HomeFashion Joins SFC
More New Showrooms Join AmericasMart's Home
Ethan Allen To Open Vegas Design Center
Maison & Objet Coming In September
AmericasMart's Area Rug Product Center Expands For 2010
Las Vegas Readies Business Survival Series
England, Inc. Joins Pre-Market Sponsors
Capel Launches Preferred Dealer Website Program
First Look: Foreign Accents' Michael Payne Collection
L'Objet Opens New Showroom
Root Candles Introduces "Legacy by Root"
Jensen Leisure Opens Chicago Showroom
David Francis Furniture Expands In Vegas
Wholesale Interiors Makes Show Debut
The New California Gift Show Prepares Debut
ACRE Announces 2010 Show Dates
KOTRA To Host Korea Pavilion
Gentry To Lead Furnitureland South's DHP In Design Program
BIOH Polyols Joins Green Design Summit Sponsors
HomeFashion Joins SFC
In support and recognition of its mission to promote sustainable practices, HomeFashion magazine has become a Corporate Member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC).
The Sustainable Furnishings Council is a non-profit balanced coalition of industry players founded at High Point, North Carolina, in October 2006 to promote sustainable practices among manufacturers, retailers and consumers. The SFC recognizes the overwhelming scientific consensus that our world is experiencing dangerous global climate change. SFC members acknowledge the tremendous urgency, and take immediate steps to minimize carbon emissions, waste stream pollutants, un-recyclable content and primary materials from unsustainable sources from any product platform under their control.
HomeFashion greatly anticipates working with the SFC and members of the Council in promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship.
HomeFashion magazine has been named a Corporate
Member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
More New Showrooms Join AmericasMart's Home
AmericasMart's Building 1 Home product resources continue to grow with the addition of nine new exhibitors opening showrooms on Floors 11, 12 and 13 during the July 8-15 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. The exhibitors marking their AmericasMart permanent showroom debut include:
- Peninsula Home Collection (#11C1), designing distinctive and original home furnishings created by artisans in South America and crafted using woods indigenous to the area.
- Legend of ASIA (#11C1), creating antique and replica home furnishing products.
- Wendover Art Group (#13E3A), manufacturing unique, high-end wall décor, utilizing a variety of art resources, from photography and mixed media to original works and antique prints.
- Picture Galleries (#11-E-5), producing framed wall décor and mirrors by combining art, matting, hand-textured prints and frame design to create unique products.
- Zentique, Inc. (#11C9), selling a wide selection of furniture, upholstery and decorative home accessories.
- Silkroute Corporation (#11E15), offering high-quality, handcrafted furniture, rugs, architectural pieces and one-of-a-kind treasures from around the world.
- Art Classics, LLC (#13A7), reproducing original works of art from its extensive collection of pieces that range from floral and still life to contemporary pieces and vintage prints.
- America Arts (#11E14), specializing in classic reproductions and contemporary original custom oil paintings using high quality wooden frames.
- Zeugma Import, Inc. (#12E12), producing unique, premium pottery, copper, wood lighting and mirrors all handcrafted by local artisans in the Mediterranean region.
AmericasMart will recognize these new resources with ribbon-cutting ceremonies during the July Market.
Ethan Allen To Open Vegas Design Center
Ethan Allen will open an Ethan Allen Design Center at Las Vegas Design Center during the September 14-17 Las Vegas Market. Located in Building C-196, Ethan Allen's 10,000-square-foot company-owned Design Center will attract prospective worldwide licensees during the biannual Las Vegas Market while catering to designers and consumers visiting Las Vegas Design Center throughout the year.
In addition to Las Vegas and other domestic markets, Ethan Allen is opening Design Centers in Amman Jordan, Dubai UAE, and China this year.
Maison & Objet Coming In September
Maison & Objet returns to Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in France September 4-8 with 7 divisions exploring the world of style and decor. New in September is Spa & Scents Interiors, an addition to the home accessories divisions. Spa & Scents Interiors showcases the awakening of the senses within the home with a selection of fabric accessories (bathrobes, sauna towels, indoor wear and pillows), cosmetic accessories (massage oils, soaps and lotions), small furniture pieces and lighting.
For complete market details, travel information and registration, visit www.maison-objet.com.
AmericasMart's Area Rug Product Center Expands For 2010
AmericasMart's Area Rug product center has already set its sights on 2010 with Dalyn Rug Company's commitment to increase its showroom in January 2010. Dalyn (6-C-5,7,9,11) will double the size of its current space - from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet - set to open for the January 2010 Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
Along with its upgraded showroom, Dalyn, who manufactures decorative rugs in traditional and modern styles, will also introduce a new line of rugs - Made in America - to the industry in January. Dalyn will offer buyers a sneak peek of its new space during the upcoming July 12-15 Area Rug Market. The company will display product vignettes that will show buyers what's to come next year.
Las Vegas Readies Business Survival Series
World Market Center Las Vegas has announced the lineup for its Business Survival Series, to be held during the inaugural Fall Las Vegas Market, September 14-17.
Headlining the Business Survival Series will be business leader Howard Putnam, who will offer practical and simple steps to reach business goals Tuesday, September 15, at 12 noon in Building C-469. A suggested $10 donation at the door will go to the City of Hope. Also participating in the series will be Bill Child and Jeff Benedict. Benedict, in conversation with Child, will explore R.C. Wiley Furnishings Company's unique business approach which allowed it to grow from a small storefront into a multi-million-dollar company. The discussion will take place Monday, September 14, at 4 p.m. in WorldForum, Building B, 16th floor, and will be followed by a wine and cheese reception and a book signing.
On Thursday, September 17 at 10 a.m. in WorldForum, Building B, 16th floor, Leslie Carruthers, President of The Search Guru, will present "How to Use Facebook and other Social Network Media to Grow Your Business," providing tips for marketers utilizing social network media. Andrew Edlefsen, Director Las Vegas Export Assistance Center U.S. Department of Commerce, will provide attendees with information on assistance the federal government can provide Tuesday, September 15, at 8 a.m. in WorldForum, Building B, 16th floor. Also, Gregory Vargo, President, Vargo Design Licensing, will outline the steps involved in licensing strategies and the various business models currently in use within the industry Wednesday, September 16, at 10 a.m. in WorldForum, Building B, 16th floor.
For additional information, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com/events and click on the "Interactive Events Calendar."
England, Inc. Joins Pre-Market Sponsors
England, Inc., a La-Z-Boy Furniture Company, has joined the list of 22 major manufacturers sponsoring Pre-Market in High Point, North Carolina, September 14-15.
Thanks to the event's sponsors Pre-Market has become an invaluable event that enables leading retailers to preview product, secure distribution and strengthen relationships with key vendors and company principles. While the event has historically centered on wood furniture, Dennis Valkanoff, who leads sales, marketing and merchandising efforts at England, believes the competitive advantage Pre-Market affords case goods buyers and makers can be enjoyed by upholstered furniture buyers as well.
Capel Launches Preferred Dealer Website Program
Consumers can now order Capel's full continuity line of area rugs directly online through Preferred Dealer websites.
Capel has partnered with Preferred Dealers to create and launch state-of-the-art websites, which consumers can access by selecting a rug for purchase and entering their zip code. Capel's full continuity line, including rugs, padding and cleaning supplies, can be purchased through Preferred Dealers online.
Offering diverse search options, Preferred Dealer websites allow consumers to search by color scheme, designer or style to select a rug to match any décor in a wide variety of constructions, shapes and sizes. Dealers can opt into the program for the initial cost to host the site and a low monthly fee. Each customizable site offers Capel's full continuity line and is regularly updated with new Capel products.
To access the nearest Preferred Dealer website, visit www.CapelRugs.com, select a product and enter a zip code.
Capel's rugs are now available to consumers through
Preferred Dealer websites.
First Look: Foreign Accents' Michael Payne Collection
Earlier this month, Foreign Accents announced a collaboration with Michael Payne, renowned designer and original host of HGTV's "Designing For The Sexes," to introduce the Michael Payne Collection of hand-tufted area rugs. The designs will be showcased this fall at the Las Vegas and High Point Markets.
However, Foreign Accents has provided an exclusive preview of the new collection. Buyers can look forward to "Chain Mail and "LA Freeways," two exclusive designs from The Michael Payne Collection, which is hand-tufted with Foreign Accents' Favriel yarns. The rugs are available in custom sizes up to 12' wide.
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LA Freeways and Chain Mail are two designs from the forthcoming Michael Payne Collection of area rugs by Foreign Accents. |
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L'Objet Opens New Showroom
Tabletop, gift and home design company L'Objet will open its first-ever corporate showroom July 15, on the 16th floor of 41 Madison Avenue in New York. The new showroom will be open year-round.
Concurrent with the new showroom, L'Objet has named Carole Boucher as Sales Director/Northeast who comes to L'Objet from Jay Strongwater, the renowned designer of luxury gifts. L'Objet has also tapped one-half of its pubic relations firm, Laura Simms of Van Maanen-Simms Public Relations, for the newly created position of Communications Director/Special Markets. Additionally, L'Objet has promoted Paula Finkle to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Finkle joined L'Objet in January 2007, following eight years with Atlanta-based manufacturers' representative Rosse and Associates.
La Villa Launches New Website
New York-based Las Villa Collections has introduced a new website at www.lavillacollections.com. In addition to providing company background and highlights, the interactive new site profiles the company's collections of handcrafted tabletop, accessories and home furnishings.
Root Candles Introduces "Legacy by Root"
Root Candles has introduced Legacy by Root, a full line of home fragrance products. Legacy by Root pays tribute to the legacy created by company founder Amos Ives Root, the father of modern beekeeping.
Legacy by Root candles use an all-natural blend of beeswax and other premium natural waxes, and natural, essential oils. Each wick is specially woven pure cotton and uniquely designed for each candle's container, color, fragrance and size. The line includes 14 new fragrances, 20 modifications to the best-selling fragrances from the previous line, and in total, more than 40 fragrances choices.
Jensen Leisure Opens Chicago Showroom
Jensen, a manufacturer of fine leisure furniture, is opening a showroom on the 17th floor, Suite 1771, of Chicago's Merchandise Mart. The new showroom will open in July for the Official ICFA Pre Market, July 8-10. The showroom will also launch the new Jensen line of Ipé (EE-pay) wood garden furniture, representing the only FSC-certified Ipé furniture currently available in the U.S. market.
Jensen also will also participate in the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market, September 21-24.
Wholesale Interiors Makes Show Debut
Wholesale Interiors, a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom, dining room, accents and office casegoods, as well as fabric and leather-upholstered seating, will showcase a collection of its best-sellers and newest designs at the upcoming Midwest Furniture Show, July 29-30 outside Chicago. This will be the first time Wholesale Interiors presents its line at a trade show; the company will exhibit in space 42 at the Schaumburg Renaissance.
Additionally, the company has hired Craig Ruse, a 20-year veteran of the home furnishings industry, as its sales representative for Illinois. Ruse was previously Midwest sales manager for leather importer Simon Li/Trayton Industries, and held a similar position with Natuzzi for nearly two decades.
This Piston Stool is a sampling of designs WholeSale
Interiors brings to its first trade show.
The New California Gift Show Prepares Debut
This summer, the newly integrated California Gift Show is poised to become the largest gift and home furnishings resource on the West Coast with nearly 300 permanent year-round showrooms at the L.A. Mart and a combined temporary exhibitor roster of more than 1,000 resources at both the Los Angeles Convention Center and L.A. Mart. The show takes place July 14-20.
The L.A. Mart will host a week packed with the latest in gift and home furnishings as well as special events and buyer amenities. For a complete list of offerings as well as travel and registration information, visit www.lamart.com.
ACRE Announces 2010 Show Dates
In response to a series of surveys, ACRE (American Craft Retailers Expo) has changed its 2010 show dates to June 5-7, 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, running concurrently with the JCK jewelry show and other gem and jewelry shows. The new dates will bring ACRE's artists a consistent date pattern during "Jewelry Week" in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.acrelasvegas.com.
KOTRA To Host Korea Pavilion
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) recently announced that more than 50 Korean companies will showcase the latest innovations and products at the debut West Coast edition of Material World and Technology Solutions. An official event of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), the new West Coast edition will co-locate with the LA International Textiles Show at the California Market Center, September 30-October 2 in Los Angeles. Exhibiting companies participating in the Korea Pavilion include: IB Corp., Masi International, StarTex, DaeDo, Fashion Flying, Korea Textile Center and many others.
Material World and Technology Solutions will bring together a broad base of traditional fabric, sourcing, technology and logistics resources of all sectors of the Fashion Industry. In addition, the new West Coast edition of Material World will also include a home furnishings, garment production equipment and machinery section. For information on Material World and Technology Solutions, visit www.material-world.com; for more information on the LA International Textile Show, visit www.californiamarketcenter.com.
Gentry To Lead Furnitureland South's DHP In Design Program
Furnitureland South has named Judy Gentry as the new Director of the Dream Home Partners in Design Program. Gentry offers more than 20 years of interior design experience, 10 of which spent establishing retail marketing partnerships with interior designers, builders and realtors.
The DHP in Design Program provides interior designers access to Furnitureland South's more than 500 manufacturing partners, world-class administrative support, customer service and delivery services. Representing 10% of Furnitureland South's business, the program currently partners with more than 2,000 designers worldwide, spanning areas of the Mid-East, Australia, Canada, and the Caribbean.
BIOH Polyols Joins Green Design Summit Sponsors
Cargill's BiOH Polyols business is adding its support to the first online Green Design Summit, to be held June 29-30 via webcast. The BiOH Polyols business joins the growing list of Summit sponsors who share a like-minded belief that sustainable design is good for the planet and good for business.
The two-day Green Design Summit, available nationwide and internationally, will offer a host of well-known experts in Green construction, architecture, interior design, and the ecological impacts and tax benefits of going Green. Among the speakers for the event are: Ed Begley, Jr., Libby Langdon of HGTV's "Small Space, Big Style" and author of "Design in Small Spaces"; and Robin Wilson, New York Interior Designer for President Clinton's Harlem office, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Mary Richardson's LEED residence.
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