August 29,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Case Goods on August 30, 2011
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z5133863443&z=1250249027
New domestic furniture maker Lincolton Furniture is getting attention.
Read Full Article...
August 28,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on August 29, 2011
Tempur-Pedic brought its "Roadshow Experience" training program to home furnishings buying group MEGA Group USA's convention last week in Nashville, Tenn.
The Tempur-Pedic Roadshow Experience first hit the road in March and has made stops at retailers in top markets such as New York, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Phoenix among others. Because the training program is available on a limited basis, MEGA sponsored the event exclusively for its members to experience at its national convention.
On opening day of the event, MEGA retailer members received an afternoon of focused education on Tempur-Pedic's mattresses and pillows including consumer and product research behind the production, insight into the technology and manufacturing, and detailed information on Tempur's marketing and retailer support program.
"We are thrilled to sponsor the Tempur-Pedic Road Show training for our members," said Jerry Honea, COO of MEGA Group USA. "Because most of our members would find it cost prohibitive to experience the Road Show, we decided to bring the show to them. It gave our members more knowledge and confidence in selling the Tempur product."
David Wachendorfer, vice president of sales development and retail training for Tempur-Pedic, conducted the four-hour training session, which was designed to show retailers how they can achieve higher close rates, higher ticket sales, and enhanced customer experience with the Tempur-Pedic product.
"It was a great experience," said Brian Davis of The Bedroom Store in Maryland Heights, Mo. "Even though we have carried Tempur for 10 years, it was very beneficial. The presentation on the Ergo System was extremely helpful and provided some key insights for us to take back and close sales."
MEGA Group USA continued its four-day convention Friday with additional breakout and training sessions on a variety of topics including web services, social media, consumer finance, and more. The vendor show opened on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. immediately following key note speaker Jeff Korhan, expert marketer in new media, and closed Sunday at noon.
MEGA Group USA, Germantown, Tenn., has 1,600 retail members in 2,500 store fronts throughout the United States.
August 28,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on August 29, 2011
Home furnishings franchisor Decorating Den Interiors has named Steve and Kira Kline master license franchisee for developing the Western Ohio market.
The husband and wife team, owners of Lawson Enterprises LLC, Toledo, Ohio, have owned several home furnishings businesses in the past 25 years, including operations for Ethan Allen, Lazboy, Commercial Interiors and Contemporary Interiors stores.
Along with their son and Chief Operating Officer Russell Kline and Commercial Design Director Suzanne Brockway, they will introduce Decorating Den Interiors to prospective franchisees and retail clients throughout the Toledo, Dayton and Columbus markets.
Residential interior design and business training will be provided by Kira Kline, an award-winning decorator who has a 25-year career in all aspects of residential interior design. As the Lawson Enterprises' residential design director, she will oversee all aspects of the company's design training and ongoing support programs. Brockway's role is to focus her extensive 35 years of experience in all aspects of commercial design with the company's interior designers and business owners.
Decorating Den Interiors currently has almost 500 interior designers and franchise owners throughout North America. Each franchise is independently owned and operated, and offers their client creative design solutions from thousands of top quality samples of window, wall and floor covering, furniture and accessories for the home or office.
August 27,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Business Strategy on August 28, 2011
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z5126660301&z=1250249032
The New La-z-boy Furniture Galleries on Route 1 in Groton, owned by Myron Hendel, CEO and his son Jon Hendel, president. Tim Martin/The Day Myron Hendel CEO of Americana Furniture in Waterford earlier this month. The family is expanding again, with a new venture in Groton. of The furniture business has been a part of the Hendel family for nearly a century. And now, Myron Hendel and his son Jon have further expanded those interests by opening a
Read Full Article...
August 25,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on August 26, 2011
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z5122888395&z=1250249029
The city of Ringgold, Ga., continues to pick up the pieces nearly four months after tornadoes devastated the area. Cochrans Furniture was damaged in the tornadoes of April 27, and since then, the furniture store has been rebuilding, as well as doing some renovations. Cochrans is holding a re-grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony this morning to highlight their open for business status, as well as educate the public on future renovation plans. The repairs on Cochrans Furniture store included rebuilding the loading dock and the sign on the front of their building, which was completely ripped
Read Full Article...