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February 10,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in licensing on February 11, 2011
KidKraft and Kids Only, Inc. have partnered with
HIT Entertainment to produce
Thomas & Friends children's room décor and furniture.
Both lines will be available at mass retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada this spring.
KidKraft will develop a line of Thomas & Friends wood furniture including a toy box, toddler bed, table and chair set, and storage step stool.
Kids Only will produce a variety of metal and plastic room décor and patio furniture products. This is the first time a line of patio furniture has been developed for Thomas & Friends.
Working with KidKraft and Kids Only, Inc., we will be able to create lines of Thomas & Friends furniture and decorative accessories that capture the timelessness of the brand, said Gabriela Arenas, vice president of consumer products, Thomas division of HIT Entertainment. The high-quality products will not only delight young Thomas fans, but will also please parents with their durability and modern classic designs.
Thomas & Friends is the No. 1 preschool licensed property for the past 10 years in the US, according to the
NPD Group. Thomas & Friends invites children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story.
KidKraft was established in 1968 and offers children's wood furniture, toys, gifts and room accessories.
KidKraft classic designs are a great fit for the Thomas & Friends brand, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with HIT Entertainment on this line, said Steve Lampert, CEO at KidKraft.
Kids Only offers a selection of children's patio furniture, room décor furniture and accessories and toys.
Bob Pagano, Vice President, Marketing at Kids Only, Inc. said, The Thomas & Friends inspired room décor will enable Thomas the Tank Engine fans to take the No.1 engine from their TV screens into the coziness of their bedrooms," said Bob Pagano, vice president of marketing for Kids Only. "We look forward to working with HIT Entertainment on products that will let little ones imagine that they are living on the Island of Sodor with Thomas.
February 10,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on February 11, 2011
The home furnishings industrys WOW Awards program, organized by
WithIt, is now accepting nominations.
The annual awards honor the commitment, achievement, leadership potential and service of home and furnishings professionals and businesses.
This year, WithIt has added a new category. The Leadership Award will recognize a woman over 40 who has demonstrated successful leadership in her company, in WithIt, and/or in the home furnishings industry. As with all of the WOW Awards, nominees for the Leadership Award can be submitted by anyone in the home furnishings industry.
A nomination form can be found online.
The central tenet of WithIt has always been to recognize, connect, support and help to develop female leaders in the home furnishings industry, said Mary Leigh Howell, WithIt president. The WOW Awards honor companies and individuals who support that goal and who have made strong strides in contributing to the success of this industry and the women in the home and furnishings field.
The categories for nomination are:
* Legacy Award: For a woman who has made significant lifetime contributions to the home furnishings industry;
* Mentoring Award: For an executive or organization that has fostered advocacy, development or promotion of women in their company;
* Education Award: For an executive or company which has developed programs to educate associates, retailers or consumers about home furnishings;
*Leadership Award: For a woman 40 or over who has demonstrated successful leadership in her company, in WithIt, and/or in the home furnishings industry, and
* Future Leader Award: For a woman 40 or under who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and the potential to become an industry leader.
To qualify for an award, nominees must have at least five years of industry experience and demonstrate a significant impact on his/her company and/or the industry. Both WithIt members and nonmembers are encouraged to submit nominations by April 15.
Nominees must consent to the nomination prior to the submission of a nominating form. WOW Awards will be announced Aug. 24 at a dinner during WithIts annual professional conference, which runs Aug. 2325 in Raleigh, N.C.
February 10,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on February 11, 2011
Resource Furniture has named
White Good its agency of record.
New York-based Resource Furniture, a retailer of European contemporary home furnishings, has been in business since 2000.
Its an honor to have the opportunity to represent Resource Furniture, said Sherry Qualls, White Goods president. Were thrilled to work with such an innovative company and are looking forward to helping to take awareness of this uniquely special brand to the next level.
Resource Furniture is eager to generate buzz and establish stronger relationships with consumers and interior designers through showroom events and social media connections. A robust schedule of store openings and new partnerships offers a perfect opportunity for the brand to dial up its awareness.
Our product offering is incredibly unique, said Ron Barth, Resource Furniture president/co-founder. White Good understands and appreciates our business model. Couple this knowledge with their industry experience, and were sure to get great results. Were looking forward to a very positive partnership.
Since 2000, Resource Furniture has hand-selected, imported and distributed innovative, modern, space-saving furniture from the finest European manufacturers. These transformable systems, available in a vast selection of finishes and configurations, redefine the way consumers and designers think about space.
White Good, a member of the
American Association of Advertising Agencies, is a fully integrated marketing communications agency dedicated solely to building the brands of manufacturers and marketers of furnishings, decorative finishes and building products for the residential and commercial market segments.
February 9,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on February 10, 2011
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In business since 1953 and hit by the economy in 2011, family-run Seaside Furniture in Toms River, N.J., will close its doors after an inventory sell-off.
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February 9,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Bedding on February 10, 2011
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Select Comfort Corp. shares rose more than 11 percent Wednesday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' estimates and sales growth for the year.
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February 9,
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By Aggregated Content in Community/Charitable Support on February 10, 2011
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Island Bi-Design, Cape Coral, Fla., has donated up to $50,000 in furniture to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the News Press reported.
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February 9,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on February 10, 2011
Furniture supplier Habersham named Mark Rossi vice president of sales.
Rossi has been an independent sales representative for the company since 1985. In his new position, Rossi will oversee the companys sales force and direct all national and international sales efforts.
Our company has experienced significant growth, faced industry challenges and tapped into many new business opportunities over the past 25-plus years and Mark Rossi has been with us every step of the way, said Matt Eddy, Habersham president. His keen understanding of our line, our sales force, our clients and company mission make him the best possible candidate for this key position. Marks long history and first-hand experience with virtually every aspect of our business, together with his proven leadership skills and industry insight, promise to have a strong impact on Habershams future growth and development.
As CEO and founder of the Carolina Sales Group, an independent sales agency representing high-end furniture manufacturers, Rossi took on the Habersham line for the Carolinas in 1985. Prior to starting his own agency, Rossi was the national account manager for New York-based Greeff Fabrics.