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September 24,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on September 25, 2012
from http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102843
Kurt Busch will replace Regan Smith at Furniture Row Racing for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
The 2004 champion has signed a one-year deal with the Denver-based squad, concluding a short spell with the low-funded Phoenix Racing outfit, which he joined after parting ways with Penske at the end of 2011.
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September 24,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on September 25, 2012
San Diego-based Jerome's Furniture has partnered with The Salvation Army to pick up customers' gently used, unwanted furniture and donate it to the non-profit, serving the San Diego region and beyond.
For an additional $20 fee, customers can schedule a Jerome's pick up for their old furniture at the time of new furniture delivery. Jerome's will donate the furniture to The Salvation Army on behalf of the customer, where it will then be resold in seven San Diego County stores, funding the charity's various programs. Customers will be provided with a tax-deductible donation receipt during pick up.
"Most people don't know what to do with old furniture when they redecorate their homes. It can be a real dilemma," said Jerry Navarra, chairman of Jerome's. "This is an easy way for our customers to donate their furniture to someone who may really need it. It's a way the Jerome's family can team up with our customers and give back to families in need."
The Salvation Army assists more than 31 million people each year throughout the United States. Donations go to fund the charity's adult rehabilitation centers, domestic violence shelters, drug rehabilitation programs and job training to give individuals a fresh start.
"At the (Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center), we believe in restoring individuals to their loved ones through a comprehensive program that includes counseling, work therapy and spiritual development," said Major Henry Graciani, administrator of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in San Diego. "Your donation to The Salvation Army helps fund our much needed program where those in the grip of addiction find help, hope and a second chance at life."
September 24,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on September 25, 2012
Ernie Koh has been named chairman of the board for the International Furniture Fair Singapore.
Koh, the executive director of Koda, succeeds Andrew Ng, deputy CEO of Lorenzo International.
With close to two decades of significant experience in international marketing and corporate branding, Koh will spearhead IFFS' marketing strategies, formulate business expansion plans, broach new design concepts and take charge of driving the business growth internationally, as well as to strengthen the IFFS foothold in the region.
"I am honored to be part of a dynamic team and I hope to play a significant role in promoting IFFS to be one of the best exhibition experiences for all delegates through tenancy remixing, introducing new spectrum of experiences and enhanced or innovative marketing and promotions," he said. "There will be new challenges faced, but I am sure we will adopt clearly defined strategies and a creative approach to ensure healthy and continuous growth for IFFS."
An enthusiast for green and sustainable initiatives, Koh is also the vice president of the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC). Koh's role in the SFIC has garnered him the industry knowledge to lead and be at the forefront of IFFS' future.
September 24,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on September 25, 2012
Mattress vendor Comfort Solutions has named Owen Shoemaker to a newly created post, senior vice president of its international King Koil licensing business.
Shoemaker reports to Dave Roberts, president and COO of Comfort Solutions, Willowbrook, Ill. Shoemaker joined Comfort Solutions in 2009 as vice president of product development, following 18 years in the mattress industry, related industries and in mattress retailing. He was promoted to senior vice president of product marketing and development in 2010.
This new strategic initiative reflects the size, scope and rapid expansion in recent years of the King Koil brand overseas, Roberts said. Its also aimed at increasing the marketing presence and uniformity of King Koil across the globe. At the same time our objective is to help each international licensee expand its business and continue to be innovative in the context of its local market demands.
Referring to Shoemaker as a valued member of the executive team with extensive experience in product innovation and marketing, Roberts said Shoemaker will continue to be involved in those pursuits on behalf of Comfort Solutions, while focusing his expertise on accelerating the companys international King Koil business.
At present, Comfort Solutions has 37 overseas licensees serving 80 countries. The company recently announced its sixth perpetual license agreement, signed last month with its Shanghai, China-based licensee. Under the new contract, King Koil-China will not only continue to market the brand throughout its home country but also will supply 50 new King Koil retail outlets to be opened in 2013. As many as 500 King Koil stores across China are planned over the next five years.
The growth of our King Koil business and brand overseascoupled with the continued escalation in global, Web-based consumer trafficcalls for us to provide mattress shoppers worldwide with the strongest possible perspective on our products, concepts and values, Shoemaker said.
Under its Never Stop Dreaming brand message, Comfort Solutions markets multiple sleep collections, including iMattress, Laura Ashley, Natural Response and The Dr. Breus Bed, in addition to its King Koil products.
September 24,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on September 25, 2012
Rick MacLean, CFO of Jamison Bedding, has been promoted to the new dual executive position of CFO and COO of the company.
The appointment expands MacLeans responsibilities to include overall strategic planning and development of the organization, with emphasis on Jamisons marketing, sales and manufacturing functions. McLean continues to report to Frank Gorrell, president of Jamison Bedding, Brentwood, Tenn.
Ricks expansive knowledge and experience have been instrumental over the past few years in moving forward the Jamison brand and business, said Gorrell. His principle-based management skills will become even more important to our success as we continue to evolve the organization and implement our strategic objectives.
Before joining Jamison in 2008 as CFO, MacLean had worked in finance and operations at a diverse number of firms including Hartmann, a Lebanon, Tenn.-based producer of luxury travel goods, and most recently at McKesson Corp., an international pharmaceutical distributor and health care IT company.
Jamison Bedding operates a mattress factory in Gallatin, Tenn., and serves more than 400 retailers in the southeast U.S. and major hotels and resorts worldwide. The companys We Make Sleep Different brand position reflects its longtime ethic of producing high quality products, expressed today in contemporary and appealing mattress designs that deliver superior values to both retailers and consumers.