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June 23,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Business Strategy on June 24, 2011
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Furniture retailer Ethan Allen Interiors Inc plans to enter the Indian market in the next 12 months as it targets contribution from international sales to be a quarter of its total sales, its chief executive said. "We are aggressively pursuing several international markets including India," Chief Executive Farooq Kathwari told Reuters in an interview. The company plans to target the medium and upper range of products in India. "Most likely, it is going to be a joint venture (in India) that would operate its own retail as well as licensees as we have in the United
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June 23,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Casual Furniture on June 24, 2011
The International Casual Furnishings Association will honor the 2011 Apollo Award finalists at a gala dinner during the September 12-15 International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market.
The Wednesday, Sept. 14 event will be held at
The Field Museum in Chicago and is open to both members and non-members of ICFA. The evening begins with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. The awards program will conclude at 9 p.m., after which guests may enjoy dancing and dessert, which will be served at stations around the event hall.
The Apollo Awards honor retail excellence in the outdoor furniture industry. The program also will include recognition of Robert D. Vanderminden Sr. of
Telescope Casual Furniture, who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. A fashion show of outdoor furniture fabrics, co-sponsored by Casual Living and industry fabric suppliers, will provide entertainment during the dinner.
Seating at the event is limited, and Friday, July 22 is the deadline for ordering tickets. Seats are $48 each or $480 for a table of 10 for ICFA members. The non-member price is $75 each or $750 for a table of 10.
For further information or a ticket order form,
contact Rhonda Craven.
June 23,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on June 24, 2011
Resource Furniture has opened a new showroom in Toronto. The retailer, which specializes in space-saving furniture designs, sells furniture made by
Clei and other European suppliers.
Our systems are designed to reinvent space, says Howard Klerer, president, Resource Furniture Ontario. City dwellers, suburbanites, and cottage-goers are looking for ways to maximize their living space. We can help. For condo owners it is especially important to live comfortably in smaller spaces without sacrificing on lifestyle. Being able to entertain in a 500- or 600-square-foot condo or host weekend guests is important. People want to embrace their own style of living and these multi-functional furniture systems help them to do just that.
In keeping with the European aesthetic, Resource Furniture offers a variety of finishes and fabrics options.
We are happy to help clients who come in with floor plans. Many people are buying condos and townhomes pre-construction and are looking for ways to best utilize their space," Klerer said. "They are picking finishes for their new home or their pied-Ã -terre and want furniture that will complement their choices. Others are looking to create space in existing homesconverting an office so it also functions as a guest room or adding additional entertaining space. Our representatives can help clients with both the design aesthetic and the function."
The company also has showrooms in New York and British Columbia, and plans to open in Vancouver, Montreal and Hong Kong later this year.
June 23,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Business Strategy on June 24, 2011
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More than 500 American flags are on display at Woods Furniture in Clarkesville. The flags are part of the America Works campaign recently launched by Woods in celebration of the stores 50th anniversary. For 50 years, we have looked first to Americans for value-driven products to sell at Woods. And, we continue to seek out furniture and accessories made in America and bring them to Habersham when the value is obvious, said Mike Callahan, president of Woods Furniture. More and more customers are asking Where is this sofa or mattress set made? as they seek an opportunity to buy
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June 22,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on June 23, 2011
Furniture Classics Limited will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer with a number a market specials at markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas.
During both markets, the company will serve hors d'oeuvres in the afternoons, and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
The company was founded by R. Douglas Ricks in 1991 as a specialist in hand-carved 18th century mahogany reproductions. Since then, the company has expanded to include reproductions from the 19th and 20th century, and upholstery. In addition, the company has an outdoor seating division called
Two Palms Casual. Furniture Classics plans to add to its product assortment during markets in 2011.
The timing is right, said Michael Ricks, president. We were fortunate to benefit from new customer growth during the recent recession. From the design trade and lifestyle specialty stores to independent retailers and Top 100 accounts, our customer base has expanded across the board. This is due in part to our broad and diverse product line, but also to our continued focus on value pricing. Our product and pricing, coupled with our commitment to keeping a strong domestic inventory makes Furniture Classics a profitable and dependable resource. With continued strength in the business climate, we feel that now is the time catapult forward with our most aggressive product launch ever.