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January 30,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in on January 31, 2012
Dallas Market Center has named Best of Show winners for the recent Total Home & Gift Market.
Judging for Best of Show takes place twice a year during the January and June Total Home & Gift Markets. Industry and
visual/design experts judged and recognized booths and showrooms whose displays were innovative, fresh and creative.
January 2012 Best of Show winners for World Trade Center include:
* K & K Interiors, second floor.
* Park Hill Collections, third floor.
* Sage & Co., fourth floor.
* CODARUS, fifth floor.
* Global Views, sixth floor.
* Kenze Panne, seventh floor.
* Rosalina Baby Collections, eighth floor.
* Woodard Outdoor Furniture, ninth floor.
* Stylecraft Home Collection, 10th floor.
* Design Directions, 11th floor.
Shared Showroom winners include: The Gourmet Market/Dallas Chocolates; Outdoor Living/Jackson Pottery; KidsWorld Studio/Baby Elephant Ears; and Hemisphere Design Gallery/Woodbridge Lighting/Doug Frates Glass.
Best of Show winners in the Trade Mart include:
* DEMDACO, first floor.
* Two's Company, second floor.
* Philips Consumer Luminaries, third floor.
* Varaluz, fourth floor.
January 30,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on January 31, 2012
Bedding supplier
Tempur-Pedic International (
NYSE: TPX), has introduced a the Tempur-Simplicty collection, a lower priced line of beds.
The collection features three new mattresses with a Tempur-Pedic solution for every sleep preference: the Tempur-Simplicity Firm, Tempur-Simplicity Medium and Tempur-Simplicity Soft. Each mattress features the latest formulation of Tempur-Pedic's proprietary Tempur-Essential material.
"The Tempur-Simplicity collection offers consumers who desire Tempur-Pedic beds, but have not considered a premium mattress, the opportunity to become Tempur-Pedic owners," said Rick Anderson, president. "The collection offers the comfort, support and no-motion disturbance benefits our customers expect in a simple, elegant design, giving satisfied Tempur-Pedic owners even more reasons to recommend the brand."
"This launch greatly expands Tempur-Pedic's business potential in the category by doubling the size of our addressable market," said Chad Colony, senior vice president of U.S. sales for Tempur-Pedic. "We expect the Tempur-Simplicity Collection to further accelerate the market shift from spring mattresses to consumer-preferred non-spring mattresses and raise the average unit selling price and profitability for the entire market."
The introduction follows almost two years of consumer research and product development, including more than 2,500 consumer prototype evaluations. Twelve rounds of testing on the three models also revealed that half of those who tested a Tempur-Simplicity bed will seriously consider it for their next purchase.
Backed by a 10-year warranty, the beds will retail for $1,499 each (queen flat set). Supported by national television advertising, the collection will be available nationwide at authorized Tempur-Pedic retailers and through the company's Web site beginning in April 2012.
January 30,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on January 31, 2012
The International Buyer Center and Media Center for High Point Furniture Market are moving to a new, expanded location at the High Point Theater.
The High Point Theater, at 220 East Commerce Ave., is next to the Transportation Terminal and the Commerce Avenue entrance to the International Home Furnishings Center. The Media Center will be located on the top floor of the theater, and the IBC will be situated in the ground floor gallery.
"With both international buyer and press attendance growing significantly at Market, the new location adds much-needed room for both the Media Center and the IBC," said Tammy Nagem, COO of the High Point Market Authority. "There will be more workspace and a separate dining area for both groups."
The IBC is a fully-staffed lounge for international buyers, and includes currency exchange, a business center, meals, and more.
The Media Center also is fully-staffed and offers free services and work areas for reporters, editors, broadcasters, and bloggers from around the globe.
"The media who attend Market will appreciate this return to their former Media Center space," said Cheminne Taylor-Smith, vice president of marketing for the High Point Market Authority. "The central location is key for reporters and editors who try to cover 10.5 million square feet of Market in a short time period. Unlike the previous set-up in the theater, though, the Media Center will be on the top floor where there is more room for the exhibitor media kits, lockers, and computers provided by the Market for the press."
January 30,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Business Strategy on January 31, 2012
Leather upholstery specialist
Leather Italia USA has created two business divisions to promote a focus on specific distribution channels and the sales growth of these segments.
Bob Miller, previous controller for the company, was promoted to the general manager position for the company's Bricks and Mortar division (traditional furniture store distribution). Miller has been integral in all aspects of the operations and financial structure and will be concentrating on fine tuning all areas of this division with emphasis on growing sales with the traditional retailer base. Miller will reports to Gene Winters, president.
Bob has done a fine job in the company and is deserving of this position," said Mike Campbell, CEO. "Bob will add energy and insight to our North American base of brick-and-mortar retailers.
Tim Bohon, previous executive vice president/ecommerce general manager, has been named president, eCom division. Bohon was previously executive vice president/COO for Leather Italia USA prior to taking on the responsibilities for ecommerce sales over a year ago. Bohon reports to Winters.
Mr. Bohon has presented the skill sets necessary to lead this division of our company," Campbell said. "Tim will be supported by a great staff internally and will utilize this energy to enhance the division."
Dwight Hardison will support both of these divisions along with the OEM segment as vice president of merchandising for the various product portfolios and programs specified for the growth of the divisions. The Bricks and Mortar division sales team will also report to Hardison.
January 30,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on January 31, 2012
Online furniture retailer Quality Furniture Co. is adding new outdoor and dining room furniture brands for its spring 2012 collection.
New dining vendors include Chromcraft and Steve Silver Furniture; and outdoor patio furniture vendors Woodard and Zuo Modern have come on board.
While still winter, Quality Furniture is gearing up for shoppers getting a head start on furnishing indoor and outdoor dining areas for the summer of 2012. Staying ahead of the shopping season Quality Furniture Company is stocking up on high end Woodard brand outdoor mesh tables, dual rocking loveseats and adjustable lounge chaise chairs. The cutting edge style of Zuo Modern will also be on display with water resistant weave and aluminum patio tables and chairs.
In addition to its upgraded line of outdoor patio and dining room furniture, Quality Furniture Company will continue to add to its lines of discount bedroom, entertainment room and home office decor.