Strategy For The Furniture Retailer
Casual Dining
The economy has folks eating more at home and less at local restaurants. That said, finding a cozy, comfortable spot for dining with the family could become a priority as Moms look for a way to bring the family together over meals. Check out these top selling casual dining groups from a variety of retailers for some winners.
June 9, 2009
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This group has strong appeal to the 30-something customer, yet is not offensive to other age groups. Its hot Cappuccino finish, size and scale project a lot of value.” Retail for table and four chairs is $596; add-on bench, $147.
- Gary Woodham, general manager, Colfax Furniture, Greensboro, N.C.
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“It’s very contemporary, and with a triangular table, it’s very different. If you have this in your home, you’ll always get comments, and it seats a lot of people in a small space.” Five pieces retail for $499.99; seven pieces, $599.99
Andy Andreotti, vice president of merchandising, Jerome’s San Diegohttp://www.hfbusiness.com/photo/andldquo-itandrsquo-s-very-contemporary-a-triangular-table-itandrsquo-s-354164 -
“We love the versatility of the group, as you can get it in painted finishes as well as wood finishes, the chairs as well, and with some really jazzy fabric it looks so cool.” 42-inch round table and four chairs retail at around $2,000.
- Peggy Burns, queen bee, Circle Furniture, Acton, Mass.http://www.hfbusiness.com/photo/andldquo-we-love-versatility-group-you-can-get-painted-finishes-354165 -
“It’s well-made. Solid cherry. Domestic. Clean Danish lines give a contemporary feel. The webbed chairs give it a unique look.” Table retails at $1,888.
Holly Barbo, co-owner, Barbo Furniture, Bellingham, Wash.http://www.hfbusiness.com/photo/andldquo-itandrsquo-s-well-made-solid-cherry-domestic-clean-danish-354166 -
“It’s all wood, and the wood has a beautiful tone. It also has leather seats, and comes in a pub set, too.” Table retails for $499; chairs, $149 each.
Joanie Thurston, sales associate, Gate’s Home Furnishings, Grants Pass, Ore.http://www.hfbusiness.com/photo/andldquo-itandrsquo-s-all-wood-wood-has-beautiful-tone-it-354167
