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January 23,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on January 24, 2012
Columbus, Ohio-based furniture retailer American Signature Furniture has launched a Presidents' Day sweepstakes geared to reward Facebook fans.
American Signature is granting fans access to Presidents Day furniture "deals and steals," plus giving away $28,000 in gift cards to the luckiest fans of all. Beginning this past Sunday and ending March 11, fans can enter to win one $1,000 gift card and five $500 gift cards each week throughout the promotion. Customers also can enter an in-store sweepstakes for an additional chance to win.
American Signature Furniture fans can enter to win now plus view weekly offers, such as 10 percent off their entire furniture purchase, by clicking the "Like" button on the American Signature Furniture Facebook page. Customers can then enter to win a $1,000 or $500 gift card and view Presidents' Day furniture savings. Fans also can enter the "Double-Up Sweepstakes" for another shot at winning by printing the weekly coupon and bringing it to any American Signature Furniture store.
During the promotion, customers are encouraged to follow American Signature Furniture on Twitter to stay informed of Presidents Day deals, offers and giveaways as well as chat with other home furnishing fans. By checking out American Signature Furniture on Google+, customers can get tips to make the best furniture purchase. And if fans need a little inspiration, they can follow American Signature Furniture on Pinterest to stay in the know for furniture trends, styles and the latest in Presidents' Day furniture sales.
American Signature Furniture is owned by American Signature Inc., which operates 129 stores across the country.
January 23,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Case Goods on January 24, 2012
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A North Carolina furniture maker who attended a recent White House economic gathering will be a guest of the first lady at tonight's State of the Union address.
The White House says Bruce Cochrane's story of opening Lincolnton Furniture and bringing manufacturing jobs back to a region devastated by outsourcing highlights the challenges that Americans can overcome.
Cochrane comes from a family that has been manufacturing furniture in North Carolina since the 1800s. The family company was sold in 1997 and the new owners moved manufacturing to China.
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January 23,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Case Goods on January 24, 2012
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Even in the wake of a devastating fire, the owner of a local furniture manufacturer was talking about a "saving grace" as he vowed that Green Gables would remain in the business of supplying rustic wood furniture to retailers and other customers across the country.
"We definitely plan on continuing this business," owner Bob Rouse said late Monday. "Our biggest goal is to be up and operating as soon as possible."
A handful of the company's 36 employees sifted through the rubble left by the blaze that destroyed a main building.
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January 23,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on January 24, 2012
Duane Petroskey has been named general manager of the Grand Rapids, Mich., showroom of Gormans Home Furnishings & Interior Design.
As general manager, Petroskey will oversee day-to-day operations of the store and its specialty shops, support Gormans on-staff design team and working with members of the interior design and consumer communities.
Petroskey succeeds former general manager David Israels. Israels left the retailer last week to join his brother Jason Israels in the opening of a new Klingmans furniture store in Grand Rapids. Gormans reentered the Grand Rapids market in early 2011 and reopened in the space formerly occupied by the bankrupt Israels. Jason Israels held a position with Gormans from February 2011 until he exited the company in September 2011. Petroskey currently resides in Grand Rapids.
We believe in promoting from within, and as such we have identified a true design professional to lead the Grand Rapids showroom," said Tom Lias, Gorman's president. "Duane truly embodies Gormans valuesa certified designer with an extensive background in retail management and a commitment to excellence in the design and furniture industries who will help us in continuing to exceed the expectations of independent design community members. He possessesand consistently demonstratesthe leadership skills necessary to thrive in this position. We know he will exceed the needs of Grand Rapids-area independent designers and customers and accomplish great things in this new role.
Petroskey has worked with Gormans for more than 6 years and grew up in the industry, working in his fathers furniture business from the time he was 11 years old. He began his professional career in hotel restaurant management before returning to school and graduating from the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Chicago. There he earned a bachelor of fine arts in interior design. Immediately prior to joining Gormans, he spent 11 years employed as a designer at Newton Furniture in Novi, Mich.
I am excited to start this new phase of my life, Petroskey said. Grand Rapids is a great place for home and interior design and, since Gormans reentered the market last year, Gormans has taken the city by storm. I am looking forward to expanding on our companys success.
January 23,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on January 24, 2012
The
High Point Market Authority has added new members to its board of directors, including a new seat to represent the design community.
New board members include:
Having a representative of the design community on the board fills a void that we had in our boards representation, said Tom Conley, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority. Jena Halls experience and expertise will add another viewpoint to help the Market Authority continue to grow and improve what we offer to each of the Markets stakeholders.
The full board of directors now includes executive committee members: chairman Kevin OConnor,
Samson Marketing; vice chairman Doug Bassett,
Vaughan-Bassett; treasurer Tom Mitchell,
International Market Centers; Becky Smothers, Mayor of High Point, N.C.; and Bray.
Voting board members include: Tom Dayvault, High Point Chamber of Commerce; Huber; Heinz Kattenfeld,
220 Elm; Tim Mabe, High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau; and Underwood.
Liaison members of the board include: Britt Moore, High Point City Council; Clopton; Bruce Davis,
Guilford County Board of Commissioners; Steve DeHaan,
National Home Furnishings Association; Rick Gillispie,
International Home Furnishings Representatives Association; Kevin Archer; Hall; Loren Hill,
High Point Economic Development Corp.; and Foster Douglas,
High Point City Council.
Ex Officio members of the board are Strib Boynton, City Manager, City of High Point; and Conley.
Seats formerly held by Lisa Shankle of Showplace and Brian Bunch of MMPI were consolidated due to the International Market Centers purchase of those two buildings.