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September 20,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on September 21, 2012
Chris Bunce has rejoined foam bedding component supplier Latex International as director of sales.
Bunce first joined Latex Internationals sales management team in 2004 and in that role successfully launched the companys Rejuvenite pillow program, which is now carried in thousands of stores worldwide. Using his experience in the bedding space, Bunce then founded Retail Solution Associates, a progressive training and consulting company which conducted more 10,000 training events at many of the nations largest bedding retailers.
Bunces consumer perspective and unique selling methods helped retailers to both maximize profitability and improve customers in-store experience. Bunce also previously worked for six years as a key account representative for leading mattress manufacturer Simmons. With more than 16 years in the business, Bunce returns to Latex International to manage an expanded portfolio of pillows under Pure LatexBLISS, Rejuvenite as well as private label brands.
Were excited to have Chris back on our team, said Shelton, Conn.-based Latex International Vice President of U.S. Sales and Managing Director of Global Operations Jim Siragusa. "He will take our Classic Talalay Latex pillows along with our latest gel pillow innovations to all levels of retailers from the majors to regional retailers and one store shops. With the opportunity to increase sales tickets and gross margin dollars, pillows have become an increasingly important category for retailers in the last five years. Our goal is simple, we want to help retailers implement a sales training process that leads to the sale of two pillows with every mattress."
Bunce received his bachelors of science degree in management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He currently resides in Glastonbury, Conn., with his family.
September 20,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on September 21, 2012
On Sept. 30, WAC Lighting employees will retrace the footsteps of firefighter Stephen Siller through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001.
They will follow that route as they participate in the Tunnel To Towers Run is a Memorial Tribute to the memory of the heroic life and death of Siller, The Fire Department of New York City, all 343 firefighters, and all first responders who sacrificed their lives that day, and all those who perished on 9/11.
On Sept. 11, 2001, Siller had just gotten off the late shift at Squad 1 in Park Slope, Brooklyn in New York City. He was on his way to play golf with his brothers when his scanner told of the first plane hitting the Twin Towers. He called his wife, Sally, to tell her he would be late because he had to help those in need. When Stephen drove his truck to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was already closed to traffic. With 60 pounds of gear strapped to his back, he began his run through the tunnel, hoping to meet up with his own company, Squad 1.
The proceeds from the WAC team will go toward the Tunnel To Towers Foundation to help provide support for our seriously injured service men and women. The sole purpose of the Foundation is to honor the legacy of Siller and the FDNY. The Foundation has established In the Line of Duty programs for Firefighters, First Responders, and Military and Legacy of Love programs to make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of children who have lost one or both parents.
To donate or join the WAC Team for the 5k run, click here.
WAC Lighting is headquartered in Port Washington, N.Y.
September 19,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Financial Reports on September 20, 2012
Fabric and mattress ticking supplier Culp (NYSE: CFI) has declared a cash dividend.
The $0.03 per share dividend is payable Oct. 15 to shareholders of record on Oct. 1.
September 19,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on September 20, 2012
Rug supplier AMS Imports will be showcasing a collection of rugs from InnerAsia Rugs at the upcoming High Point Market.
InnerAsia Rugs, founded by Kesang Tashi, works in collaboration with new generations of weavers. The collaboration has helped revitalize Tibet's rug heritage.
"Our ability to represent such a wide array of area rugs is beneficial to designers and customers because they can be assured that we have any area rug they may be looking for whether it is a hand-crafted Tibetan rug, hand-woven reversible Peruvian flat weave, or had-woven Egyptian flat weave," said Anne Schewe, AMS president and founder. "The Tibetan rugs from InnerAsia can complement any transitional, traditional, or contemporary living space."
The collection of rugs at market will include the Silk Road collection of 100-knot, wool traditional designs along with 60-knot rugs in more contemporary designs. The rugs are woven from hand-carded, hand-spun wool from Tibetan sheep.
September 19,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on September 20, 2012
Home furnishings retailer Leon & Lulu has set its third annual Can Cancer fundraiser for the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
The event at 6-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28 at the Clawson, Mich., store kicks off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month(http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/). Attendees can enjoy Pizza, ice cream and traditional roller rink fare as the shop for creative merchandise, fashionable clothing and gifts.
Sales of Leon & Lulus irreverent breast cancer awareness tee shirt, 10 percent of sales, raffle money and all tips benefit Karmanos. Professional stylists will be standing by to help customers tailor their tee-shirt at the customization station and share multiple ways to wrap and wear falls go-to accessory, the scarf.
We are thrilled that our friends at Buddys Pizza and Rays Ice Cream are helping us kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with our third Can Cancer party, said Mary Liz Curtin, owner of Leon & Lulu. Stay abreast of the times. We are happy to serve dumb puns and fabulous food to benefit Karmanos.