October 17,
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By Aggregated Content in Furniture Retailing on October 18, 2010
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A pair of brothers focused on offering "low-cost, high-quality" furniture have tapped into customers' desire for bargains, gaining such momentum that their 7-year-old business will expand by two stores this month.
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By Aggregated Content in Rugs on October 18, 2010
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Rizzy Home made its official debut this week at the High Point International Market. The new name reflects the company's diversification into the furniture business.
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By Aggregated Content in High Point on October 18, 2010
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Brian Casey, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority did an e-mail interview with Dennis Seid, business editor of the
Daily Journal in Tupelo, Miss., last week. Read the details.
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October 17,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on October 18, 2010
A crowd of
High Point Market attendees were caught up in the middle of a flash mob in the courtyard in front of Showplace Sunday evening.
As unsuspecting buyers, sales reps and other marketgoers were hustling here and there after a full day, young dancers, one by one, stepped out and performed a dance to Michael Jackson's "Beat It." Then, just as quickly as they had started the 20 dancers, disappeared off into the crowd.
If you missed it, you can enjoy the video here.
October 17,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Advertising on October 18, 2010
Susan Weatherhead has been named director of marketing for advertising agency
Banker & Brisebois Advertising. In her new role, Weatherhead is responsible for leading the agencys comprehensive marketing strategy and new business development efforts to expand in the retail arena. She alsos serve in a brand management capacity working with B&Bs home furnishings manufacturers accounts.
Weatherhead brings with her nearly 20 years of experience in sales, integrated marketing, public relations, advertising and communications management for retail, consumer product, and government and entertainment industries.
Pepsi-Cola,
Colgate-Palmolive, Pier 1 Imports,
Borders Books,
Kroger and the
U.S. Navy are among many regional and national account acquisitions she is credited with throughout her career.
She comes to B&B with an impressive track record of agency innovation and account diversification in her previous position as senior vice president of new business director at
Campbell-Ewald Advertising.