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August 19,
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By Aggregated Content in Markets on August 20, 2012
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The buzz generated by the Tupelo Furniture Market's 25th anniversary spilled over into most exhibitors' showrooms through the fall market, which wrapped up Sunday.
"It was wonderful," said Brett Tilley, sales manager for Kith Furniture of Haleyville, Ala. "It was definitely worth it."
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August 19,
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By Aggregated Content in Acquisition on August 20, 2012
from http://www.argusleader.com/article/20120820/BJUPDATES/120817022/Montgomery-s-Furniture-plans-third-location?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7Cp&nclick_check=1
Montgomerys Furniture is expanding into Watertown, S.D., by acquiring Zimmels Furniture and Flooring. It will be the third store for Montgomerys, which has locations in Sioux Falls and Madison.
Montgomery's sells furniture, floor coverings and window treatments.
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By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on August 20, 2012
Upholstered furniture manufacturer Rowe Furniture has named David Shilesky vice president of marketing.
Shilesky returns to Rowe, where he worked from 1999 to 2006, after six years at Lexington Home Brands. He reports to Rowe CEO Phil Haney, who also is CEO of Lexington.
David has gained tremendous experience in working with a wide range of great independent furniture retailers and designers and will now apply that knowledge and experience as he assumes his new role at Rowe," said Haney. We have quite a number of initiatives underway at Rowe in preparation for the upcoming High Point Market in October and David will be of great help as we continue to work to improve our company, its products and services to our dealers.
Shilesky holds a degree in marketing from Radford University with an extensive background in both sales and marketing. He rejoins Rowe after years with the company as an independent sales representative and later as an independent account ,anager at Lexington Home Brands.
I have always had a genuine passion for Rowes success and look forward to rejoining the company, I know that I have much to do and am excited to get started, said Shilesky.
Rowe Furniture and Lexington Home Brands are affiliates of Sun Capital Partners.
August 19,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Store Openings on August 20, 2012
A new La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store has opened in Clearwater, Fla.
The 11,244-square-foot store at 27205 U.S. Highway 19 is the fifth La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries location in the Tampa Bay area.
La-Z-Boy furniture is known for its comfort and quality, and were proud to bring its wide selection and stellar reputation to Clearwater residents, said John Grieger, store owner. At our store, customers will find an easy, enjoyable shopping experience and as much help as they need to get the perfect furniture for their homes.
In addition to La-Z-Boy's namesake recliners, the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores carry a full range of affordable furniture including sofas, sectionals and love seats, as well as decorative accents. La-Z-Boy offers hundreds of fabric and leather choices for custom made furniture, as well as many pre-selected pairings for quicker delivery.
In addition to complimentary professional in-home design assistance to help customers create a beautiful and comfortable room, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries offer the La-Z-Boy Screen Test video catalog system, an exclusive in-store color system that helps customers view different La-Z-Boy fabrics and render them on La-Z-Boy frames to provide a preview of the finished product.
The La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores offer exceptional service and professionals that go above and beyond to make furniture shopping a truly comfortable and differentiated experience, said Jim Reilly, vice president of residential sales for La-Z-Boy, Monroe, Mich.
The La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store network includes 312 locations.
August 19,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on August 20, 2012
The Furniture Buying Index held steady this month at a reading of 70, according to America's Research Group.
"Job insecurity is a major factor in preventing the Index from rising this month," said Britt Beemer, chairman of America's Research Group. "Consumers are concerned about the security of their job, as well as their personal financial situation as many have experienced little or no salary increases and/or bonuses. Parents are also focusing on back-to-school purchases which are taking priority over other items this month."
The Furniture Buying Index is compiled each month by America's Research Group from interviews with between 5,000 and 8,000 consumers across the country. In a typical month, 80 percent of the consumers interviewed can name a specific furniture item they intend to buy. The Index's mark signifies what percent of the benchmark 80 percent actually have a particular item in mind.