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A Crash Course for Industry
June 2010
From Home Furnishings Business
Had the title not already been used, this book could have been called
Too Big to Fail because that is exactly what one would have assumed about General Motors and Chrysler
Is Anyone Listening?
April 2010
From Home Furnishings Business
It doesn't take an experienced researcher to observe that in 2009 there was less traffic in the stores and the people who showed up were mostly "just looking." Nevertheless, compare the statistics.
Talent Prospects
March 2010
From Home Furnishings Business
If you're a furniture retailer looking to take on more staff in anticipation of better days ahead, there's a lot of talent looking for work.
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"Green Bedding" Report at Vegas Market
January 19, 2010
From News
The Specialty Sleep Association will unveil what it called "first-of-its-kind research" on consumer needs in green bedding products at February Las Vegas Market.
ISPA Expo Event Line-Up
January 15, 2010
From News
The International Sleep Products Association Expo 2010, for March 3-6 in Charlotte, NC, will feature several special events throughout the week.
City of Hope Honors Jerome's Navarra Family, Lee Goodman
January 12, 2010
From News
City of Hope's National Home Furnishings Industry Group has named the Navarra family, founders of Jerome's Furniture in San Diego, and and Lee Goodman, chief executive officer, winners of its 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award.
City of Hope to Honor Grand Home Furnishings Owners
January 11, 2010
From News
City of Hope's National Home Furnishings Industry Group will honor the Cartledge and Bennett families, owners of Roanoke, Va.-based Grand Home Furnishings with the Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope's most prestigious philanthropic honor, on April 18 at the Sheraton Hotel at Four Seasons in Greensboro, N.C.
Vegas Sets "Kickoff to Bedding"
December 22, 2009
From News
World Market Center will host its first "Kick Off to Bedding," a day of exclusive networking events and programs underscoring the line-up of new bedding products and collections at the Winter Las Vegas Market, on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
So Long 2009; Hello 2010
December 2009
From Home Furnishings Business
As the holidays ramp up and the end of the year quickly approaches, I see the industry, as a whole, inhaling and then relaxing a
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ISPA Conference Draws 220-Plus
November 24, 2009
From News
The 2009 ISPA Industry Conference and Exhibition drew more than 220 mattress industry manufacturers, suppliers and retailers for last week's two-day educational and networking event in Bonita Springs, Fla.
Robert H. Spilman Sr., 82, Dies
November 16, 2009
From News
Robert Henkel Spilman Sr., the retired chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Bassett Furniture Inds. died Sunday. He was 82.
Serta Rejoins ISPA Statistics Program
October 26, 2009
From News
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has announced that Serta will begin reporting sales data for inclusion in the association’s statistical reports beginning in January.
Dovetail Alliance Launches "One Stop" Service Center for Retailers
October 18, 2009
From News
A consortium of consultants and service providers to home furnishings retailers has launched Dovetail Alliance. With a mission of fostering success in trying economic conditions, Dovetail Alliance and its member companies will be represented during this week's High Point Market in the National Home Furnishings Association's Retailer Resource Center, Spaces 7-9 and 19, on the first floor of Plaza Suites.
WHFA Gets Industry Input to Plan Strategy
October 14, 2009
From News
In the organization's first such gathering, the Western Home Furnishings Association's board of directors and 15 representatives from various manufacturers and industry service providers met in Portland, Ore., earlier this month to create a strategic plan for the association as well as create a vision for the future.