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December 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on December 23, 2011
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Nebraska Furniture Mart security guard Mark Warren saved a baby's life last week when he performed CPR on the child in the store last week.
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December 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on December 23, 2011
Luxury furniture and textiles vendor J. Robert Scott has extended the lease on its manufacturing facility in Inglewood, Calif., for more than six years.
The company occupies more than 76,000 square feet of industrial space in the Airport Business Park located at 500 North Oak Street, where all facets of furniture production take place. The facility serves as corporate headquarters for research and design as well.
"The proximity of the design team to production and manufacturing gives us the opportunity to follow products day to day, from prototype through to finished piece, and to observe the birth of new designs as they materialize in the hands of our talented artisans" said Chief Operating Officer Richard I. Chilcott. "As a small organization, this instant access is very supportive of open communication between all divisions."
In this location, the company currently employs 125 seasoned craftspeople in various disciplines, including designers, customer service, and office staff. Many of J. Robert Scotts employees have been with the company for decades.
J. Robert Scott Inc. was founded in 1972 in Los Angeles by Hall of Fame designer Sally Sirkin Lewis. The company was born out of Ms. Lewis desire to provide her clients with contemporary, well made furnishings that met her uncompromising standards of quality and beauty. Lewis serves as president of the company, which has company owned showrooms in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, and London, and representation in 21 cities in 14 countries.
December 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on December 23, 2011
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December 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on December 23, 2011
Logistics provider Globe Express Services has collaborated with three Chinese universities to launch its "GES Future CEO" scholarship program.
On Nov. 11, Nov. 25 and Dec. 9, GES presented GES Future CEO scholarship awards to winners at Dalian Maritime University, Shanghai Maritime University and Nankai University.
Through this program, the company hopes to encourage and support outstanding students who need financial aid to realize their dreams and aspirations. The GES Future CEO annual scholarship fund totals $47,400, which is used to support 100 excellent students. Grants of $16,600 to Nankai University and Dalian Maritime University are matched by the Chinese government, so the universities can generate double sponsorship to develop education. In honor of GES' founder Pierre Y. Abou Khater's personal mission to "provide more opportunities to oriental women," 70 percent of scholarship funding will be granted to female students.
"With this scholarship, we hope to support and encourage the entrepreneurship of university students," said GES CEO Ziad Korban. "We're inspired by the thought that this opportunity could change their lives."
Globe Express Services offers logistics services to companies doing business in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and around the world.
December 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on December 23, 2011
Case goods and upholstered furniture vendor Aico presented three annual awards at its recent annual holiday party in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Employee of the Year award was presented to Director of Fabric Merchandising Jacqueline Moss, who has been with Aico for close to five years.
"The essence of this award is in the acronym AICO, which stands for Attitude, Initiative, Commitment, and Outstanding performance," said Aico President Martin Ploy. "Jackie consistently contributes new ideas while enthusiastically leading the charge in the merchandising of AICO's top-of-bed division."
The Spirit of Excellence went to Showroom Coordinator Leo Martinez in recognition of his exemplary efficiency and energy. Martinez travels to each of the Aico showrooms throughout the year to prepare the showrooms and set up the product. He has been with AICO for almost seven years.
"Leo plays a vital role in the staging of our showrooms," said Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Chuck Reilly. "He is a true leader, and valuable asset to the company."
The Partner in Progress award was presented to actress and artist Jane Seymour in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the design and branding of the collections within the Michael Amini and Jane Seymour, A Design Collaboration. Aico's design collaboration with Jane Seymour was launched in January 2010.
"Jane has great passion for design, and it really shines through when she talks about the product with our customers," said CEO Michael Amini. "She has been an amazing partner, and I look forward to a long and lasting union. ... All three of these awards were well deserved, and I am honored to have such a committed team behind me."