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September 18,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in on September 19, 2012
Bob's Discount Furniture and the American Red Cross plan to continue the retailer's $100,000 High School Heroes Scholarship Program for 2012-2013.
The popular program awards $100,000 in scholarships each school year to outstanding high school seniors in Connecticut and Massachusetts who make exceptional contributions to the American Red Cross blood donor program in their schools. Since its origination in 2009, the program has distributed $300,000 to more than 500 students in more than 300 Connecticut and Massachusetts schools.
"It is an honor to be able to continue offering this scholarship as an opportunity for students to help the American Red Cross save lives, because to give the gift of life is the ultimate gift," said Bob Kaufman, president of Bob's Discount Furniture. "We have partnered with the American Red Cross for more than 15 years because it is a great way to give back to all the communities and individuals that have made us successful."
Students who host at least two high school blood drives per year and achieve an annual participation rate of at least 30 percent of the age-eligible student population are qualified to win a base scholarship of $250. They are also eligible to win additional scholarships, including up to eight $1,000 grand prize scholarships per winning school.
"The Bob's Discount Furniture $100,000 High School Heroes Scholarship Program enables high schools to make a vital contribution to the community while providing the opportunity to give much needed scholarships to youth leaders who support the American Red Cross blood program," said Donna. M. Morrissey, director of communications, American Red Cross Northeast division. "The American Red Cross is grateful to Bob Kaufman and the Bob's Discount Furniture Team for empowering our valued high school students who are taking a leadership role helping the Red Cross make a difference in the lives of patients.
September 18,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on September 19, 2012
Stoney Creek Furniture, Stoney Creek, Ontario, has promoted Lori Negrinotti to merchandise manager.
Negrinotti has worked in a variety of roles during her 20-plus years at Stoney Creek Furniture.
In her new position, she is responsible for overseeing the buying function at Stoney Creek Furniture and ensuring that the retailer maintains the appropriate mix of styles, colours and price points in its merchandising mix. Negrinotti will review and approve the buying teams selections and recommendations and work with the visual team to ensure proper product placement within the showroom.
Negrinotti joined Stoney Creek Furniture in 1990 after graduating with a major in Residential Interior Design from Fanshawe college. She started as a sales consultant before moving into sales management. Later joining the buying team, her expertise in textiles has made Stoney Creek Furniture the place to buy upholstery. She is also actively involved with the advertising team.
Negrinotti attributes much of what she has learned in merchandising to some of the best mentoring in the Home Furnishing Industry. She is an active WithIt member.
"While Lori has been practically performing these roles recently, please join me in congratulating her on officially assuming this position at Stoney Creek Furniture," said Jim Fee, vice president at Stoney Creek Furniture.
September 18,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on September 19, 2012
Designer Candice Olson and Traditional Home Editor in Chief Ann Main will lead a seminar, Modern Meets Traditional, at High Point Furniture Market.
The seminar, sponsored by International Market Centers and the Carolinas Chapter of the International Furnishings & Design Association, is set for Saturday, Oct. 13, noon-1 p.m., Ballroom A on the 11th floor of the International Home Furnishings Center's Green wing, and includes lunch. The cost is $20.
After lunch, Olson and Maine will take the stage in an informal conversational setting to talk about trends they both see as important and then discuss the thinking and modern-meets-traditional design philosophy behind Candice's new furniture collection with Highland House Furniture.
Seating is limited, so advance registration required. For Reservations and more e-mail lchastain@imcenters.com. Mail checks to: Leigh Chastain, PO Box 828, High Point, N.C. 27261.
September 18,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on September 19, 2012
Contemporary home furnishings vendor Euro Style has doubled its showroom space for Oct. 13-18 High Point Furniture Market.
The company, which had been in four separate locations on the International Home Furnishings Centers fifth floor, is now exhibiting in a 14,067-square-foot showroom in space 332 of the IHFCs Commerce wing.
In addition, Siedo Solutions, Euro Styles Italian product development partner, is showing in an adjacent, 7,098-square-foot area in space 354 of the Commerce wing. Siedo will feature a variety of contemporary-styled leather furnishings.
We are very pleased that this new, larger showroom became available, said Trig Liljestrand, president of Euro Style. Were now in a very accessible, centrally located spot at the top of the escalator from the Commerce wing lobby on the third floor of the building.
Liljestrand, whose company has shown in a number of High Point locations over the years, added that it is clear to us that the IHFC building is not only the most conveniently located building, it also is the best-managed building.
According to Liljestrand, Euro Style needed more space to properly display the many new collections it has introduced over the past few years. Recent introductions include the addition of a new division--Euro Style Contract--that serves the hospitality trade and other contract customers. In addition, he said, the company has added several new fabric sofa collections designed by Stanley Jay Friedman that have been doing exceptionally well.
At Februarys Las Vegas Furniture Market, Euro Style also introduced its first outdoor furniture program. The line is being expanded in High Point with two new collections--Gazelle and Lavinia. These collections will be available for factory-direct shipping immediately, or in smaller quantities from the companys warehouse starting in March of 2013.
In High Point, Euro Style also will show a number of new home office, dining, bar and occasional collections.
The new showroom has been designed by Anna Jolly, Euro Styles Greensboro, N.C.-based visual merchandiser.
Each day during Market, Euro Style will serve lunch at noon and wine in the late afternoon and early evening. It also will serve espresso, San Pellegrino water and Carlsberg Elephant beer throughout the day.
We are very excited about Euro Styles move to this larger, premier space, said Julie Messner, vice president of leasing for International Market Centers. The move shows the important role that the High Point Market plays in the marketing strategies of growing companies.
Based in San Rafael, Calif., Euro Style works with more than 20 factories in five countries to develop and source its line. The companys warehouse is located in Union City near San Francisco and the port of Oakland.
Liljestrand added that former Sitcom executive Dobee Snowber has joined Euro Style as director of operations and human resources, a new position.
September 18,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Social Media on September 19, 2012
Furniture retailers Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture are giving their fans a chance to pin to win with their SoFANtastic Pinterest contests.
Fans are invited to follow the brands on Pinterest and create boards containing their favorite furniture for a chance to win a $500 gift card.
To enter, followers of Value City Furniture must create a board titled "Value City Furniture's SoFANtastic Giveaway," pin at least 10 of their favorite items from www.vcf.com and add the hashtag #ValueCityPinToWin to all board photos.
Followers of American Signature Furniture must create a board titled "American Signature Furniture's SoFANtastic Giveaway," fill the board with at least 10 items from www.asfurniture.com and add the hashtag #AmericanSignaturePinToWin to all photos.
Contestants must fill out an entry form and submit completed boards by midnight EST on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Each week, one winner per brand will be chosen at random to receive a $500 gift card to Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores.
To visit Value City Furniture's Pinterest Page, click here; and for American Signature Furniture's Pinterest Page, click here.