Private-label credit: Another tool for survival

www.furnituretoday.com | Aug 25, 2008

Private-label financing can be a key part of an effective back-to-basics approach for furniture retailers who are seeking not only to survive but to gain market share in this tough economy, say furniture industry observers. The challenges of today's marketplace are well-known. They include a

http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/47841-Private_label_credit_Another_tool_for_survival.php

PPAI to Launch brand.

www.impressionsmag.com | Jul 23, 2008

Promotional Products Association Intl. (PPAI) is set to launch brand. at The PPAI Expo 2009, to be held Jan. 12-16 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The brand. pavilion will focus on sales opportunities for promotional consultants and cater to retail-branded product

http://www.impressionsmag.com/impressions/content_display/industry-news/e3i1143d5f105d0afbbdf2ff2bcf1ea5a3f

Around the Eco World in 180 days

www.homeaccentstoday.com | Sep 1, 2007

Chicago retailer Lisa Rosenberg sent out invitations to a special in-store event in October, a weeklong exhibition of products from three of her favorite vendors. The product description included, among others, the words "ecologically-friendly," "undyed," "100% organic," "natural fibers,"

http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6474429.html

People on the Move

www.casualliving.com | Feb 1, 2007

O.W. Lee names new director of sales and marketing O.W. Lee named Jeff B. Dorough as director of sales and marketing for the Ontario, Calif.-based manufacturer, beginning Jan. 8. Dorough brings many years of experience in the casual industry, most recently with umbrella manufacturer Treasure

http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6414940.html

Progressive Emergency Training, Inc.

Certification is obtained by participating in on-site and on-line training sessions provided by the experienced PETI staff. P.E.T.I. realizes the effect that exorbitantly priced E.M.S. educational classes has on personal and departmental budgets. At five dollars per credit hour, P.E.T.I.

http://www.peti.net/

just-style.com Topic: Tackling the training gap

Design talent in the developed world is falling short in managing the demands of international outsourcing with its overseas manufacturing bases, highly computerised environments and complex logistical pipelines. Lee Adendorff looks at some of the initiatives trying to tackle this disparity.

http://www.just-style.com/topic.aspx?id=238

Online Training Program

© 2007 National Home Furnishings Association | 3910 Tinsley Drive, Suite 101 High Point, NC 27265-3610 | 800.888.

http://www.nhfa.org/Education/OnlineTrainingProgram/tabid/416/ctl/Login/Default.aspx

New Page 1

Susie Coelho to Headline 20th Anniversary Hall of Fame Banquet As a television veteran of 25 years she has hosted two series’ on HGTV and was also a contributor on the "Today" show and "The View,”GTV and was also a contributor on the "Today" show and "The View,” among others.

http://www.furninfo.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9171