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February 2,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Casual Furniture on February 3, 2011
The International Casual Furnishings Association has added two new members to its Retail Council.
Bruce Erickson of Williams All Seasons, Highland Park, Ill., and David Schweig of Sunnyland Furniture, Dallas, Texas, both have joined the Council for a two-year term.
Continuing in leadership roles on the 2011 Retail Council are Chairman Greg Martin of Kolo Collection, Atlanta, Ga.; and Vice Chairman Cathy Galbreath, ABSCO Fireplace & Patio, Birmingham, Ala.
Joanne Clime, Stauffers of Kissell Hill, Lititz, Pa.; Keith Guidry of Percy Guidry Hearth & Patio, Lafayette, La.; and Larry Talbott of Fishels Furniture, Portland, Ore., are serving terms on the Council that will conclude at the end of 2011.
Gary Ecoff of Carls Patio, Boca Raton, Fla., and Kristine Schultz-Hutchinson, Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, Calif., are serving terms that conclude at the end of 2012.
Paul DeMerlis, The Sign of the Skier, Toronto, Ontario; Mary Fruehauf, Fruehauf's Patio & Garden, Boulder, Colo.; and Becky Stover, Stover Hearth & Patio, Frederick, Md., are serving terms that expire at the end of 2013.
February 1,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on February 2, 2011
WithIt is honoring female professionals in home, furnishings and related industries in a new recognition campaign that started this week on the organization's
Facebook fan page.
Women to Watch will acknowledge 39 outstanding professionals who have made noteworthy contributions to their industries and communities.
A single recipient will be announced each business day through Friday, March 25.
As a leadership development network, WithIt is first to recognize female leaders in the home and furnishings industries, said 2011 WithIt President Mary Leigh Howell. Women to Watch will identify these top talents, as well as create excitement among our members and prospects via social media channels. Were building momentum for our annual WOW Awards finalists, too, who will be announced Aug. 24 during WithIts 2011 educational conference in Raleigh, N.C.
The honorees can also be tracked via
Twitter.
February 1,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on February 2, 2011
The National Home Furnishings Association has reached an agreement with Velocitags to offer NHFA members affordable tagging solutions.
NHFA and Velocitags, Houston, Texas, negotiated for almost a year on the deal, which lets users quickly create professional tags online for items of any size.
"In an economy when companies are budgeting to save as much as possible, we saw a need to cut down on the time and expense of generating price tags by hand," said Velocitags Founder Alan Lucien. "When considering the cost of supplies and human labor, Velocitags can generate tags for usually 97 percent less money than writing them by hand, therefore allowing the company to change out tags regularly and keep there showrooms looking fresh. Not to mention it eliminates the costly mistake of inaccurate calculations during pricing."
Each user's system stores the product information allowing Velocitags to act as a stand alone solution to automatically calculate pricing, markup and discounts. The system also can utilize manufacturer price lists or a user's current software package that might not have a sophisticated solution to generate the price tags. Unique features such as cost code and bar-coding capabilities have been added to the software making it an all inclusive solution.
Further information, including a complete demo of the product can be found at the Velocitag's Web site or by calling 888.337.3384.
Velocitags includes more than 300 custom graphics, 12 sizes and 2 orientations. There are no complicated settings, and no artistic ability needed. The Velocitags product is now available to all association members, who receive a substantial savings on the systems price thru the use of the "NHFA" promo code when signing up online.
February 1,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on February 2, 2011
Denver-area furniture retailer Colorado Style Home Furnishings has opened a new, expanded furniture showroom in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
At 60,000-square feet, the new showroom triples the size of its prior store.
"With 300 percent more space, we have the ability to offer fine furniture you can't find anywhere else," said Owner Brent Simon. "Our selection includes a tremendous amount of original product, handpicked pieces, one-of-a-kind, new collections with the latest designs and hottest trends in addition to the handcrafted quality furnishings our customers love."
The store also will more custom furniture choices than before, with plus hundreds of leathers and fabrics options for sofas, chairs or sectionals just the way they want it.
Colorado Style is adding staff with the expansion.
February 1,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Legal on February 2, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with The Land of Nod, announced a voluntary recall last week of the company's Rosebud drop-side cribs.
The cribs pose entrapment, suffocation and fall hazards. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The recall involves around 300 cribs manufactured for Northbrook, Ill.-based Land of Nod by Status Furniture, now out of business.
The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures can also occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear.
CPSC and The Land of Nod have received 13 reports involving drop-side hardware that has malfunctioned or failed. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact The Land of Nod to receive instructions on how to receive a merchandise credit for the full purchase price of the crib ($599). The Land of Nod is undertaking this recall for its customers because Status Furniture is out of business. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the childs age.
For additional information, contact The Land of Nod at 800.933.9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Central Time) Monday-Friday, e-mail here, or visit The Land of Nod Web site.