Southwood Furniture and Goods Home Furnishings
Three individuals who were committed to specializing in the finest quality 18th century upholstery reproductions founded Southwood in 1973. Since those early years the company has expanded their offering to include an extensive line of skirted and leather upholstery complimenting the now 17 historic style periods drawn from the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. From the very beginning, there was a determination to become nationally recognized as the very best at authentic interpretations of historic designs. The achievement of this objective was accelerated by licensee agreements with two historic museums, Historic New England and Historic Deerfield. The association with historians and curators, the availability of documented antiques, the access to an extensive furniture reference library, and over 45 years of exposure to numerous museums provided the critical expertise to identify and correctly reproduce the finest pieces from the “golden age of furniture.” Southwood has become the manufacturer of choice by professional designers specifying both classic designs and traditional fashion for some of the most prestigious residential and commercial applications domestically and around the world. This is due in part to the highest quality construction standards assuring strength and durability for each chair and sofa. The frame is carefully assembled with seasoned kiln-dried hardwood and secured with double doweled joints, heavy-duty corner blocks, extra strong webbing and sturdy …
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Kitchen Knife Manufacturing in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Kitchen Knife Manufacturing in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2012
Demand for domestically manufactured kitchen knives has collapsed over the last decade. The decline has been primarily driven by rising import competition, which has encouraged domestic retailers to source a growing portion for their kitchen knives from abroad. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Nima Samadi, as the recession hurt consumers, the rate of new household formation slowed and since most kitchen knives are purchased when people move into new homes, demand for kitchen knives and other cutlery followed. However, rising consumer spending and export demand has allowed revenue to post gains in 2010 and 2011. Over 2012, revenue is projected to increase 2.7% to $ 166.9 million, capping an annualized fall of 0.1% since 2007.
The Kitchen Knife Manufacturing industry has faced rising import penetration in the past decade. The low complexity associated with manufacturing the industry’s products has made it easy for operators in some countries, such as China and Mexico, to exploit low labor costs and offer competitively priced products for import into the United States. Imports accounted for 22.8% of domestic demand in 2002 and grew to 54.5% by 2012. Key selling industries of kitchen knives also suffered large hits during the past five years. General merchandise stores experienced sharp declines in 2009, and home-furnishing stores (including specialty retail stores that sell kitchen products) suffered an annualized revenue decline of 2.0% since 2007. The decline in these key downstream retail markets’ performance resulted in lower demand for kitchen knives. Over the five years to 2017, the industry is expected to continue its decline despite some growth at the beginning of the five-year period. “As the economy picks up, US housing starts are projected to increase strongly, along with a rise in income and consumer sentiment, helping drive demand for kitchen knives,” said Samadi. However, imports will limit industry growth and ultimately push back into a downward trend.
The Kitchen Knife Manufacturing industry has a low level of market share concentration. The top four operators will account for about 35.0% of industry revenue in 2012. CUTCO Corporation, the industry’s largest player, holds a significantly larger portion of revenue than any of its competitors at 31.0% of the industry’s total. The next largest player is Dexter-Russell, accounting for only 3.0% of industry revenue. The disparity shows the importance of brand name among the industry’s participants. Large companies benefit from brand recognition and consumer preferences. Still, intense and mounting external competition from imports has defined the environment for some of the smaller players in the Kitchen Knife Manufacturing industry over the past five years. Imports have limited some domestic players’ contribution to industry revenue. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Kitchen Knife Manufacturing in the US in the US industry report page.
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This industry comprises establishments that manufacture kitchen knives for home and commercial use. The industry does not include firms that manufacture knives made of precious medals (e.g. silverware).
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ConsumerBase?s Compendium of Recent Homeowner Data Makes Waves
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Evanston, IL (PRWEB) April 17, 2012
ConsumerBase LLC, a mailing list company located in Evanston, IL, updated its data this week for homeowners who have recently purchased or built a home. New and current homeowners continue to be one of ConsumerBase’s most popular consumer lists available.
“New homeowners spend between $ 8,000 and $ 12,000 more in the two years after buying a home than homeowners who are not moving,” says Larry Organ, CEO of ConsumerBase. “Our data is an asset to marketing campaigns targeting real estate buyers looking for services and products to enhance their home.”
These lists can be further refined with consumer demographic and psychographic selects to learn more about the targeted population. ConsumerBase frequently updates its data to provide accurate and current list offerings.
Universe counts for these mailing lists include but are not limited to:
Pre-Movers and New Homeowners – 303,830
New Homeowners By Location – 3,505,070
High Income Homeowners- 2,530,084
Homeowners in Illinois – 3,017,205
New homeowners make a significant financial investment in furnishing their new home in their first two years of ownership. As a result, they are looking for both home furnishings like décor, furniture and carpeting as well as service providers in their new neighborhood such as banks and dry cleaners.
ConsumerBase’s homeowner mailing lists contain data for long-term owners in addition to recent buyers, and provide marketing specialists with a variety of demographics for targeting campaigns to their appropriate audience. Long-term homeowners may be interested in home improvement services and products such as appliance upgrades and installation, roof repair, landscaping, and more to increase the comfort and resale value of their property.
About ConsumerBase
ConsumerBase provides multi-channel direct marketing services with a specialty in postal, email, and telephone solutions. Encompassing the entire lifecycle of customer information, ConsumerBase services focus on acquiring and retaining customers, validating, cleaning, and enhancing customer data, and improving the overall performance of marketing communications.
ConsumerBase is an Evanston-based multi-channel mailing list company. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Evanston, Illinois. ConsumerBase operates as a subsidiary of Organ Worldwide LLC.
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ConsumerBase LLC
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Plumbs Re-launch ?Bespoke? Collection with New Stain Resistant Fabric
Plumbs Re-launch ‘Bespoke’ Collection with New Stain Resistant Fabric
(PRWEB UK) 30 March 2012
The aim of the new collection is to cater for the affluent customer who is looking for the highest quality in current British fabrics. The ‘Bespoke’ collection has fabrics available for loose covers, re-upholstery and curtains.
At the centre of the re-launch is new revolutionary fabric ‘Belgravia Garden’, complete with technology to repel spillages and stains. Marketed as making stains a thing of the past, the new fabric is treated with a Ruco-Guard coating conferring resistance to aqueous and oily substances. The innovative coating discourages spillages and stains from being absorbed into the fabric, leaving it resting on the surface to be easily wiped clean. Ruco-Guard EPF 1970 claims to have good durability and it’s repellent quality will be unaffected by domestic washing.
Laura Calvert, Mechandise Manager for Plumbs explains more: “We are really excited about the addition of this cutting edge fabric into our range for loose covers and re-upholstery. It’s great to be able to offer a beautiful fabric with such practical properties. ‘Belgravia Garden’ will be the perfect choice particularly for families with small children who are prone to spills.”
‘Belgravia Garden’ makes up just one of the 12 fabrics available in the renewed ‘Bespoke’ range. Joining it as part of the luxury collection is a range of plain, stripe and floral designs in 35 colourways. The collection includes brand new fabrics such as the elegant ‘Chenille Velvet Stripe’, and old favourites like bestseller ‘Titian Damask’.
Other fabrics include Ross Fabrics’ ‘Royal Scroll’, an embossed chenille effect and ‘Fairmont Diamond’, a detailed mini woven design, both available in 6 traditional colourways.
The range is now available nationwide and has been well received.
About Plumbs:
Plumbs have around 150 Home Consultants who will visit homes free of charge. The Home Consultants can recommend an appropriate loose covers solution and advise on room colour co-ordination and any other home furnishings such as upholstery, loose covers for sofas, cushion covers and curtains.
Plumbs have over 350 different upholstery fabric designs and colours to choose from, and a range of materials to suit any piece of furniture.
For further information please contact: Hannah Jones on 01772 838 301 or email hjones(at)plumbs(dot)co(dot)uk
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Contempo Space Connects With Customers at ACS NJ Spring Home Show
Contempo Space Connects With Customers at ACS NJ Spring Home Show
Passaic, NJ (PRWEB) February 23, 2012
Contempo Space has nearly 50 years of experience crafting custom modern furniture. This past weekend, Feb. 17-19, 2012, representatives from Contempo Space exhibited at the ACS New Jersey Spring Home Show at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ. The representatives connected with customers and colleagues, showcasing new products from Contempo Wall and Contempo Closet with great zeal and success.
“It’s always fun to come out here and meet with the customers,” says Contempo Space representative Gary Flax. “It helps to get a real sense of what people are looking for and what they want, which helps us design furniture that looks great and fulfills people’s needs.”
Exhibiting at Booth 411, the Contempo Space representatives passed out leaflets and brochures to interested customers, while also highlighting new features and designs from Contempo Space. Contempo Space placed two products on display – Contempo Closet’s Alpha Wardrobe Collection and a customized Tristan Wall Unit from Contempo Wall.
Contempo Space’s new LED light solutions were received with particular intrigue. Customers were treated to a demonstration of Contempo’s new light solutions as LED bulbs flickered on and off with opening closet doors and strip lights created a radiant halo surrounding mirrors and shelves.
Contempo Space, with family brands Contempo Wall, Contempo Closet and Contempo Sofa, specializes in custom home furnishings, including wardrobes, entertainment centers and wall units. Design consultants and craftsmen work with customers to create the perfect piece for any space. Delivery and on-site assembly are also available upon request.
For more information on products and services, visit ContempoSpace.com. For further updates, follow Contempo Space on twitter via @ContempoSpace and at Facebook.com/ContempoSpace.
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