Archive for March 2011
The Rug Market America Rolls Out Swatch Program To Retailers and Designers During High Point Market
During the upcoming furniture market, a low cost and convenient swatching program will be unveiled for dealers and designers from The Rug Market America.
An economical and convenient swatch program will be introduced by The Rug Market America, contemporary interior rug designer and manufacturer, during the Spring 2011 High Point Furniture Market. Retailers and designers now will have available to them a packaged program that offers sample rugs from The Rug Market America's Maison, Ecconox and Frisco collections.
"In an effort to assist our retailers and designers in their sales efforts, we have developed a new process for sampling and merchandising our rugs designs," said Mike Shabtai, owner of The Rug Market America. "With this multi-option program, our customers can have samples available for their consumers' review in an economical and convenient manner."
The swatch program has been designed to accommodate requirements of retailers as well as designers. For rug retailers with established fixtures, there is a swatch package that includes 60 rug designs of the retailer's choice, accompanied by signage and catalogs. Additional fixtures also are available at an additional cost. For designers who want limited samples, they are available for $20 (including freight) per sample. Swatches can be returned for a refund of purchase price minus shipping upon receipt with pre-paid return freight.
A highlight of the sample program is that the rug samples are proportioned to a full 16" x 27" door mat size that is reusable or can be sold following use. The sample rugs are designed to represent the rug's design and not a corner design alone.
The Rug Market America swatch program will be available to dealers in the fall of 2011 with limited availability as early as summer 2011. The program will be on display in The Rug Market America's showroom at Market Square M-1000-A during the furniture market.
For more information about The Rug Market America and its swatch program as well as its lines of interior and exterior rugs, contact: info@therugmarket.com or visit www.therugmarket.com.
Pride Family Brands' Facebook Page Worth Checking Out!
Pride Family Brands, manufacturer and designer of high end cast aluminum casual furniture, has a Facebook page Click Here worth visiting! Learn about Pride's products, view videos and get in on the outdoor living discussion!
Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics Introduces Six New Indoor and Outdoor Collections When High Point Market Opens
Highlighting One Stop convenience for retailers, introductions in Palm Springs Rattan showroom in High Point will include two for indoors and four for outdoors.
As High Point Market opens, Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics will debut six new collections to furnish spaces indoors and outdoors. With the depth of these introductions, Palm Springs continues to build upon its ability to accommodate retailers as a single source for multiple purpose products.
"We have a growing number of customers that look to us as their primary source for casual furnishings including designs for indoors or outdoors," said Tami Newton, Sales Manager for Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics. "The ability to utilize one vendor, one rep and everything shipping on one shipment makes it convenient for our retailers."
Included in the new collections for indoor use are The Coastal Cottage Bedroom and Laguna Upholstery. The Coastal Cottage Bedroom adds chests, storage and occasional pieces to the already popular Coastal Cottage Collection in the line. Most of the new pieces are available in fresh coastal color finishes - green, blue and yellow. The Laguna Upholstery brings a tropical sophistication to an indoor upholstery line of a padded woven arm and comfortable cushioning on the sofa, love seat and occasional chair choices.
For decorating outdoor spaces, Palm Springs Rattan will introduce Cordoba, Madagaskar and Cape Hatteras into their outdoor wicker seating collections. All include frames crafted of fully welded aluminum with polyethylene vinyl weave that mirrors the look of natural rattan and wicker in design and coloration. The wicker is woven from UV stable vinyl and cushioning is made in their Florida facility with Palm Springs Rattan's signature no-grade fabric selections including Sunbrella®. Seating and occasional pieces have also been added to Palm Springs' Savannah collection of cast aluminum outdoor furnishings.
The latest introductions from Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics have been selected to allow for buying convenience while also providing retailers with the latest in design trends. "As one of Coastal Creations' long standing vendors, Palm Springs Rattan has been able to provide us with a quality selection year after year," said Pam Watson, owner, Coastal Creations, Galveston, TX. "We're always pleased with the furnishings as they are not only well built and backed up by a great customer service team, but the designs themselves are a fit for our customers and their homes." The new introductions from Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics will be on display during the High Point Market in Showplace, showroom # 1539.
For more information about Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics, visit www.palmspringsrattan.com or contact Tami Newton at sales@palmspringsrattan.com.
Outdoor Entertaining Enhanced for 2011 with Introduction of Outdoor Buffet Units by American Designer Creekvine Designs
American Designer, Creekvine Designs, enhances the patio dinner party landscape with the introduction of ground breaking outdoor buffets and patio storage for upscale outdoor entertaining.
Creekvine Designs, an American designer of wooden garden and leisure products has responded to increasing demand for stylish outdoor furniture intended for hosting parties and get-togethers. The three newly released outdoor buffets and dinner service storage pieces will be marketed alongside the company’s prestigious product line of weather resistant cedar outdoor dining sets, porch swings and gazebos.
“Every furniture designer pushes for pieces that are both fashionable and functional,” said Tim McTighe, owner of Creekvine Designs. “But, patio furniture is unique in that it also needs to stand up to harsh outdoor environments.”
"Ensuring that the outdoor buffets also protect what is stored inside created exciting design challenges," said McTighe. "The finished products are a testament Creekvine Designs’ unmatched quality." Each piece in the 2011 line, including the three outdoor dinner service buffets, is constructed from durable and resilient western red cedar and features zinc plated steel hardware that resists rust and corrosion.
“The unrivaled beauty of natural wood buffets will complement any outdoor dining style from classic picnic tables to luxurious patio dining sets,” said McTighe.
The newly released outdoor buffets and patio storage will be available for shipment this season along with the rest of the handcrafted product line. Creekvine Designs offers custom and private label products without container quantity commitments. “Our ability to work with low volumes and react quickly to individual requests makes us a fit for the specialty market,” McTighe added.
Each product ships ready to assemble with packaging ideal for warehousing and delivery. For retailers with limited storage, Creekvine Designs can also drop ship domestically.
For more information on Creekvine Designs and their lines of high quality cedar outdoor furniture and garden structures, visit www.CreekvineDesigns.com, email Contact@CreekvineDesigns.com or call 724-444-5361.
The Rug Market America Expands Walt Disney Signature Collection with Contemporary Interior Designs
During High Point Market, The Rug Market America will debut additions to the Walt Disney Signature collection to target interior designers and flooring retailers
Disney magic is in the air as The Rug Market America, contemporary interior rug designer and manufacturer, announces the expansion of its Walt Disney Signature Collection. Numerous new designs and constructions will be on display in High Point at the company's Market Square showroom M-1000-A during the Furniture Market.
"Our association with the Disney brand has been a valuable marketing tool," said Mike Shabtai, owner of The Rug Market America. "The association with Disney not only offers instant recognition, it also holds unlimited design inspiration from the fantasy images of their movies to the numerous theme parks or the worldwide resorts." The Rug Market America designers work in conjunction with the Disney licensing staff throughout the process from interpretation of the themes to the final designs.
The Walt Disney Signature Collection is created for interior spaces with a plush wool and art silk blend construction. One new introduction, "It's A Small World" captures the original artwork that is a part of Disney's famed ride. The tufted construction in a variety of neutral gray tones provides a magical combination to complement any setting. The designers at The Rug Market America have worked to introduce for 2011 multiple new designs in contemporary as well as mystical motifs.
Also popular within the Walt Disney Signature Collection is Reverie that portrays a hand painted look to foliage in this silver, grey and gold design. The inspiration for the rug design is drawn from the magnificent trees and forest foliage surrounding Bambi's home. The ultra soft texture is achieved by an additional shearing process to the wool and art silk construction.
"With the Disney selections, we are able to provide our customers not only with a very powerful brand, but designs and styles that are not found anywhere else," said Shabtai. "Our ability to offer this at a tremendous value provides even greater interest in the lines."
For more information about The Rug Market America and its lines of interior and exterior rugs, contact: info@therugmarket.com or visit www.therugmarket.com.
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ABOUT The Rug Market America
The Rug Market is an innovative designer and manufacturer of quality interior and exterior rugs. In 1986, The Rug Market entered the home accessories market with its first line of decorative handmade rugs. Owned by Mike Shabtai, the company's success has been a result of providing designer, fashion-forward looks at affordable mid-range pricing. The Rug Market is represented nationwide.
About Walt Disney Signature
Walt Disney Signature is Disney's adult lifestyle brand created through a curated collection of inspirational products through collaborations with best-in-class designers and brands, using innovative ideas to evoke the emotion of Disney storytelling. The brand stems from the Fashion & Home line of business at Disney Consumer Products (DCP), a business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home décor and books and magazines to foods and beverages, stationery, electronics and fine art. Walt Disney Signature began with home furnishings and has expanded to include outdoor furniture, entertainment units, rugs, wall décor, tabletop products, clothing, jewelry, stationery, and candles. Walt Disney Signature product is available at independent and specialty retailers across the country and online. For more information, please visit www.disneyconsumerproducts.com/press/us or follow us at www.YouTube.com/DisneyLiving, www.Facebook.com/DisneyLiving and www.Twitter.com/DisneyLiving.
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Casual Furniture Manufacturer, Pride Family Brands Names Robert Snyder to Represent Southern California Region
New Independent Representative joins casual furnishings manufacturer, Pride Family Brands’ Sales Force for Southern California Region
Ft. Lauderdale, FL , February 28, 2011 -- Casual furniture manufacturer, Pride Family Brands, has named Robert (Bob) Snyder to represent the company in the southern California region. Snyder, owner of Strand Associates located in Fountain Valley, Ca., has over 30 years of experience in the casual furnishing industry. As an independent representative for over 27 years, Bob has worked on behalf of many major furnishings companies and other outdoor product lines.
"Pride Family Brands is proud to add Bob to its team of representatives," said Rory Rehmert, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Pride Family Brands. "His experience and associations within the industry will benefit our dealers in his area and our company as a whole."
Snyder will represent all of Pride Family Brands lines including Castelle, Prestige and Summer Winds to casual retailers throughout southern California.
Bob Snyder is a graduate of Lewis University; Chicago, Ill. and is currently a member of the International Casual Furniture Association.
For more information about Pride Family Brands and their lines of casual furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.com or contact 954-735-9800.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL , February 28, 2011 -- Casual furniture manufacturer, Pride Family Brands, has named Robert (Bob) Snyder to represent the company in the southern California region. Snyder, owner of Strand Associates located in Fountain Valley, Ca., has over 30 years of experience in the casual furnishing industry. As an independent representative for over 27 years, Bob has worked on behalf of many major furnishings companies and other outdoor product lines.
"Pride Family Brands is proud to add Bob to its team of representatives," said Rory Rehmert, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Pride Family Brands. "His experience and associations within the industry will benefit our dealers in his area and our company as a whole."
Snyder will represent all of Pride Family Brands lines including Castelle, Prestige and Summer Winds to casual retailers throughout southern California.
Bob Snyder is a graduate of Lewis University; Chicago, Ill. and is currently a member of the International Casual Furniture Association.
For more information about Pride Family Brands and their lines of casual furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.com or contact 954-735-9800.
