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January 25,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on January 26, 2012
Contemporary upholstery producer
Lazar Inds. will be offering retailers a 20 percent discount on orders specifying
Ultrasuede covers placed during next week's
Las Vegas Market.Upholstery specialist Lazar Industries announces a special dealer incentive kicking off this weeks home furnishings tradeshow in space B-612, Las Vegas World Market Centerall orders specifying branded Ultrasuede® covers will be available at a 20 percent discount.
The promotion draws attention to Lazars recommitment to one of its best-selling upholstery cover options, focusing on higher profit margin opportunities for the U.S. based-furniture manufacturers customers.
The retail community is eager to diversify their product mix to capture design-savvy and value-based consumers, and Ultrasuede is a proven winner for this audience, says Rob Luce, president and CEO of Lazar Inds. We are pleased to reintroduce one of the most productive relationships in our history with this special offer.
From the companys start in the early 1980s, Lazar was a top resource for home furnishings dealers offering Ultrasuede as a custom option on upholstered seating products. Low pricing pressures from within the industry made it difficult to sell over the last several years, Luce said. But were done with cheap microfiber imitations that end up costing all of us more in the long run with quality issues and low margins.
The high-performance cover delivers a host of consumer benefits, including durability, easy care and cleaning, and a rich palette of 97 in-stock colors to choose from. In 2009, parent company Toray Industries re-engineered Ultrasuede with its proprietary EcoDesign manufacturing process, reducing both energy consumption and carbon emissions by more than 80 percent. Recycled Ultrasuede is additionally featured in Lazars EarthDesigns collection of furniture.
The Ultrasuede incentive from Lazar will be available to dealers through June 30, and retail buyers should contact their Lazar representative for details.
January 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Leather Upholstery on January 26, 2012
Leather furniture vendor Omnia and Kathy Ireland Worldwide are parting ways on their furniture collaboration.
"Omnia and Kathy Ireland Worldwide have fulfilled the term of their agreement and together we've shared great success," said Omnia President Peter Zolferino. "I wish Kathy and her team continued success. Kathy Ireland Home by Omnia products which have been sold and are currently on retail floors will continue to be supported."
"Peter and the Omnia team are wonderful people, who manufacture beautiful products," said Kathy Ireland, CEO and chief designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide. "Our friendship and mutual respect continues for this fine company and its brilliant leader. Our designs will continue in the category with other and future manufacturers."
Moving ahead, Zolferino, announced a new Omnia, brand image and mission, "Personalizing Comfort," which centers around
the consumer.
Through its rejuvenated visual image, Omnia further reinforces its core essence--hand-tailored American craftsmanship providing quality, valued leather furniture hand-tailored to each unique customers vision.
Omnia shows at next week's Las Vegas Furniture Market in World Market Center, space A-256.
January 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on January 26, 2012
Bedding retailer
Sleep Country USA wrapped up 2011 by collecting more than 101,000 items for foster children through its Foster Kids Program.
The program, which the Seattle-based retailer started six years ago, collects clothing, pajamas, shoes, school supplies, coats and at the holidays, gifts and toys. Last year was the company's most successful drive in the program's history.
Sleep Country USA makes an invaluable difference in the lives of many foster children in the Northwest, said Terry Fennell, president of the board of directors,
Oregon Foster Parent Association. Seeing a childs eyes light up when they receive a new coat or backpack from one of the companys drives is priceless. The generosity of companies like Sleep Country is integral for our organizations success and their achievement is a victory for our entire community.
In addition to these items, Sleep Country also raised over $125,000 from its annual Pajama Bowl events to fulfill foster childrens little wishes, such as attending summer camps where they are often reunited with their siblings, obtaining tutoring and counseling, playing a musical instrument, or participating in a sport.
Were thrilled to report the tremendous results of our efforts to help the regions foster children and their families, said Terry Horsley, vice president of brand strategy for Sleep Country USA. We are humbled by the kindness and openhandedness of individuals, families, businesses, and organizations in the Northwest and overjoyed to be able to contribute to our community in a way that will help it grow, thrive and position at-risk children for a successful future.
The most successful year-to-date for the companys Foster Kids Program, Sleep Country attributes its record-breaking donations to the generosity of local businesses, organizations and community members who supported the Sleep Country Foster Kids Program efforts. Donations were distributed to the nearly 20,000 foster children in the Pacific Northwest by Sleep Countrys 16 foster care partner organizations. The company started 2012 with its annual Pajama Drive for foster children running through Feb. 26.
January 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on January 26, 2012
Bedding retailer
Sleep Country USA wrapped up 2011 by collecting more than 101,000 items for foster children through its Foster Kids Program.
The program, which the Seattle-based retailer started six years ago, collects clothing, pajamas, shoes, school supplies, coats and at the holidays, gifts and toys. Last year was the company's most successful drive in the program's history.
Sleep Country USA makes an invaluable difference in the lives of many foster children in the Northwest, said Terry Fennell, president of the board of directors,
Oregon Foster Parent Association. Seeing a childs eyes light up when they receive a new coat or backpack from one of the companys drives is priceless. The generosity of companies like Sleep Country is integral for our organizations success and their achievement is a victory for our entire community.
In addition to these items, Sleep Country also raised over $125,000 from its annual Pajama Bowl events to fulfill foster childrens little wishes, such as attending summer camps where they are often reunited with their siblings, obtaining tutoring and counseling, playing a musical instrument, or participating in a sport.
Were thrilled to report the tremendous results of our efforts to help the regions foster children and their families, said Terry Horsley, vice president of brand strategy for Sleep Country USA. We are humbled by the kindness and openhandedness of individuals, families, businesses, and organizations in the Northwest and overjoyed to be able to contribute to our community in a way that will help it grow, thrive and position at-risk children for a successful future.
The most successful year-to-date for the companys Foster Kids Program, Sleep Country attributes its record-breaking donations to the generosity of local businesses, organizations and community members who supported the Sleep Country Foster Kids Program efforts. Donations were distributed to the nearly 20,000 foster children in the Pacific Northwest by Sleep Countrys 16 foster care partner organizations. The company started 2012 with its annual Pajama Drive for foster children running through Feb. 26.
January 25,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Social Media on January 26, 2012
The Next Generation-NOW furniture network group will launch a new social site at next week's Las Vegas Furniture Market.
The new site lets members create their own profile, share information, create events, add photos and videos, create and share blogs, participate in forum discussion, connect, network, learn and share about furniture news, and more. Members also can connect their profile to their Facebook page, Twitter account, and Google accounts.
"We took what our generation is all about and brought it into one single focused place," said Kevin Doran, vice-chair of the Next Generation-NOW committee. "We took everything great about Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN, and YouTube and centered that around building connections and networking around the furniture industry."
To join the Next Generation-NOW Social Site, click here.
In addition, NextGen Now's Market "Chatter Over Cocktails" cocktail party, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday at the One-Six Club on the 16th Floor of Building B, will feature "Speed Networking" during the first 20 minutes. All attendees will have a chance to meet new faces during two rounds of Speed Networking. Afterwards, attendees continue to mingle and share stories over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
"Market is about exploration and discovery, new colors, patterns, styles and innovations," said Nick Gates of Gates Furniture, and Next Generation-NOW committee chair. "But none of these are what makes any one market stand out amongst the rest. The most important aspect of market, to our industry, is relationships. The building of friendships and partnerships, networking, sharing ideas, and learning are what keep me coming back. This is the chance to get excited about our industry. To share an excitement with others who actually want to talk about furniture; who understand the headaches and triumphs of the business. That is why relationships in this business are vital no matter if you are a 30-year veteran or just getting your toes wet."
RSVP for the Next Generation-NOW event by visiting the groups Facebook Page.
FurnitureDealer.net and Western Home Furnishings Association are the key sponsors for Next Generation-NOW.