February 7,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Advertising on February 8, 2011
Bedding supplier Sealy ramped up the steam factor with its Afterglow commercial airing during Sunday's Super Bowl.
The commercial features several couples in bed following romantic interludes with a clever tag line at the end that touts Sealy's support for whatever you do in bed.
Great spot to a great number of viewers.
Check it out!
February 7,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on February 8, 2011
La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB) announced on Monday the resignation of residential Senior Vice President of Sales and Merchandising Greg White.
A release from Monroe, Mich.-based La-Z-Boy said White has resigned to pursue an entrepreneurial venture.
White, 43, began his career at La-Z-Boy in 1988 in the Customer Service area and progressed through the company, taking on various positions of increasing responsibility. He was named senior vice president of sales and merchandising in 2008.
"Greg has spent his entire career at La-Z-Boy and has demonstrated his unwavering commitment and dedication to customers, suppliers and all his colleagues," said Kurt Darrow, president and CEO. "He excelled in many different areas of the company, finding his passion for merchandising and was instrumental in the transformation of our product line to one that is more stylish and competitive. He has been a great leader of our sales team and will be missed by all. While we are disappointed by his departure, we understand his desire to pursue other opportunities. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and are appreciative of his many years of service to our great company."
Until a replacement is named, all of White's direct reports will report to Darrow.
Greg White said, "La-Z-Boy is literally in my blood and it will always be a part of me," White said. "I have enjoyed my many years at the company and have gained experience in a multitude of areas and made many friends both within the company and throughout the industry. At this point in my life, I have aspirations to pursue opportunities outside of the furniture industry and am looking forward to new professional challenges. I leave behind a great team of colleagues who will undoubtedly continue to move the company forward."
February 7,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Rugs on February 8, 2011
Rug vendor Jaipur has moved its corporate offices to a larger facility in Norcross, Ga., still in metro Atlanta.
"I'm very excited about the positive impact of our relocation to the Norcross facility," said Jaipur President and CEO Asha Chaudhary. "More than doubling our existing warehouse and office space, it will allow us greater opportunities to better service our customers with faster delivery times, improved stocking capabilities and a growing customer service support team.
"I'd like to thank our customers for making this possible. Without their amazing support reflected through strong sales in recent years, transitioning to this larger location could not have become a reality."
February 7,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Legal on February 8, 2011
The owner of now-defunct furniture store Style Furniture was convicted of fraud, the Houston Chronicle reported Monday.
Peter Luong Tran faces 20-plus years in prison after a federal jury convicted him of bank fraud and five counts of access device fraud.
Prosecutors said he used his Houston store to process fraudulently obtained credit cards for cash totaling more than $400,000.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 13.
February 7,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Customer Service on February 8, 2011
Furniture stores don't come off too well in a Smart Money article on "what furniture stores don't tell you."
Here's a sampling:
* We don't get paid until you buy. That's why we're so pushy.
* No matter what I say, your furniture might not arrive anytime soon.
* We're not responsible for any damage to the furnitureand that crack in the wall the couch made? Not our problem either.
* There's a lot you don't know about our quality.
* You should never pay the full sticker price.
* Prepare to spend hundreds more after making the purchase.
* Our financing plans may do damage to your credit score.
* "Design consultant" is a fancy title for salesperson.
* The best deals are in the back.
* Good luck reselling your pieces.
For the entire article, click "10 Things Furniture Stores Won't Say" and read on.