August 25,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Bankruptcy on August 26, 2011
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Crawford Furniture has filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization, which effectively freezes all attempts by creditors to collect on their debts. It's the latest attempt to keep the 127-year-old furniture maker in Jamestown alive. Crawford's financial problems became abundantly clear over the weekend. The landlord at both locations is the Benderson Company and Crawford's filing shows some of what they owe in back rent. They owe $98,000 to one landlord, $161,000 to another, and $60,000 to another.
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August 25,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Executive Changes on August 26, 2011
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Weekends Only Furniture Outlet hired Derrick Hayes as its new district manager. He will be responsible for store leadership and directing the day-to-day activities of store managers throughout the St. Louis area. Hayes most recently worked at Cost Plus World Market in St. Paul, Minn., where he spent seven years as district manager. He was also with Best Buy for 16 years in various roles, including the regional operations manager.
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August 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in on August 25, 2011
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Cost Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPWM) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended July 30, 2011 and provided financial guidance for the third quarter and full year of fiscal 2011. Second Quarter and First Half of Fiscal 2011 Highlights Same store sales for the quarter increased 2.8% on top of a 6.5% increase for the quarter last year Customer count for the quarter increased 5.5% on top of a 5.8% increase for the quarter last year Net loss from continuing operations for the first six months was $10.8 million compared to a net loss of $16.7 million for
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August 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on August 25, 2011
The Western Home Furnishings Association andthe National Home Furnishings Association have scheduled the 2012 Home Furnishings Industry Conference for May 6-8.
The 2012 conference, themed "California Dreamin'--Gaining the Edge," will take place at the Westin Mission Hills in Palm Springs, Calif.
the 2012 Home Furnishings Industry Conference will show attendees how to gain a competitive edge in today's marketplace while following their dreams to build a better future for their business and the industry. Education will be created to meet the needs of all attendees; retailers, manufacturers and services providers.
To launch the 2012 HFIC campaign, WHFA is letting attendees vote on their favorite logo through the Home Furnishings Industry Conference Facebook page. To submit a vote, click here, scroll through the four logo designs, and leave the letter of your favorite logo in the comments section. The logo with the most votes will become the official 2012 Home Furnishings Industry Conference logo.
"The industry is really starting to embrace technology, which will play a big part at this year's conference," said WHFA Events Director, Cindi Williams. "We have a brand new Social Media Strategy, are developing an HFIC app, putting together a more robust microsite and offering 'you-tell-us' education where attendees can vote on sessions they want repeated on day two of the conference. What better way to launch the 2012 HFIC then with a fun interactive contest?"
Voting for the 2012 HFIC logo is open until Sept. 14. Those interested in participating as a sponsor or partner of this event, should contact Cindi Williams by e-mail or at 916.960.0277. For the latest information and updates on the Home Furnishings Industry Conference, follow the event on Facebook.
August 24,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Home Theater on August 25, 2011
Lane Furniture has implemented QR (quick response) technology on all hang tags and support materials for new home entertainment product.
Quick response technology is a specific matrix barcode that is readable by dedicated QR readers and smartphones.
As part of its launch of nine new home entertainment groups at Las Vegas market earlier this month, Lane incorporated QR codes on the products' hang tags that, once snapped by a smartphone or tablet, send the user to complete details including product features, styling, fabric availability and sizes/dimensions.
"On the retail floor, it is vital to make the consumer shopping experience as easy as possible," said Greg Roy, president of Lane, Tupelo, Miss. "By incorporating QR codes on our products, consumers can quickly get all the information they need right on their smartphone to help them make their purchase decision. Our plans are to incorporate QR codes on all new product launches in the future."
Also at Las Vegas Market, Lane's entire national sales force received iPads to aid in their selling efforts and eliminate the need for the traditional three-ring binder. All Lane marketing and sales materials are available to the sales force and their retailers on a dedicated Web site.