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January 12,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on January 13, 2012
Leggett & Platt Consumer Products Group has announced its "The Timing Is Right" to be held at the Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Las Vegas Furniture Market.
At the companys showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center, B-1326, Leggett & Platt will offer retail buyers a chance to take home a Rolex watch and more.
Leggett & Platt is introducing new products to pique consumer interest in a sluggish economy, and buyers who participate in "The Timing Is Right" Sweepstakes will find out how Leggett & Platt CPG can help jumpstart their selling in 2012.
"With consumers still cautious on discretionary spending, retailers are going to want and need the most enticing products on hand," said Herman Tam, vice president of marketing for Leggett & Platt Consumer Products Group. "We at CPG want to help retailers stimulate consumer demand. Visitors to our Las Vegas showroom will be reminded of our quality, and pleasantly surprised by the number of new, innovative designs we have to offer them."
The company will feature a number of new products, including the all-new Leggett & Platt Prestige premium bed frame and the Leggett & Platt Brisa Gel memory foam pillow, as well as a number of new ornamental beds and a stylish new line of power foundations. In addition to viewing the new product lines, visitors to the CPG showroom will have the opportunity to walk away with a variety of prizes.
Visitors to the CPG showroom who participate in the sweepstakes will play slot machines, which will award a variety of prizes, including free floor samples of select new products, Amazon.com gift cards, Starbucks Cards and up to 20 percent off the cost of a purchase made while at Market. One lucky player will win a Rolex watch.
In addition to the prizes, CPG will offer a Market special on a bed from its Leggett & Platt Fashion Bed brand. Only at Market, retailers can purchase the Montclair Bed for $99. The Montclair Bed is a metal ornamental headboard and footboard in transitional style with a Cream finish. The bed is available in full and queen for $99 and $129 for king.
January 12,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on January 13, 2012
Dallas Market Center has announced an increase in free Wi-Fi access throughout the common areas of its 5 million-square-foot campus.
A 65 percent-plus increase in bandwidth will allow faster download speeds. In addition, AT&T has boosted its wireless network throughout the buildings to enhance wireless coverage and capacity.
"We are pleased to offer market attendees more extensive free Wi-Fi and better cell service," said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center. "Each year we continue to expand the complimentary coverage and this past year have more than doubled the bandwidth. We are committed to investing in free Internet access as we grow our online and digital resources."
"AT&T continues to increase wireless network coverage throughout campus," said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. "With the newly-completed upgrades, buyers are expected to see better wireless coverage than ever before during January Markets."
Free Wi-Fi service is available throughout Dallas Market Center common areas including: the atrium walkway areas on all World Trade Center and Trade Mart floors, hallways in the International Trade Plaza, the Internet Lounge (WTC 1-147), WTC Cafeteria, the runway area on the WTC 14th floor, and the District One Five Lounge (WTC 15th floor). Users can connect to the free Wi-Fi
service by selecting the wireless network "1 Free HotSpot from DMC" on their wireless device.
January 11,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Green on January 12, 2012
Home furnishings retailer Ikea will install solar energy panels on five more of its United States locations, all in the Midwest.
Pending governmental permits, Ikea expects to complete installation this summer on the projects, whose implementation will extend the Ikea's solar presence to nearly 85 percent of its U.S. locations. Collectively, the five stores will total 4.8 megawatts of solar generating capacity, approximately 20,400 panels, and an annual output of 5.62 million kilowatt hours of electricity--the equivalent to reducing 4,273 tons of carbon dioxide; and equal to eliminating the emissions of 760 cars or providing electricity for 484 homes yearly. per this calculation of clean energy equivalents.
Ikea will own and operate each of its solar PV energy systems atop its buildings, versus a solar lease or power purchase agreement--now including its two Chicago-area stores (Bolingbrook and Schaumburg), as well as stores in Bloomington, Minn., Canton, Mich., and Pittsburgh, Pa.
Ikea already has 12 U.S. solar energy systems operational with 20 more underway. Installing solar panels atop these five latest locations will result in total U.S. generating capacity of 31.6 megawatts.
"We are pleased that solar energy systems already have proven successful at IKEA locations and are thrilled we now can complete the solar coverage of all our Midwestern stores," said Mike Ward, IKEA U.S. president. "With only 44 locations nationwide, we try to contribute whenever and wherever possible to creating a better everyday life for the many. So--from a sustainability perspective--we are open to ideas for incorporating key environmental technologies and look forward to considering other opportunities as they arise too."
January 11,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on January 12, 2012
Luxury home furnishings vendor Dorya is moving its U.S. corporate office from Palm Beach to Miami, Fla.
"We are excited to announce our new U.S. headquarters location in Miami, Fla.," said Doruk Yorgancioglu, Dorya USA CEO. "Conveniently situated in the heart of Miami, the new Brickell Key location will allow us to cultivate our footprint in the U.S. market and reinforce the company's reputation for superior quality, style and custom services to the high-end designer. We offer a luxury product that doesn't simulate quality, but delivers in every detail. We're here to remind interior designers and consumers that superior craftsmanship is alive and well."
Yorgancioglu and his wife, Creative Director Megan Perry, form the creative team for the Turkish company, which had its U.S. debut at the April 2010 High Point Furniture Market.
"We are in the midst of category growth, and felt the timing of the move was perfect as we expand our portfolio," Perry said.
That growth includes Dorya's recent introduction of a new mirror category and 20 new custom finishes. Look for a new rug and lighting category to join the brand line-up in 2012.
The new office at 501 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 503, will showcase Dorya products, fabrics, finishes, and catalogs for designers' access. In addition, Dorya will operate year round at its 6,000-square-foot showroom at 200 Steele Building in High Point.
The 30-year-old global brand was introduced to the U.S. market with a launch party given by Architectural Digest Magazine during the April 2010 International Home Furnishings Market, and has been profiled in Florida Design Magazine, and featured in Architectural Digest Magazine, Miami Home and eeÌcor Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, Robb Report, and on thehome.com. With several showrooms in Turkey, as well as multiple international vendors, Dorya has 200 employees and will maintain its production facility in Izmir, Turkey.
Dorya is distributed mainly in 16 countries including England, the United States, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Panama.
January 11,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on January 12, 2012
International Market Centers announced two promotions and one new hire to the furniture leasing divisions in Las Vegas and High Point.
Ryan Mahoney and Jared Worrall have been promoted to leasing managers for the permanent home furnishings leasing team in Las Vegas.
"Both Jared and Ryan have been very effective ambassadors to the Las Vegas Market, exceeding sales goals and establishing strong relationships with our customers," said Tom Mitchell, president of home furnishings for IMC. "These highly experienced individuals have a keen understanding of our customers' business objectives as well as the value of our marketing platform, and as a result, will excel in these new leasing positions."
Mahoney previously served as the sponsorship manager at World Market Center Las Vegas since May 2009, assisting exhibitors and tenants in executing highly strategic and creative marketing campaigns at the bi-annual Las Vegas Furniture Market. Before that he worked for one year as an account executive for the Gift+Home segment of Las Vegas Market. Previously, he worked as an account executive at a leading Las Vegas tradeshow management company, Convexx, where he served for more than five years.
Worrall previously served in sales and business development for the Gift+Home tradeshow segment at World Market Center Las Vegas since July 2010. Before that, he spent three years as a senior account manager within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He also has worked for one of the largest specialized staffing firms in the world where he managed new business development within the graphic design and information technology industries.
In addition to these promotions in Las Vegas, Angie Nelson has joined the High Point leasing team as a leasing manager. Nelson has worked in the home furnishings industry in sales, customer service, administration and design for more than 27 years, with a majority of that time spent in High Point. She most recently served in sales and customer service for Verellen in High Point and before that was a design and sales consultant for Furnitureland South in Jamestown, N.C. She also has previous sales experience for Rose Furniture Company and Pella Window and Door.
"We're thrilled to have Angie join IMC's High Point leasing team," Mitchell said. "I'm confident she will be a terrific asset and provide customers with excellent service and a compelling market experience."
International Market Centers is the world's largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries. IMC owns and operate 11.5 million square feet of exhibition space in High Point and Las Vegas. In addition, IMC operates the Las Vegas Design Center, a year-round resource open to both the design trade and consumers.