October 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in on October 25, 2011
Swansea, Mass.-based
Cardi's Furniture is shifting its merchandising focus to fill its more than 21 stores with furniture made in New England.
The retailer believes buying local means buying better because it supports local business and the local economy. Nick Cardi, co-owner of Cardi's Furniture, said made in America and made in Rhode Island are making a comeback.
"As natives of Rhode Island, we remember when 'Made in America' and more importantly 'Made in Rhode Island' meant something," he said. "These days, 'Made in Rhode Island' is more meaningful than ever. So all of us here at Cardi's are proud to offer furniture manufactured at Modulus Furniture located right here in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. That's right--hand-built upholstery manufactured in Rhode Island for Rhode Islanders, as well as our neighbors throughout New England."
October 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on October 25, 2011
Red Egg and
Four Hands have been honored for the most creative, innovative showrooms at
High Point Furniture Market.On the Stars Under the Stars stage, High Point Market Authority COO Tammy Nagem presented Red Egg (showroom at 415 W. High Ave.) with the prestigious Best of Market Award in the High Point Market Showroom Design Competition. The award singles out the best display for Fall 2011 as determined by a jury of respected industry editors.
The panel of judges for the annual event included Margaret Russell, editor in chief of Architectural Digest; iconic designer and architect David Easton; and Tracy Bulla, senior product editor for Home Accents Today.
Red Egg was recognized by the judges for its serene display space and its use of accessories to layer a white-on-white palette. According to the judges, runners up for the Best of Market award this season were
C.R. Laine Furniture (IHFC-H1004), and
BeeLine Home by Bunny Williams (310 N. Hamilton St.).
Four Hands (Union Square 201) took the People's Choice Award for the third year in a row. For People's Choice, all marketgoers were invited to vote for their favorite showroom design via Twitter or text messaging. Judging criteria is left to the discretion of individual Market attendees. Runners up in the Peoples Choice competition included Roweboat Art() (430 N. Wrenn St.) and Dorya() (200 Steele 144).
Winning entrants in each category were presented with a crystal trophy cup for display in their showroom.
October 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Rent-To-Own on October 25, 2011
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z5379285831&z=1250249032
Rent-to-own retailer Aaron's Inc.'s stock fell more than 6 percent Tuesday as the furniture and appliance rental company cut the high end of its full-year adjusted earnings guidance.
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October 23,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Business Strategy on October 24, 2011
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z5374754105&z=1250249027
Leons Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) will open four new superstores in three provinces within the next two weeks as part of a multi-year expansion by the Toronto-based furniture and electronics retailer.
One of the new stores will be opened Thursday in Mississauga, west of Toronto. Three of the stores will be opened on Nov. 3, in Regina, the Montreal community of Rosemere, Que., and a franchised store in Drummondville, Que.
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October 23,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on October 24, 2011
Today's
HFBusiness NOW! is brought to you by
Sitcom Furniture and
Hangar One vodka. Sitcom is marking its 20th anniversary in its High Point showroom in the International Home Furnishings Center, Hamilton 504.