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September 23,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Casual Furniture on September 24, 2012
The International Casual Furnishings Association elected its 2013 officers and directors at its Annual Membership Meeting in Chicago.
Ward Usmar of TUUCI was elected chairman, and Gary McCray of Laneventure was elected vice chairman
Elected to one-year terms on the ICFA executive committee were retailers Greg Martin, Kolo Collection in Atlanta, and Doug Sanicola, Outdoor Elegance in La Verne, Calif. Eric Parsons of supplier Gloster Furniture also joined the committee.
Nine individuals were named to three-year terms on the board of directors. They include: retailers Marcia Blake, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, Laguna Niguel, Calif.; Cathy Galbreath, ABSCO Fireplace & Patio, Birmingham, Ala.; and Debbie Stegman, Patio & Hearth Shoppes, Dayton, Ohio; and sales representative, Todd Crandall, Crandall & Associates, Roswell, Ga. Also manufacturers Steve Elton, Brown Jordan; Eric Graham, Century Leisure; Gary McCray, Laneventure, Conover, N.C.; Rory Rehmert, Pride Family Brands; and Jan Trinkley, Gensun Casual Living.
Three were named to one-year terms on the board, including retailer John Billings of Daylight Home & Patio, and manufacturers Brenda Pereyda, Mallin Casual Furniture, and Natalie Scott, Outdura.
September 23,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on September 24, 2012
Luxury furniture vendor Theodore Alexander has expanded its High Point Furniture Market showroom to accommodate its TRS Furniture upholstery division.
The move to Theodore Alexanders newly expanded showroom at 229 West Russell Ave. will nearly double the recently acquired TRSs footprint to more than 10,000 square feet. This allows Theodore Alexander to present an extensive selection of new introductions along with the entire current line of product, and to provide fabric and marketing services for all customers in keeping with Theodore Alexanders exceptional sales service standards.
The current growth of Theodore Alexanders upholstery category is on target with the companys strategic initiatives to become a complete luxury home furnishings source. The showroom will display the new and current line along with selections of more than 150 new fabrics. All settings are shown alongside complementary table groups, accessories and lighting. The expanded showroom will house a fabric workroom with a team of dedicated upholstery specialists to assist clients with product selections and merchandising. The space also has an open concept layout with abundant natural light.
Throughout the new upholstery display area offerings will encompass a broader color spectrum while maintaining the legacy of fine textiles for which TRS is known.
We began planning the new expansion in January," said Thomas Woller, president of Theodore Alexander Upholstery. "It will allow us to provide the TRS customer with the amenities and exceptional experience our Theodore Alexander customers have come to enjoy.
Russell Towner, president of Theodore Alexander USA, added: It is part of our strategic vision to deliver an entire home experience at a luxury tier and TRS adds exceptionally crafted, bench-made upholstery for our discerning retailers, distributors and designers.
September 23,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Retail Technology on September 24, 2012
Home furnishings retail network Next Generation-Now has another online "Huddle" set for this Wednesday.
At 2 p.m. EDT, the group will gather online to discuss how retailers keep up with and implement new technologies in their store. Participants can hear firsthand from retailers who are keeping up with the tech world, and gain valuable advice from industry experts.
To participate, log in to social.ngnow.org at the time of the Huddle, watch, listen and learn. Have a question for the panel? Simply post it on the wall of the Social Page, or Tweet your question to @ngnow.
Click here to prepare early and set up your Social Profile.
September 23,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on September 24, 2012
Upholstered furniture vendor Luonto Furniture will move to a new, larger showroom for High Point Furniture Market.
The new showroom, space 306 in the 220 Elm Building(http://220elm.com/), gives Luonto 50 percent more space, and places it in a building with more than 70 exhibitors, such as Palliser Furniture, W. Schillig, and Home Meridian International, many in the contemporary category.
"As far as the location, it is in a prime area where contemporary buyers are already shopping the building," said Chuck Rudwall, president & CEO. "We felt it would be a great fit as we grow as a company and expand our product line."
Luonto Furniture, a division of Pohjanmaan Kaluste Oy, Scandinavias largest upholstery manufacturer, has exhibited in High Point Market since 2011. It has a local stocking warehouse in Greensboro, N.C., and permanent customer service offices in the United States.
September 23,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on September 24, 2012
A unique installation celebrating the home furnishings and design industries will be unveiled at next months High Point Furniture Market.
Designed by famed floral designer Randy McManus, the "Living" Dining Room is a full-scale room design created entirely of flowers and plants. It will be on display at the corner of Commerce Avenue and Main Street in the pedestrian walkway.
This fresh-air exhibit showcases the design talent that is prevalent in the home fashion world, said Tammy Nagem, chief operating officer of the High Point Market Authority. Randys incredible creation is a tour de force that celebrates the High Point Markets role as the place to discover new trends and products, and to find inspiration and creativity.
The Living Dining Room is co-sponsored by RetailerNOW, Emissary and Lazy Susan (both divisions of J Douglas), Wesley Hall, Boda, and Gypsy Faire.
To find out more about the flowers and plants used to create the exhibit, or to learn more about the sponsors and Randy McManus, the Living Dining Room is featured on its own Pinterest board.