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Education > High Point Market Seminars Day 2
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8:30am - 9:30am
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In this seminar, furniture research specialist Jerry Epperson will provide an update on the economy, what is happening in the industry, and what to expect in the future. There will also be a discussion of demographic shifts and trends in consumer spending. |
Presented by: W.W. “Jerry” Epperson, Jr., Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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10:00am - 11:00am
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In this seminar, Connie Post -the home furnishings industry’s leading retail design consultant- will explore 10 ideas to set your company apart from the competition. Reviewing the techniques and practices of 10 world class retailers from outside the home furnishings sector, Connie will show you how to reinvent the way people look at your brand. Plus, her powerful Affordable Solutions™ and cost-cutting ideas for remodeling will give you a way to get your customers -and your team- excited again. Bonus: Review of Powell Company’s new Kid’s Gallery! |
Presented by: Connie Post, The Connie Post Companies
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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11:30am - 12:30pm
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Denise will discuss how a simple change of atmosphere delivers the dual benefit of having a positive effect on your customer’s decision to buy today and on motivating your staff. Retailers often spend thousands of dollars on advertising to get customers to the store, but commonly overlook the importance of creating a “buying atmosphere” at the store. Retailers will discover the least expensive, most effective marketing tool available today, which can be immediately implemented at any store. |
Presented by: Denise Mae Scattergood, Sale-in-a-Box
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Global Link is hosting a panel discussion regarding cost-effective transportation, shipping and logistics strategies for furniture manufacturers and retailers. Impact of fuel costs, managing Asia, warehousing and all pertinent topics will be covered. The panel includes the following pros from the shipping, trucking and furniture industries: Ed Feitzinger, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing of Global Link Logistics; Gene Winters, VP Sales of Global Link Logistics; Ray Kuntz, head of the American Trucking Association and CEO of Watkins-Shepard; and David Xiao, head of North America for “K” Line America, Inc. |
Moderated by: Ed Feitzinger, Global Link Logistics
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Whether Uncle Sam admits it or not, it sure feels like a recession to today’s family business owner. Learn innovative ways to take advantage of the downtime while increasing revenue, occupying salespeople, growing your company and protecting your investment. Be prepared to dominate your market during the inevitable upswing as David Lively dishes straight talk to independent furniture store owners. |
Presented by: David Lively, The Lively Merchant
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Dramatic changes in demographics and lifestyles have created a great interest in and a market for ethnic, especially African-influenced architecture and design. This evolution in style is not lost on manufacturers, who are taking a more visible position in the world fashion segment. During this seminar, African styles are defined to help grasp our new market’s fundamental preferences, ease communication and de-mystify the design process. |
Presented by: William Sands, ethnicitiDESIGN
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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October 22, 2008 (Wednesday)
October 23, 2008 (Thursday)
For more information, contact Nicole Filippo at NHFA at (800) 888-9590 ext. 6151 or
nfilippo@nhfa.org
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