Reflections on Market – April 2010

By: Keith Joyce
VP of Operations

On April 15, I climbed into my car and started my 59th trip to the International Home Furnishings Market.  I’ve written about market before… the acres of showroom space, the people, the merchandise… but this market was different.  Attendance seemed better to me, at least where I shopped. There was excitement in the air – a tangible sense of optimism that had been lacking for quite a while.

Perhaps one of the biggest sources of optimism was this; manufacturers had done what retailers everywhere had wanted them to do – introduce some really fresh new product.  We’ve ALL grown tired of brown boxes and dull fabrics, and the manufacturers did something about it.  Comfort, function, and color were on display – the most in recent memory – and we took advantage of it.  We’ve got surprises for YOU coming to Bowen Town & Country Furniture over the next several weeks.  Here’s a little preview…

• Incredibly comfortable, colorful recliners and motion furniture from Southern Motion… proudly made in Mississippi.  My favorite piece was an ottoman that opens into a comfortable extra seat for your home.
• Your kids are going to love our new line of furniture from Berg… it’s a room full of furniture in one piece – imagine a single piece of furniture that includes a bed (or beds), a desk, plenty of storage, and even a play area… built like a tank in the USA in your choice of finishes.
• Beautiful new American-made bedrooms and casual dining sets from Gat Creek.
• An amazing assortment of leather sofas and sleepers from Bradington-Young made right here in NC – at prices you’d expect to pay for imports.
• Solid cherry bedrooms made just up the road in Elkin and Galax… with most of the lumber being logged within 100 miles of the plant… American craftsmanship at very reasonable prices.

All this new merchandise will start coming in before long and we’ll have new things to show you for weeks to come.  Stop by Bowen Town & Country Furniture soon – we’ll share our excitement with you! We are located at 1910 Mooney Street, right off Stratdford Road…near Hanes Mall.

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It’s a flat, flat world!

It’s a flat, flat world these days when it comes to television screens!

Your flat screen, high definition television — including plasma, LCD and DLP – will be right at home perched on one of our stylish consoles.

For your clutter-free entertainment, consoles by Hooker Furniture provide wire management, media and component storage and electrical outlets for easy equipment hook-ups.

Many of Hooker Furniture’s items are constructed of hardwood solids and veneers over durable wood products such as medium density fiberboard (MDF) and particle board.

MDF and particle board are used in quality furniture for areas that need to be stable, such as large surfaces. These durable wood products do not expand and contract with heat and cold and do not absorb moisture as much as solid wood, which results in stronger and longer-lasting furniture.

Visit us at Bowen Town & Country Furniture in Winston-Salem, NC where we are proud to carry home entertainment furniture by Hooker Furniture.  We are located at 1910 Mooney Street, right off Stratdford Road…near Hanes Mall.

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Legacy Classic Dining Furniture

Holiday celebrations with traditional menus, special meals with family and friends, regular date nights at home with takeout …your dining room is ready for any moment you want to make special.

Smile as you remember past events and get started planning new memories with your loved ones! 

Legacy Classic Furniture is a leading supplier of Bedroom, Dining Room, Casual Dining, and Youth Furniture. We are known for our beautiful finishes, skilled craftsmanship, impressive quality, and inspiring designs. However, our true strength comes from our behind the scenes operational capabilities.

We utilize state of the art manufacturing, global logistics, and best in class service to support our retail partners. You can find Legacy Classic through retail partners located across the US and Canada and in some international locations.

Legacy Classic Furniture is dedicated to helping bring a lifetime of memories to your home. Our mission is creating comfortable, attractive, functional rooms.

Remarkable furniture begins with high grade materials and thoughtful design. Delicate detailing, unique wood grain, breathtaking finishing, and durable construction complete the process. Rest assured in Legacy Classic’s expertise. So come on, step inside Legacy Classic Furniture and see what we have in store for you.

Visit us at Bowen Town & Country Furniture in Winston-Salem, NC where we are proud to carry fine furniture by Legacy Classic Furniture.  We are located at 1910 Mooney Street, right off Stratdford Road…near Hanes Mall.

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Bradington-Young Achieves Environmental Milestone

The Sam Moore and Bradington-Young divisions of Hooker Furniture have completed the industry-specific environmental management program known as EFEC, or “Enhancing Furniture’s Environmental Culture.”

Bedford, Va.-based Sam Moore was EFEC-certified in April by the American Home Furnishings Alliance Board of Examiners, and Cherryville, N.C.-based Bradington-Young was certified in June. Hooker Furniture’s Martinsville, Va. facilities will be evaluated in mid-August, and certification is expected by the end of August, according to David Davis, director of engineering at Hooker and corporate manager of the EFEC program for all three companies.

“We are very pleased about this achievement by Sam Moore and Bradington-Young, and commend the employees for their leadership, hard work and environmental stewardship,” said Alan Cole, president of Hooker Furniture Upholstery.

Sam Moore’s Bedford, Va. plant and offices were the first in the Hooker Furniture corporate family to achieve the EFEC registration, followed by Bradington-Young. “I’m tickled that Bradington-Young was the second to achieve certification for Hooker Furniture Corporation and that they are carrying the environmental torch like Sam Moore has done,” said Davis. “Both of the companies received unanimous approval by the EFEC Board of Examiners.”

Through March of this year, while completing the EFEC registration process, Sam Moore reduced its landfill waste by 1.8 million pounds, resulting in a savings of over $40,000 in landfill costs. In addition, the company reduced its water consumption by 6.3 million gallons, reduced electrical energy use by 3.6 million kilowatt hours and reduced its use of oil by 344,000 gallons.

At Bradington-Young, the company reduced its landfill waste by a half-million pounds, resulting in a savings of approximately $12,000 in landfill costs. In addition, the company reduced its water consumption by 1.7 million gallons, reduced electrical energy use by about one million kilowatt hours, and reduced its use of oil by over 94,000 gallons.

“We are ecstatic at the progress of all the HFC employees, and are beyond where we expected to be 18 months after launching our corporate environmental effort,” Davis said. The support from upper management has been superb, along with the grassroots effort of all the employees.”

Sam Moore is a specialist in upscale upholstered chairs with an emphasis on cover-to-frame customization. Bradington-Young is a specialist in leather seating for the home, including sofas, loveseats, club chairs, reclining chairs, sectionals and reclining furniture.

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Visit us at Bowen Town & Country Furniture in Winston-Salem, NC where we are proud to carry fine leather furniture and recliners by Bradington-Young.  We are located at 1910 Mooney Street, right off Stratdford Road…near Hanes Mall.

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