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By Aggregated Content in Business Strategy on May 13, 2011
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American Furniture Warehouse has purchased land on the Southeast corner of the intersection of E. Woodmen Rd and Powers Blvd to open a new store location. AFW paid a reported $8.29 million to a Denver based LLC for the 33.4 acres at 6910 Templeton Gap Rd.
Only two days prior to the purchase, AFW sold an older building at 1815 N. Academy Blvd that currently houses American Classics Marketplace near the intersection of Constitution and N. Academy to a LLC headed by Gary and Jacquiline Brookshire the Son and
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By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on May 13, 2011
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An employee at a San Antonio Ashley Furniture Homestore was shot and killed Thursday morning.
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By Aggregated Content in Store Openings on May 13, 2011
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Closeout furniture store Furniture and Mattress 86 has plans to open in Redding, Calif.
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By Aggregated Content in Store Openings on May 13, 2011
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Merinos Home Furnishings Warehouse will open Saturday at the site of the old Burlington Mills textile plant in Mooresville, N.C.
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By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on May 13, 2011
Leggett & Platt has recognized Arizona furniture retailer Bedmart for a 300-pluse percent increase in power foundation sales over the last two years.
With three Leggett & Platt power foundation models on each of its 30 sales floors, Bedmart sold more than 1,500 power foundations to customers in 2010. The company is on track to sell more than 2,000 Leggett & Platt foundations in 2011.
"Bedmart has embraced power foundations as a lifestyle product and has tailored its marketing and training to communicate the benefits of these products to younger, active consumers," said Rob Woods, president of Leggett & Platt Consumer Products Group. "Their commitment to the category serves as an example to other retailers looking to increase their revenue while better serving their customers."
In addition to a significant newspaper advertising program that illustrates the benefits of power foundations, Bedmart invests in Retail Sales Associate training to ensure associates are able to help their customers experience power foundations and complete the sales cycle. Each year, Bedmart provides 30-40 hours of group training to its RSAs as well as one-on-one follow-up and continued practice.
"While our company's typical power foundation customer has traditionally been older, we are talking more and more to younger, active consumers about how a power foundation can help them sleep better and enjoy their time in bed," said Chet Goldberg, founder of Bedmart. "With three strong power foundation options from Leggett & Platt as well as the companyÃs RSA training materials and consumer-oriented brochures, our sales associates are prepared to help shoppers create their ideal sleep environment."