http://www.zibb.com/furniture/interstitial/newsblogs/Furniture_Furniture+Marketing+%26+Sales Zibb. The Global business search engine. en-US search@zibb.com (RB Search)Copyright (c) 2007 Reed Business Information. All rights reserved.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMTMon, 23 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/furniture/interstitial/newsblogs/Furniture_Furniture+Marketing+%26+Sales http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6708447.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KidsTodayOnline-Gifts%2FapparelNews+%28Kids+Today+Online+-+Gifts%2FApparel+News%29Gift and décor manufacturer, Midwest-CBK has announced a call for entries in its third annual “Show Us Your Sparkle” in-store retail holiday display contest for independent retailers.http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6708447.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KidsTodayOnline-Gifts%2FapparelNews+%28Kids+Today+Online+-+Gifts%2FApparel+News%29Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesMon, 23 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMThttp://www.furnituretoday.com/article/390010-Protect_A_Bed_promotes_Alan_Eisenberg.php?rssid=20054CHICAGO — Mattress and pillow protection provider Protect-A-Bed has promoted Alan Eisenberg to senior vice president of sales.http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/390010-Protect_A_Bed_promotes_Alan_Eisenberg.php?rssid=20054Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:03:14 GMThttp://www.ntlfloortrends.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000701253More than half (54%) of female shoppers use the Internet prior tovisiting a flooring store. This finding is part of the 2009 FemaleShopper Ideal Showroom Experience Research Study.http://www.ntlfloortrends.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000701253Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:39:14 GMThttp://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706674.htmlNew York—Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is extending its brand into the $50 billion pets market. The company has inked a multi-year deal with Age Group Ltd. to produce pet-care products that will be sold at PetSmart. The line will include bedding, apparel, collars, leashes, grooming supplies, toyshttp://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706674.htmlFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hfbusiness.com/article/weekend-update-survey-available-online-414290_1.htmlShare with us how your weekend business was by taking the Home Furnishings Business Weekend Update survey.http://www.hfbusiness.com/article/weekend-update-survey-available-online-414290_1.htmlFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6705630.htmlOctober sales at TJX Companies, Inc. were $1.7 billion, up 15% over the $1.5 billion achieved during October 2008.http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6705630.htmlFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesThu, 05 Nov 2009 09:21:00 GMThttp://www.giftshopmag.com/press_release/2009/11/pumpernickel_press_announces_willow_tree_card_licensePumpernickel Press proudly announces a licensing agreement with Willow Tree® creator Susan Lordi for exclusive production of fine art, embossed greeting cards and notes. The announcement precedes the planned January 2010 introduction of the new line of unique, premium quality embossedhttp://www.giftshopmag.com/press_release/2009/11/pumpernickel_press_announces_willow_tree_card_licenseFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesTue, 03 Nov 2009 15:53:16 GMThttp://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6705109.htmlCasual Living's exclusive Universe Study of the outdoor home furnishings industry provides estimated 2007 and 2008 retail sales totals for outdoor furniture and grills, as well as the percentage and dollar breakdowns by specific products through all distribution channels. It also provides projectedhttp://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6705109.htmlFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesSun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.iswonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=837127The Association for Retail Environments is accepting submissions for its 2010 Design Awards.http://www.iswonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=837127Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesThu, 29 Oct 2009 09:58:23 GMThttp://www.zibb.com/article/5622742/JAPAN+CO+NITORI+TO+AGAIN+CUT+PRICES+ON+FURNITURE+ITEMSJapanese furniture and interior goods retailer Nitori Co. (TSE:9843) said Tuesday that it will again lower prices on 400 products, such as sofas and curtains, from Saturday. The discounts, which will range between 15-40 per cent, will average 21 per cent and are the seventh markdown since May 2008.http://www.zibb.com/article/5622742/JAPAN+CO+NITORI+TO+AGAIN+CUT+PRICES+ON+FURNITURE+ITEMSFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesTue, 27 Oct 2009 23:57:11 GMThttp://www.ISWonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=837060Store Kraft Mfg. Co., a producer of retail store fixtures and security products, has begun the process of calling back 61 employees laid off in September, bringing its workforce back to 160, according to the Beatrice Daily Sun.http://www.ISWonline.com/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/61/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=837060Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesTue, 20 Oct 2009 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.insidefurniture.com/insidefurniture/2009/09/whats-known-better-than-whats-new-having-a-conversation-about-comfort-with-consumers-is-the-marketin.htmlThe cornucopia of new merchandise can’t overcome and cure the industry induced affliction of ignorant consumers. Parading newness is an ineffective ingredient in the the rusty cans of moribund marketing polish. All that does is dull possibilities and put a...http://www.insidefurniture.com/insidefurniture/2009/09/whats-known-better-than-whats-new-having-a-conversation-about-comfort-with-consumers-is-the-marketin.htmlFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesFri, 11 Sep 2009 20:24:13 GMThttp://www.topix.net/business/furniture/2009/04/sun-capital-sells-more-furniture-brands-stockHIGH POINT a ' Sun Capital has continued to reduce its holdings in full line supplier Furniture Brands International, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.http://www.topix.net/business/furniture/2009/04/sun-capital-sells-more-furniture-brands-stockFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesWed, 01 Apr 2009 21:54:44 GMThttp://www.playthings.com/article/CA6644196.html?nid=3588March 13, 2009—Build-A-Bear Workshop has appointed of John N. Haugh to the newly created position of president and chief marketing and merchandising bear, effective March 16, 2009.http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6644196.html?nid=3588Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesFri, 13 Mar 2009 13:14:00 GMThttp://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6647289.html?nid=3766"If you buy two dozen I'll throw in the fixture for only $80!" How can you resist, especially if the fixture is nice? The beauty of a P-O-P fixture is that it was designed with a specific product in mind, so it works with the image of the product. The downside is, what works for the product may nothttp://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6647289.html?nid=3766Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesSun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.Interiordesign.net/article/CA6630506.html?nid=4339Real Modern: Stickley to Starck will feature original pieces from the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Herman Miller and Gustav Stickley.http://www.Interiordesign.net/article/CA6630506.html?nid=4339Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesWed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.FurnitureStyle.com/Departments/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/84/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=18201Several expanded showrooms are slated to open soon at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, just in time for the Las Vegas Market, taking place Feb. 6 to 13.http://www.FurnitureStyle.com/Departments/IndustryNewsLanding/tabid/84/Default.aspx?tid=2&ContentID=18201Furniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesMon, 05 Jan 2009 13:53:00 GMThttp://www10.nytimes.com/2008/07/17/garden/17deals.html?_r=5&partner=rssnyt&emc=rssWarehouse 161, a new store in the Springs section of East Hampton, N.Y., is offering some good buys on vintage midcentury modern furniture and lightinghttp://www10.nytimes.com/2008/07/17/garden/17deals.html?_r=5&partner=rssnyt&emc=rssFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesThu, 17 Jul 2008 14:04:41 GMThttp://www.homeworldbusiness.com/hw/links/news/news.asp?ID=12603Ten retailers have been selected to receive special merchandising design excellence honors in connection with the Sixth Annual Housewares Design Awards.http://www.homeworldbusiness.com/hw/links/news/news.asp?ID=12603Furniture/Furniture Marketing & Saleshttp://www.furninfo.com/absolutenm/templates/News.asp?articleid=10302&z=8aspenhome announced that Jena Hall has been promoted from the position of vice president of merchandising and design for bedroom, dining and occasional to the newly created position of executive vice president of merchandising and design for bedroom, dining and occasional.http://www.furninfo.com/absolutenm/templates/News.asp?articleid=10302&z=8Furniture/Furniture Marketing & Saleshttp://www.rugnews.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=slides&mod=Slide+Show&mid=82B3D78493524A74A687940D42EDCA6C&tier=3&slid=B31A3BFC56CB4F7AA75A93C9263C601F&page=5There is a rich history that links home textiles with floor coverings that goes back to the days of the Gobelin tapestries. Today, the trend is enriched by new construction techniques that can interpet the subtleties of fabric design, color and textures on the floor.http://www.rugnews.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=slides&mod=Slide+Show&mid=82B3D78493524A74A687940D42EDCA6C&tier=3&slid=B31A3BFC56CB4F7AA75A93C9263C601F&page=5Furniture/Furniture Marketing & Saleshttp://www.fira.co.uk/news/view/FD61A8AE-158D-48F9-9421-E8A9ECB09AC6/Looking_for_Global_Market_informationThe AKTRIN Furniture Information Center is the world's largest Market Research Institute analyzing the global furniture, furnishings and lighting sectors. AKTRIN offer an extensive range of reports which are available to FIRA members at a discount of 5%.http://www.fira.co.uk/news/view/FD61A8AE-158D-48F9-9421-E8A9ECB09AC6/Looking_for_Global_Market_informationFurniture/Furniture Marketing & Saleshttp://www.homelighting.com/article.cfm?intarticleID=154Making the Most of Your Showroom Displays This year’s Global Shop Show offered the latest ideas in displaying merchandise. Selling lamps and fixtures in an uncertain economic climate is hard enough, but without the right presentation it’s that much tougher.http://www.homelighting.com/article.cfm?intarticleID=154Furniture/Furniture Marketing & Saleshttp://www.futonlife.com/magazine/2003/spring/coverstory.php3This is a story that has been brewing for over thirty years. Like many business stories this one takes place in multiple locales and the characters have interesting backgrounds. But the focus is not on them alone or even how they got here. The real focus is about where they are today.http://www.futonlife.com/magazine/2003/spring/coverstory.php3Furniture/Furniture Marketing & Saleshttp://www.furnituretoday.com/article/389675-Theodore_Alexander_strengthens_management_team.phpHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — High end case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander has named several individuals to various positions in the company in an effort to improve operations ranging from purchasing and sourcing to merchandising.http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/389675-Theodore_Alexander_strengthens_management_team.phpFurniture/Furniture Marketing & SalesWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT