July 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Retail Closings on July 26, 2012
Planned Furniture Promotions is running the going-out-of-business sale at Gardbergs Furniture in Mobile, Al.
Gardberg's is closing its 25,000-square-foot store with the retirement of its long-time president.
After 63 years of furnishing the finest homes in our region, were reaching out to all of the customers weve worked with in our wonderful store, and through our in-home design work, with this liquidation sale, said President and second-generation family member David Gardberg.
The store was founded by David Gardberg's father, Abraham Gardberg in 1949, making it the oldest continuously operating furniture and design business in the Mobile area. In addition to carrying the best selection of hand-made rugs from around the world, Gardbergs has been hand-cleaning clients rugs for more than 35 years.
Any business closing is going to involve difficult decisions, including ours, but the PFP team is helping to make the process go as smoothly and effectively as possible, adds Gardberg.
Planned Furniture Promotions is proud that the Gardberg family chose PFP to assist them in this milestone event and share in the great history of David Gardberg and his family business in Mobile, said Roy Hester, senior vice president, Planned Furniture Promotions.
The inventory liquidation includes well-known fine furniture brands such as Hancock & Moore, Harden, Maitland Smith, Hekman, as well as Stearns & Foster mattresses.
July 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on July 26, 2012
As part of its continued expansion efforts, furniture protection specialist Caber Sure Fit has named Dan Wingold business development manager for North America.
Wingold is responsible for driving product awareness and developing new business opportunities across all distribution channels in the region. He reports to Caber Sure Fits vice president of U.S. sales, Mark Dentale.
As we expand our business across North America we need people who understand these markets and have an eye for seeking out new business opportunities, said Markham, Ontario-based Caber Sure Fit President and CEO Bernard Weinstein. Dans experience and knowledge working in both the Canadian and U.S. marketplaces makes him the perfect addition to our team. Were excited to welcome Dan to our company and look forward to him bringing his fresh approach and out-of-the-box thinking to Caber Sure Fit.
Before joining Caber Sure Fit, Wingold was national sales and marketing manager at Bay Street Manufacturing, a manufacturer of mattress and pillow protectors in Toronto. Earlier in his career, he held sales and marketing positions with professional sports teams in North America.
Wingold received his bachelors of arts degree in psychology from the University of Windsor in 1979, and an additional degree in broadcast journalism from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto in 1989.
July 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Customer Service on July 26, 2012
Consumer electronics upgrade and trade-in specialist NextWorth has teamed with Nebraska Furniture Mart to make trade-in of devices convenient and easy for customers.
"In-store trade-in programs are a great value-add for retailers," said Jeff Trachsel, CMO of NextWorth, Billerica, Mass. "Customers can conveniently offload used electronics, get credit instantly, and then use the gift card or store credit received to continue shopping while in the store."
The in-store trade-in experience is quick and easy, with the added value of personal interaction to ensure consumers are given fair and accurate values. Products are evaluated on-site and values are determined immediately. Consumers then instantly receive credit toward a new purchase, or a prepaid gift card for the value of the trade.
NextWorth has successfully launched in-store trade-in programs with premium retailers such as Target, J&R, and MovieStop. Nebraska Furniture Mart continues NextWorth's mission to bring convenient trade-in solutions to consumers everywhere, while keeping outdated and unused electronics items out of landfills.
"This is a great opportunity for Nebraska Furniture Mart customers to trade in their current electronics for a newer, better featured device while getting some value and helping the environment," said Jody Rusnak, director of appliance & electronics for Nebraska Furniture Mart.
The new electronics trade-in program from NextWorth allows Nebraska Furniture Mart customers to conveniently trade-in used electronics items in the following categories: Apple iPod, Point and Shoot Cameras, Digital SLR Cameras, Apple iPhone, Cell Phones, Tablets and e-Readers, Apple iPad, Calculators, Notebooks, Apple Laptops, Movies and Video Games.
July 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on July 26, 2012
Furniture industry networking group WithIt will host a "meet and greet" with Cresent Furniture during Las Vegas Furniture Market.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 5-6 p.m., in Cresent Furniture's showroom, World Market Center-C1124.
Kassie Smith, WithIt's vice president for the Western Region, will be on hand to greet attendees who can share a cocktail, see old friends and meet new ones.
July 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized
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DENVER -Furniture Row Racing plans to pay tribute to theater shooting victims this weekend. The number 78 Chevrolet will have decals of a ribbon on the car and the words "Aurora, Colorado." The team is the only NASCAR Sprint Cup team based west of the Mississippi and has its shop in Denver. Its driver, Regan Smith, the team's owner, and many members of the team live in the metro area. Sunday's race starts at 11 a.m. (MT) at The Brickyard: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (KUSA-TV © 2012 Multimedia Holdings Corporation)
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