December 9,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Casual Furniture on December 10, 2010
Decking and railing manufacturer Trex Co. has launched outdoor furniture e-commerce site TrexFurniture.com to showcase its Trex Outdoor Furniture collection.
"The ease of navigation on the new site combined with stunning outdoor living vignettes and a depth of product detail make it an exceptional resource for consumers shopping online for durable, low-maintenance outdoor furniture," said Adam Zambanini, director of marketing for Trex, Winchester, Va. "The site also is a convenient way for potential retail partners to become acquainted with the product benefits and style options of the collection."
In addition to online sales and product information, TrexFurniture.com offers a range of resources that make it possible to connect with the brand beyond the Web including a dealer locator to find the nearest location; an e-newsletter to receive information on new Trex products and outdoor living tips; Twitter and Facebook; and a link for interested potential retail partners.
"Many consumers are now turning to the web to research products before they make any purchase--either in-store or online," said Chad Yordy, marketing director for Poly-Wood, the manufacturer and distributor of the Trex Outdoor Furniture collection. "Our goal was to develop a dynamic, informative destination that would provide potential customers all of the resources and assurance they need to feel confident in their buying decision. By clearly outlining product benefits and building an extensive Q&A section, we've been able to simulate online the hands-on, expert assistance that our customers receive at our physical retail locations."
December 9,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on December 10, 2010
A new home furnishings retailer, Alexis Designs, has opened in Grandville, Mich., the Grand Rapids Press reported Wednesday.
The 3,000-square-foot store pairs a design shop with the Design Cafe.
"My whole goal was to bring to the area a more Chicago-style feel so its not the same old thing, said Dana Rickers, owner. "I have products from all over the world with a focus on unique, hard-to-find pieces."
The store features customizable furniture designs by Candice Olson, author and host of the show "Divine Design with Candice Olson" on HGTV; and has four designers on staff. One side of the store is a cafe where customers can relax in some of the custom furniture Rickers sells.
December 8,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in High Point on December 9, 2010
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r3818461212&f=10761
The High Point Market holdings of Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. are in receivership following the default on a loan earlier this year by the showroom operators parent company.
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December 8,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Case Goods on December 9, 2010
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z3818117857&z=1250249029
Stanley Furniture Co. raised $12 million, the maximum gross proceeds possible, through its just concluded rights offering. The rights offering concluded Dec. 8, and was extremely well received and oversubscribed beyond the $12 million.
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December 8,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Retail Closings on December 9, 2010
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DJM Realty has been hired to market Lacks furniture stores, warehouses and other property in Texas as part of the retailers bankruptcy case. Lacks Home Furnishings owns or leases 35 stores.
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