October 30,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Internet on October 31, 2012
Upholstered furniture vendor Lazar went live on a new Web site this past weekend.
The site boasts a more interactive element and has links to the Lazar Facebook Page, Twitter and Pinterest.
Our new site is designed to be more consumer friendly, while still maintaining the benefits our dealers have come to enjoy," said Lazar President Rob Luce. In the coming months we will be adding a number of other features to the website that will tie back to the launch of our iPad application that is currently under construction.
The Web site is completely redone and has a new look and feel. Lazar has production facilities in Los Angeles, Calif.; and Siler City, N.C.
October 29,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on October 30, 2012
Accent furniture vendor Stein World has named Jim Peltier vice president of strategic accounts and direct imports.
An industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the furniture industry, both in manufacturing and in retail, Peltier most recently was a territory manager with Lane Furniture.
We are excited to have someone of Jims caliber join our team, said Jack Johnson, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Memphis, Tenn.-based Stein World. Jim is an award-winning sales professional with a skill set few people in our industry have. He understands every angle of the businessfrom production to sell-throughand has an impressive record of success. His retail experience is invaluable, and I know he will be an asset to our sales force.
Peltiers other career highlights include serving as a store manager for Lippmans Furniture in Peoria, Ill.; and a store manager for Gutsell & Associates in Chicago.
October 29,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Acquisition on October 30, 2012
ShopperTrak, a leading counter of retail foot traffic, has acquired ReTel Technologies, a provider of hybrid video auditing solutions and advanced shopper analysis.
ShopperTrak will integrate ReTel's technology with its Managed Service to deliver shopper insights to retailers. Once available with ShopperTrak's core offerings, the new capabilities will provide retailers with rapid access to customer demographics, queue analysis, speed-of-service and sales process effectiveness.
"ReTel's technology serves as an ideal complement to our industry-leading people counting service," said ShopperTrak Chief Marketing Officer Ed Marcheselli. "In addition to our existing suite of retail traffic analytics, ShopperTrak will be offering insight into store performance factors that directly affect both the customers experience and the retailers revenue."
ReTel developed technology that securely audits videos to provide advanced reports for retailers. When combined with ShopperTraks Managed Service, the new audits help retailers compare sales associate behavior and improve the customer experience.
"ShopperTrak's enhanced Managed Service offering will provide retailers comprehensive data and analysis for all areas of a retail setting, whether at the door or a space within," said ReTel CEO George Aspland. "We can now help retailers see the complete picture and provide insights that support both marketing and operations."
In addition to adding new service capabilities to ShopperTraks Managed Service offering, ReTel's San Francisco-based team will also establish ShopperTraks presence in Silicon Valley.
"The past few years have seen a rapid expansion in new retail technologies emerging from this region," said Marcheselli. "A presence in Silicon Valley will enable us to capitalize on emerging technology trends that offer advantages for our customers. It also will allow us to partner with technology companies that can benefit from ShopperTraks unique data and analytics."
ShopperTrak is a retail technology company that anonymously counts people, analyzes data and identifies opportunities to increase revenue for retailers, mall developers and entertainment venue operators. Founded in 1995, ShopperTrak counts billions of shoppers annually in more than 50,000 locations across 74 countries. The Chicago-based company has more than 200 employees with offices in High Wycombe, England; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Shenzhen, China.
October 29,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on October 30, 2012
The Oct. 13-18 Interior Lifestyle China trade show in Shanghai drew a record number of exhibitors and visitors, according to organizers.
The show, run by Messe Frankfurt Shanghai, 248 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, including Brazil, China, Denmark, Greece, Iran, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom, together with pavilions from Germany, France, Italy, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
This year we attracted 10 percent more exhibitors than last year, and the total visitor figure was 16,725 from 35 countries and regions," said Messe Frankfurt Shanghai General Manager Evan Sha. "Of these there were 15,591 trade visitors, and this was a substantial 18 per cent increase compared to the 2011 show. The shows popularity is unmatched with local and international brand exhibitors and quality buyers. All regard our show as the only professional business platform for mid-to-high end lifestyle brands in China.
Several exhibitors were recognized in fifth annual Home Style Awards:
* Best Look: BK Cookware for Wokarang; and WMF for WMF Carafe.
* Best Practical Use: Rosenthal for Nendoo/Solists; and Laurastar for Laurastar Garment Care Solution.
* Best Green Style: Brabantia for the WallFix Wall-Mounted Dryer; and Goodgoods for the Water-Saving and Big Pressure Multifunctional Water System.
During the show, visitors were also able to enjoy various showcases such as Shine, Miji Art Kitchen, Outdoor Life Concept House, Store of Happiness, 24-hour Life and the Secret of the President.
Due to the continued expansion of Interior Lifestyle China, the 2013 show will be held on new dates, Sept. 25-27; and at a new venue, the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
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