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June 25, 2010 From News
Darcy Suchman was recently honored by La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB) with its first Designer of the Year award, created to recognize in-home designers within the company-owned network of La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries in North America.
La-Z-Boy Names Brinks VP, Treasurer
April 29, 2010 From News
Greg Brinks has been named vice president and treasurer for furniture supplier La-Z-Boy Inc. (NYSE: LZB).
Brinks reports to Mike Riccio, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and he succeeds Michael Skrzypcazk, who left the company in February.
April 29, 2010 From News
Greg Brinks has been named vice president and treasurer for furniture supplier La-Z-Boy Inc. (NYSE: LZB).
Brinks reports to Mike Riccio, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and he succeeds Michael Skrzypcazk, who left the company in February.
HomeFurnishings.com Editor to Present TV Segments
January 20, 2010 From News
High Point's WGHP-TV Fox affiliate has invited HomeFurnishings.com Editor-In-Chief Trisha Ferguson to present home decorating segments for the station's morning news programming.
January 20, 2010 From News
High Point's WGHP-TV Fox affiliate has invited HomeFurnishings.com Editor-In-Chief Trisha Ferguson to present home decorating segments for the station's morning news programming.
Learn the Drill
July 2009 From Home Furnishings Business
A Retail ‘Boot Camp’ Based on TWI Manufacturing Training Principles Paid Dividends for La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Portland in Oregon
July 2009 From Home Furnishings Business
A Retail ‘Boot Camp’ Based on TWI Manufacturing Training Principles Paid Dividends for La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Portland in Oregon
A Friend in Need
June 2009 From Home Furnishings Business
Retailers operating stores dedicated to a single vendor say that despite some drawbacks to running one line, their vendor partners are proving their worth during a difficult retail climate.
June 2009 From Home Furnishings Business
Retailers operating stores dedicated to a single vendor say that despite some drawbacks to running one line, their vendor partners are proving their worth during a difficult retail climate.
Van Rossum Retires from La-Z-Boy Team
May 19, 2009 From News
After four decades with La-Z-Boy, Ron Van Rossum is retiring as a sales representative for the company.
May 19, 2009 From News
After four decades with La-Z-Boy, Ron Van Rossum is retiring as a sales representative for the company.
January 29, 2009 From News
La-Z-Boy announced Wednesday that Gary Trout of Ellicott City, Md., is the winner of a prize package worth more than $11,000 in the national Time to Recline sweepstakes, which awarded prizes to hundreds of entrants.
December 2008 From Home Furnishings Business
No doubt 2009 is shaping up much the same as 2008. Here, we’ve compiled forecasts and prognostications from many industry notables on what the new year holds for the furniture industry, and a bit on strategies they are looking to implement to keep business afloat. Here’s hoping the thought sharing helps in planning for what is sure to be another tumultuous year for furniture. Bill Hartman, president Furniture First buying group Harrisburg, Pa. “My feeling is 2009 will be predominantly like the first three quarters of 2008. ... One thing we’ve been working on is providing training to help our retailers increase closing ratios
2nd Quarter Sales Fall 9.2% for La-Z-Boy
November 2008 From News
La-Z-Boy Inc., Monroe, Mich., reported on Tuesday that its second-quarter fiscal 2009 sales fell 9.2 percent from the same period last year to $331.9 million. La-Z-Boy lost $53.7 million for the period ended Oct. 25, compared with loss of $9.9 million in the prior-year quarter. “Over the course of the quarter, we experienced a progressive decline in sales trends, particularly in October, as sales deteriorated in conjunction with the turmoil in the global financial and credit markets,” said Kurt Darrow, La-Z-Boy’s president and CEO. “The economic landscape, coupled with the already weak housing market and historically low consumer confidence levels, required us to take
November 2008 From News
La-Z-Boy Inc., Monroe, Mich., reported on Tuesday that its second-quarter fiscal 2009 sales fell 9.2 percent from the same period last year to $331.9 million. La-Z-Boy lost $53.7 million for the period ended Oct. 25, compared with loss of $9.9 million in the prior-year quarter. “Over the course of the quarter, we experienced a progressive decline in sales trends, particularly in October, as sales deteriorated in conjunction with the turmoil in the global financial and credit markets,” said Kurt Darrow, La-Z-Boy’s president and CEO. “The economic landscape, coupled with the already weak housing market and historically low consumer confidence levels, required us to take
La-Z-Boy Announces Job Cuts, Store Closings
November 2008 From News
In response to slumping sales, La-Z-Boy, Monroe, Mich., announced a series of cost-cutting moves Thursday that include cutting 850 jobs, shutting 15 to 20 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores and trimming 2009 capital expenditures by as much as $9 million. President and CEO Kurt Darrow said declining consumer confidence, tightening credit and other economic factors have forced the company to move aggressively to bring costs in line with slumping orders. “In the short-term, we will focus on managing the business for cash generation and ensuring the continued liquidity of our corporation,” he said. “Importantly, we have every confidence that both the strength of our
November 2008 From News
In response to slumping sales, La-Z-Boy, Monroe, Mich., announced a series of cost-cutting moves Thursday that include cutting 850 jobs, shutting 15 to 20 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores and trimming 2009 capital expenditures by as much as $9 million. President and CEO Kurt Darrow said declining consumer confidence, tightening credit and other economic factors have forced the company to move aggressively to bring costs in line with slumping orders. “In the short-term, we will focus on managing the business for cash generation and ensuring the continued liquidity of our corporation,” he said. “Importantly, we have every confidence that both the strength of our
California La-Z-Boy Stores Opening in Chico, Redding
November 2008 From News
Jim Reego and Liz Reego, who own four La-Z-Boy stores in California, are scheduled to open new locations in Chico and Redding this Friday, according to a report in the Sacramento Business Journal. The new stores are former La-Z-Boy stores that had been operated by McMahan’s Furniture, which decided to close all operations earlier this year. In addition to the new stores, the report said the Reegos are thinking of expanding to Vacaville; relocating a store from Folsom to Rancho Cordova; and remodeling their store in Roseville.
November 2008 From News
Jim Reego and Liz Reego, who own four La-Z-Boy stores in California, are scheduled to open new locations in Chico and Redding this Friday, according to a report in the Sacramento Business Journal. The new stores are former La-Z-Boy stores that had been operated by McMahan’s Furniture, which decided to close all operations earlier this year. In addition to the new stores, the report said the Reegos are thinking of expanding to Vacaville; relocating a store from Folsom to Rancho Cordova; and remodeling their store in Roseville.
La-Z-Boy Names Retail Veteran To Stores Post
October 2008 From News
Mark Bacon Sr., a retail veteran with experience at Pep Boys, Staples and Wal-Mart, has been named La-Z-Boy’s chief retail officer. He succeeds Mark Wiltshire, who had been president of La-Z-Boy’s retail segment before recently leaving the company. Bacon, who reports to La-Z-Boy President and CEO Kurt Darrow, has responsibility for all sales, store operations, training and merchandising for the company’s retail segment, which includes 69 company owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores. He was executive vice president of sales, commercial and operations for Pep Boys, where he was responsible for 593 stores that generate sales of $2.4 billion. According to a news
October 2008 From News
Mark Bacon Sr., a retail veteran with experience at Pep Boys, Staples and Wal-Mart, has been named La-Z-Boy’s chief retail officer. He succeeds Mark Wiltshire, who had been president of La-Z-Boy’s retail segment before recently leaving the company. Bacon, who reports to La-Z-Boy President and CEO Kurt Darrow, has responsibility for all sales, store operations, training and merchandising for the company’s retail segment, which includes 69 company owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores. He was executive vice president of sales, commercial and operations for Pep Boys, where he was responsible for 593 stores that generate sales of $2.4 billion. According to a news
La-Z-Boy Dealer Launches Trade-Ins For Charities
September 2008 From News
A group of eight La-Z-Boy stores in the Southeast were able to deliver 11 tractor-trailer loads of gently used furniture to charitable groups through a Semi-Annual Trade-In Sale that begins again Wednesday. The La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores that are offering discounts of up to $250 for donations of used furniture in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia are operated by Tipperary Sales, Augusta, Ga. From Oct. 1 to Nov. 3, customers trading in suitable furniture will get a trade-in credit of $150 on a new chair and $250 on a new sofa. Shoppers can get the same discount by making a donation of $25
September 2008 From News
A group of eight La-Z-Boy stores in the Southeast were able to deliver 11 tractor-trailer loads of gently used furniture to charitable groups through a Semi-Annual Trade-In Sale that begins again Wednesday. The La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores that are offering discounts of up to $250 for donations of used furniture in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia are operated by Tipperary Sales, Augusta, Ga. From Oct. 1 to Nov. 3, customers trading in suitable furniture will get a trade-in credit of $150 on a new chair and $250 on a new sofa. Shoppers can get the same discount by making a donation of $25
La-Z-Boy Offers More Eco-Friendly Furniture
September 2008 From News
La-Z-Boy, the nation’s largest upholstered furniture maker, is introducing EcoComfort by La-Z-Boy, a line that gives consumers more eco-friendly options with soy-based cushions and fabrics certified as more environmentally friendly. “Many customers want to make environmentally friendly choices when they purchase furniture, but don’t want to sacrifice quality or comfort to do so,” said Doug Collier, chief marketing officer for La-Z-Boy, Monroe, Mich. “EcoComfort by La-Z-Boy is a step in providing customers with furniture options that comfort both body and mind,” With EcoComfort, soy-based foam cushions will be an option on several existing frames, including the Larson full motion sofa group, the
September 2008 From News
La-Z-Boy, the nation’s largest upholstered furniture maker, is introducing EcoComfort by La-Z-Boy, a line that gives consumers more eco-friendly options with soy-based cushions and fabrics certified as more environmentally friendly. “Many customers want to make environmentally friendly choices when they purchase furniture, but don’t want to sacrifice quality or comfort to do so,” said Doug Collier, chief marketing officer for La-Z-Boy, Monroe, Mich. “EcoComfort by La-Z-Boy is a step in providing customers with furniture options that comfort both body and mind,” With EcoComfort, soy-based foam cushions will be an option on several existing frames, including the Larson full motion sofa group, the
La-Z-Boy First Quarter Sales Drop 6.6%
August 2008 From News
La-Z-Boy reported net sales for the first quarter ended July 26 of $322 million, a 6.6 percent decrease from the $344 million posted in the same quarter of last year. The company also reported a net loss from continuing operations of $8.5 million for the quarter, compared to a $8.5 million loss during the same period last year. The fiscal 2009 first-quarter results include a $0.09 per share restructuring charge, primarily related to the closure of the company’s Tremonton, Utah, and United Kingdom operations, as well as a $0.03 per share intangible write-down related to the goodwill associated with the company’s U.K. operation. Last
August 2008 From News
La-Z-Boy reported net sales for the first quarter ended July 26 of $322 million, a 6.6 percent decrease from the $344 million posted in the same quarter of last year. The company also reported a net loss from continuing operations of $8.5 million for the quarter, compared to a $8.5 million loss during the same period last year. The fiscal 2009 first-quarter results include a $0.09 per share restructuring charge, primarily related to the closure of the company’s Tremonton, Utah, and United Kingdom operations, as well as a $0.03 per share intangible write-down related to the goodwill associated with the company’s U.K. operation. Last
