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November 8,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on November 9, 2011
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Nebraska Furniture Mart announces plans to open what may be the worlds biggest single-use retail store in Texas. KETV confirmed the plans Tuesday night. NFM Executive Vice President Bob Batt told KETV the company plans to expand in Colony, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The new development would be a 2-story building with 1.8 million square feet of space. 546-thousand of that would be retail space and the rest would be a warehouse, said Batt. Batt said the new store could bring in 8-million customers a year and more than 600-million dollars. Batt said that would
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November 8,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on November 9, 2011
San Diego-based
Jeromes Furniture has unveiled a line of five memory foam mattresses under the Jerome's Signature-PEDIC moniker.
The retailer developed bedding line features cool touch technology at a 30 percent to 40 percent savings over national brands, according to the company.
Developed by Mark Navarra, Jerome's bedding merchandiser, Jerry Navarra, chairman, and Ali Tommalieh, bedding specialist, the Jeromes team created the Signature-PEDIC line with sought-after features at Jerome's everyday low prices.
Products include a cool touch ventilation system that allows air to run freely within the mattress making it 12 times cooler than the leading provider of memory foam mattresses; a new molecular formulation that offers a faster bounce back to conform better to various body shapes; and, exceptional pricing. The line ranges from $699 to $2,299 for a queen-size mattress set with product variances to accomodate different body types, sleep styles and budgets.
Memory foam mattresses are the fastest growing category in the bedding industry, and their unique feel is really catching on, said Mark Navarra. As San Diegos largest mattress provider, we get continual feedback from customers, our sales staff, and our service department which allows us to make critical improvements that keep our designs ahead of the marketplace and more competitive.
Price points for a queen-size mattress set are listed as follows with firmness index in parentheses. The firmness scale ranges from one, the softest, to nine being the most firm: Stratus, $1299.99 (7); Serene, $1799.99 (5); and Tranquil, $2299.99 (4). The line's most economical offerings are: Premier, $699.99 (3); and Royale, $899.99 (4).
Were just plain competetive creatures, said Jerry Navarra. It feels good to work closely with our manufacturers and introduce a superior mattress line to our customers at market-beating prices. When we put our name on itthat sets the line apart. Jeromes Signature-PEDIC will be a game changer in our trade area thanks to our ability to bring the best product at the best price.
In addition to having unique products, Jeromes employs a different sales approach.
My certified bedding experts are trained to fit you to the proper mattress for your size and sleep position, Tommalieh said. Fit is more important than price. When we match you up with the correct, high quality, Jeromes Signature mattress, you just hit the bulls eye.
In addition to Jeromes Signature-PEDIC, Jeromes also markets its traditional pocketed spring mattress line under the Jeromes Signature label, and carries a variety of product lines that carry their stamp of approval including Jeromes Dreamscape Mattresses,
Serta,
Beautyrest, and
Aireloom.
November 8,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Social Media on November 9, 2011
Google+, online search engine Google's social media offering, has opened up for businesses and brands with Google+ Pages.
Until Google+ Pages' launch on Monday, Google+ had focused on connecting people, places and things.
"In life we connect with all kinds of people, places and things," wrote Google Senior Vice President of Engineering Vic Gundotra in the site's official blog. "Theres friends and family, of course, but theres also the sports teams we root for, the coffee shops we're loyal to, and the TV shows we cant stop watching (to name a few). So far Google+ has focused on connecting people with other people. But we want to make sure you can build relationships with all the things you care aboutfrom local businesses to global brands--so today we're rolling out Google+ Pages worldwide."
A number of Pages are already available, but any organization will soon be able to join the community at plus.google.com/pages/create.
Pages so far include: All American Rejects, Anderson Cooper 360, Angry Birds, Barcelona Football Club, Burberry, Dallas Cowboys, Good Morning America, H&M, Macy's, Modelland, The Muppets, Pepsi, Phoenix Suns, Save the Children, Special Report with Bret Baier, Toyota, Train, WWE, X Games and Zen Bikes.
November 8,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on November 9, 2011
Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) has honored three associates and a retailing family for excellence with its Golden Kite award, the company's highest recognition.
This year's Golden Kite honorees are: Amy Franks, district design manager, Boston, Mass.; Jeff Baker, manager of operations and logistics, Danbury, Conn.; Mike Worth, regional operations manager, Orleans, Vt.; and the Chesnick family, independent Ethan Allen retailers who operate six Ethan Allen Design Centers in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas.
Historically, the Golden Kite has been awarded to one individual per year, but this year the award was given to three outstanding individuals, as well as a family who have been Ethan Allen retailers for more than 40 years. The recipients received the awards during the company's International Conference in Danbury, Conn., in October.
"With the theme of our Conference focusing on the Power of People, it was only fitting that we took the time to honor a few exceptional associates who epitomize what our company stands for--pride, innovation, and exceptional service," said Farooq Kathwari, chairman, president and CEO of Ethan Allen. "Running our business is like flying a kite. If you focus on doing what is right, success follows.
"We believe that the heart of the kite is made up of our people, and its tail represents our business success. The dedication of our associates, Amy, Jeff, Mike, and the entire Chesnick family, have earned them all the respect and loyalty of their many friends and colleagues at Ethan Allen and in the communities they serve."
November 8,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on November 9, 2011
World Market Center has opened registration and named hotel partners for the Jan. 30-Feb. 3 Las Vegas Furniture Market.
Registration includes "Quick Reg," which allows returning attendees to register with a single click at lasvegasmarket.com in order to receive their badges before the show. Exhibitors also can register in their WMCommunity profiles. When registering, attendees are also encouraged to book their hotel rooms through Las Vegas Markets online hotel block to ensure discounted rates.
World Market Center Las Vegas also has negotiated discounted rates with more than 20 leading Las Vegas hotels. Nightly rates are as low as $39 and include properties both on and off the Las Vegas Strip. Discounted hotel rates available through lasvegasmarket.com include:
Aria Resort & Casino at City Center, as low as $179.
Bally's Las Vegas, as low as $55.
Bellagio Las Vegas, as low as $179.
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, as low as $169.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas, as low as $65.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, as low as $88.
Hilton Grand Vacations, as low as $105.
Mandarin Oriental, as low as $229.
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, as low as $75.
New York New York, as low as $90.
Paris Las Vegas, as low as $95.
PH Towers Westgate, as low as $75.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, as low as $69.
Plaza, as low as $59.
Stratosphere, as low as $39.
Treasure Island, as low as $79.
Tropicana, as low as $55.
Trump International Hotel, as low as $114.
Vdara Hotel & Spa at City Center, as low as $159.
Venetian, as low as $209.
Wynn Las Vegas, as low as $193.
Rates are subject to hotel availability.