FBI Expands World Market Center Presence
January 7, 2009
Furniture Brands International (FBI), St. Louis, announced Wednesday that its Thomasville, Drexel Heritage, Henredon and Maitland Smith brands will make their World Market Center debut at the upcoming 2009 Winter Las Vegas Market, Feb. 9–13. Two other FBI brands, Broyhill and Lane, have shown at World Market Center Las Vegas since the Market's opening in 2005.
Thomasville, Drexel Heritage, Henredon and Maitland-Smith will show in one 22,000-square-foot space on the 12th floor of World Market Center Las Vegas' Building C, with floor and space planning to create a compelling, individual presentation for each brand.
"Thomasville is very excited to be part of the Las Vegas Market," said Thomasville President Ed Teplitz. "It's an opportunity to introduce more retailers to our brand and especially grow our gallery and authorized dealer base."
Thomasville will introduce the new Impressions collection in addition to showing its core lineup.
"Many of our dealers use Las Vegas as their primary Market source. It’s important that we’re there," said Drexel Heritage President Lenwood Rich. Drexel Heritage's assortment will include the new Shelter & Shore, as well as popular in-line collections such Belle Maison, Urban Dwellings and Postobello Home.
Dan Bradley, President of FBN Designer Brands, which includes not only Henredon and Maitland-Smith but also Hickory Chair, Pearson and Laneventure, noted the growing designer presence in Las Vegas.
"Exclusive design studios, independent designers and high-end retailers are looking for ideas and product in Las Vegas," Bradley said. "This is a great opportunity for Henredon and Maitland-Smith."
Henredon will showcase the recently launched Marseille and Arabesque collections as well as custom upholstery. The Maitland-Smith assortment will focus on lamps and accessories.
"We are delighted that the leadership of Furniture Brands has joined forces with World Market Center to premiere these important brands at Las Vegas Market, and that they are addressing the changing needs of retailers, buyers and designers," said Robert Maricich, President and CEO of World Market Center Las Vegas. "Leading brands recognize that aggressive, new marketing and selling initiatives are the likely path to success during these challenging times. Our commitment to deliver more value for our customers remains paramount; that is to deliver more buyers and more channels of distribution—all within our unprecedented state-of-the-art campus and a world-class experience."
Thomasville, Drexel Heritage, Henredon and Maitland-Smith will show in one 22,000-square-foot space on the 12th floor of World Market Center Las Vegas' Building C, with floor and space planning to create a compelling, individual presentation for each brand.
"Thomasville is very excited to be part of the Las Vegas Market," said Thomasville President Ed Teplitz. "It's an opportunity to introduce more retailers to our brand and especially grow our gallery and authorized dealer base."
Thomasville will introduce the new Impressions collection in addition to showing its core lineup.
"Many of our dealers use Las Vegas as their primary Market source. It’s important that we’re there," said Drexel Heritage President Lenwood Rich. Drexel Heritage's assortment will include the new Shelter & Shore, as well as popular in-line collections such Belle Maison, Urban Dwellings and Postobello Home.
Dan Bradley, President of FBN Designer Brands, which includes not only Henredon and Maitland-Smith but also Hickory Chair, Pearson and Laneventure, noted the growing designer presence in Las Vegas.
"Exclusive design studios, independent designers and high-end retailers are looking for ideas and product in Las Vegas," Bradley said. "This is a great opportunity for Henredon and Maitland-Smith."
Henredon will showcase the recently launched Marseille and Arabesque collections as well as custom upholstery. The Maitland-Smith assortment will focus on lamps and accessories.
"We are delighted that the leadership of Furniture Brands has joined forces with World Market Center to premiere these important brands at Las Vegas Market, and that they are addressing the changing needs of retailers, buyers and designers," said Robert Maricich, President and CEO of World Market Center Las Vegas. "Leading brands recognize that aggressive, new marketing and selling initiatives are the likely path to success during these challenging times. Our commitment to deliver more value for our customers remains paramount; that is to deliver more buyers and more channels of distribution—all within our unprecedented state-of-the-art campus and a world-class experience."
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