salvation army bell ringer for our 15th Artists' Market."
There is no admission fee to attend or exhibit, giving emerging artisans a high-traffic place to showcase their goods with no out-of-pocket expense. The event benefits the Salvation Army.
For the full list of participating artists and their bios, go here.
November 18,
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By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on November 19, 2012
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Forbes article says "Anti-American Dream" will spur holiday home furnishings sales.
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November 18,
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By Aggregated Content in Business Strategy on November 19, 2012
from http://www.northjersey.com/news/179903221_Lillian_August_chain_considering_move_to_Bograd_s_store.html
The Connecticut-based furniture and home design retailer Lillian August is trying on the former Bograd's furniture store in Riverdale, N.J., for size - and sales potential - and is considering opening a New Jersey store at that location.
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