November 21,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Business Strategy on November 22, 2011
Case goods vendor
Magnussen Home Furnishings has rolled out its
iPad app iCatalog for its sales representatives to showcase Magnussens products and enhance sales presentations.
"We work very hard to introduce great products, and now we have an innovative way to present them to our customers," said Nathan Cressman, sr. vice president of merchandising, marketing and sales. "Our iCatalog App is going to help us showcase our products and quickly get the information to our sales representatives that they need in order to help them sell more effectively."
The apps key features include:
Showcases products. Products are bold and brilliant on the iPad screen with large, vibrant roomscenes and silhouette shot product photography. Users can easily zoom in and out on product details.
Multiple product information and views. The app allows searches by group name, number and lifestyle, provides product detail information, group views, item views, and the ability to finger swipe from group to group and item to item.
E-mailing and printing capabilities: Group views and item views can be e-mailed to the customer or printed from the app.
Create and send presentations: The app allows reps to create customized customer presentations that can then be emailed to customers or printed.
Access to presentation documents: Specific documents pertinent to presentations are also accessible within the app including brochures, corporate presentations, special program information, and promotional information
Operates anywhere: The App operates everywhere even without a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. Its local database ensures a quick interactive experience not dependent on Internet access.
We are extremely pleased to launch this app for our sales force this year. said Richard Magnussen, CEO. It is an innovative way to present our product and integrate data using the iPad. It will enhance how our sales representatives interact with their customers, allowing them to increase productivity and efficiency.
November 20,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in on November 21, 2011
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Crews are on the scene of a fire at the old Bassett furniture plant in Henry County. Dispatchers tell News 7 the fire broke out around 1:30 Monday morning. News 7 has a crew on the scene and will bring you more information as it becomes available.
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November 20,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on November 21, 2011
Furniture retailer Gorman's Home Furnishings and Interior Design and Stressless are partnering to donate to the Famington Hills, Mich.-area ARC.
Under the promotion, Gorman's will offer $200 off a Stressless recliner and $400 off a Stressless Royal recliner with a minimum $50 consumer donation to The Arc. The promotion runs from Nov. 25 through Jan. 16.
The Arc is the world's largest community-based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The nonprofit organization exists to ensure citizens with disabilities are valued, and that they and their families can participate fully in, and contribute to, the life of the community.
"By donating to The Arc, you can help comfort someone in a way that is much more meaningful," said Tom Lias, president of Gorman's. "The community's support of The Arc, and other organizations like it, continues to be of the utmost importance to us at Gorman's and we are committed to helping to create a LIFELINE OF HOPE for the disabled and their families."
Go online for more information regarding the promotion.
November 20,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Store Openings on November 21, 2011
Bobby Berk Home has opened its newest home furnishings store on Peachtree Street in midtown Atlanta.
The 8,000-square-foot location is the largest U.S. store for the New York-based retailer, which has been a product resource on the past two season's of HGTV's Design Star show.
"Sophistication, love for design and a vibrant downtown not found in many American cities, makes for an inviting location for our third and largest store," said Bobby Berk, company founder and creative director. "We are excited to be here welcoming old and new friends. Many of our New York clients spend time in Atlanta and are excited to know that they can now find the same high-quality, affordable furnishings and home decor as well here in Atlanta."
The two-story store's decor features a mix of texture and color with industrial-style concrete floors and stainless steel fitments, complemented by rich walnut plank walls, and bright orange accents. Berk's partnership with Canadian furniture manufacturer Gus Modern continues to grow with the addition of Gus Modern's first Flagship Studio, which is the only store in the world featuring the entire Gus Modern line under one roof.
Most upholstery will be in-stock in the store or is a part of a Quick-Ship program. Gus Modern's furniture is fully FSC-certified.
The store boasts two dedicated design consultants, Barry Strain and Kelli Andrews.
November 20,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on November 21, 2011
Nov. 20-Dec. 4, Benjamin Rugs and Furniture will donate 5 percent of sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Opened in September of 2005 in Secaucus, N.J., Benjamin Rugs and Furniture is the brainchild of owner Benny Aziz and his wife, Interior Designer Stephanie Cohen. The store represents an expansion from the company's core business, oriental rug importing and wholesaling, into the sale of all types of home furnishings, accessories and lighting.
Shoppers will find a large selection of both transitional and traditional home furnishings including brands such as Bernhardt, Hickory Chair, Stanley, Lexington, Hickory White, CR Laine, Elite Leather, Vangaurd, Schnadig, Bradington Young, Universal Furniture, American Drew, Theadore Alexander, Nuevo Living, Ferguson Copeland, Global Views and more.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has invested more than $1 billion to become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.