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April 11,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on April 12, 2013
Imax Worldwide Home is rolling out a line of upholstered furniture that is crafted in the U.S.A.
The collection will be available at the High Point Market and can be seen in the company's showroom, W446 in the International Home Furnishings Center.
"We are very excited to introduce this new line of upholstered furniture, built right here in the U.S.A.," said Rex Yoakley, vice president of sales. "Not only does this collection offer high quality construction, but also adds stylish color and pattern at a price point retailers will appreciate."
The Made in the USA upholstered furniture collection is constructed on a solid base using mixed hardwoods with sturdy corner bracing. The collection also has patented vertical fiber seating, eight-gauge sinuous wire springs, dense foam cushioning and Dacron wrap for comfort. The collection is available in a variety of fabrics and designs.
April 11,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Green on April 12, 2013
Kincaid Furniture will host a presentation on healthy, environmentally sustainable furniture at the upcoming High Point Market.
Patricia Bowling, vice president of communications at the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), will make a 30-minute presentation on April 22 at 10 a.m. in the Kincaid showroom. Bowling will also be available for questions from attendees.
"With recent media coverage of flame retardant chemicals in upholstered furniture, consumers are more concerned than ever about what's in the products they buy," Bowling said. "Retailers should be prepared to answer questions about the furniture they carry."
The goals of the presentation are to shed light on the driving forces behind consumer interest in transparency, provide insight and clarity about environmental certifications and provide information for use in educating consumers. A light brunch will be served and an educational hand-out for use on retail sales floors will be provided free of charge.
"Sustainability and environmental issues are hot topics for consumers, furniture manufacturers and retailers, members of the media and home industry bloggers," said Max Dyer, vice president of marketing for Kincaid. "Consumers are becoming more educated about the products they bring into their homes, and we want to help attendees walk away from this talk with a better understanding of these emerging issues and how they can respond."
The Kincaid showroom is located in the International Home Furnishings Center, H1204
April 11,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedroom on April 12, 2013
Solid wood bedroom furniture importer Michael Ashton Designs makes its High Point Furniture Market debut next week.
At Market, the company will exhibit in a 9,000-square-foot showroom, Furniture Plaza, Space 611, just off the escalator on the sixth floor.
Based in Plymouth, Mass., Michael Ashton Designs is a new company making its first-ever market appearance. At the April market, the company will introduce 11 master bedrooms and four juvenile bedroom groups in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary. The products will be made at a group of five factories in Vietnam, with warehousing in Plymouth, High Point and Ontario, Calif. Much of the wood being used--cherry, oak, ash, poplar and pine--will be sourced from the United States and New Zealand.
Well have nine of the master bedroom collections in our warehouses and ready to ship by the time market starts, said company President Mike Facchini, a veteran furniture executive formerly with Tradewins. Retailers will be able to place orders at market and begin receiving product right away. Well have more than $2 million in inventory when we launch.
Michael Ashton Designs plans to maintain U.S. stock on its entire line, including juvenile products, to service small and medium-sized retailers and provide backup stock for large container customers. It has a 20-person sales representative force in place to work with retailers nationwide.
Construction details include an 11-step finishing process, the use of Hangman anti-tipping mechanisms on case pieces, and LED directional lighting and USB ports incorporated into all nightstands.
Were putting a number of functional and safety extras into the product to make the value even stronger, Facchini said.
Initial designs being shown at market include a sophisticated British group; a warm, distressed pine set; a clean, Amish-inspired group; and a painted poplar style. Storage options, including storage beds, are available in all the collections. Price points range from $1,499 to $2,999 retail for a four-piece group.
Were excited that Michael Ashton Designs has chosen High Point as the platform for the launch of its new line, said Julie Messner, vice president of leasing for International Market Centers. The decision to debut in High Point provides another example of why the market is such an important destination for manufacturers and retailers worldwide.
During the April market, Michael Ashton will give away entry tickets for a future raffle of a free Harley-Davidson motorcycle. All container customers are eligible. The prize will be awarded at the October High Point Market.
April 11,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on April 12, 2013
from http://www.omaha.com/article/20130411/MONEY/704129995
Nebraska Furniture Mart's decision to arm its store security staff with handguns is a leap into uncharted territory, retail experts said Thursday.
While other retailers have been taking "baby steps" to beef up security, "they are not taking leaps and bounds like that," said Corrie Tallman, project coordinator at the Loss Prevention Research Council.
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April 11,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in economic news on April 12, 2013
from http://www.cnbc.com/id/100637164
Retail sales slid in March even though producer prices recorded their biggest drop in 10 months ias the cost of gasoline tumbled
The Labor Department said its seasonally adjusted producer price index fell 0.6 percent last month, the largest drop since May, after increasing 0.7 percent in February.
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