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Business of Home article quotes IHFRA
Furniture is getting cheaper. Why? By Haley Chouinard FEB 8, 2023 Financial news in the U.S. is rife with reports of inflation and a potentially looming recession. And yet, amid all the fiscal doom and gloom, trade brands and big-box retailers like Four Hands and Ashley are cutting their prices. How can that be? Read the…
Read MoreLas Vegas Market review: Positive attitudes, sales reps’ mistreatment
Mike Root//President, Furniture Sales of Mid-America//February 3, 2023 Hard to believe Las Vegas Market has come and gone, and we are into February. My perceptions of business prospects have actually improved because of attending the market. The title of this column prior to market was going to be something like “New year, another market, questionable…
Read MoreRemembering Hassell Franklin
by Ray Allegrezza January 30, 2023 Read the article at Home News Now
Read MoreIt once was a man’s world, but not so much anymore
by Ray Allegrezza February 3, 2023 Read the article at Home News Now
Read MoreWhat’s next for U.S., China relations?
by Ray Allegrezza February 7, 2023 Surveillance balloon issue signals that more challenges are on the horizon Read the article at Home News Now
Read MoreIt’s a new year – time for new sales tools
Consumers are embracing new ways of doing things. Are you giving them what they want? by Ray Allegrezza January 3, 2023 Read the article at Home New Now
Read MoreRay Isser
/*! elementor – v3.9.2 – 21-12-2022 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} December 24, 2022 MELROSE PARK, Pa. – Longtime furniture industry sales representative Raymond “Ray” A. Isser has died at the age of 71. A past president (2006) of IHFRA, Ray continued to be active and passionate about the health of the association. He…
Read MoreThe high cost of compliance
by Thomas Russell December 16, 2022 AHFA says costs associated with furniture stability standard are much higher than CPSC estimates HIGH POINT — The cost of complying with the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s mandatory stability standard would be significantly more than estimates generated by the CPSC, according to the American Home Furnishings Alliance. READ THE ENTIRE…
Read More26th annual IHFRA Furniture Industry Awards Gala celebrates “Students of the Game”
Ashley founder Ron Wanek receives coveted Icon Award HIGH POINT — More than 600 home furnishings professionals filled the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center at High Point University here on Oct. 21 to celebrate with the honorees of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association’s 26th annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala. The annual…
Read MoreFIAG Tickets On Sale Through September 15th
This years FIAG is rapidly approaching and ticket sales are only open through September 15th. Spaces are limited, so secure your tickets today! FIAG is your event and with that in mind, we need each of you to support this gala with your presence and, if possible, a congratulatory ad recognizing the achievements of this…
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