Allied adds services, marketing

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Allied Furniture Distributors, which is the oldest buying group in Canada, will soon provide its members central buy-and-bill services and a consolidated marketing strategy and promotional calendar. The company, which has commissioned Mega/V.I.P. as its management firm, will become a partner in Mega Group. Most of the members of Allied Furniture, which has mainly been a volume rebate house, are the biggest independent retailers in their markets. To qualify for membership at Allied Furniture, a retailer must have C$5 million in sales volume or higher. The members of the company run around 54 outlets.

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Will soon provide its members central buy-and-bill services and a consolidated marketing strategy and promotional calendar

Furniture Wholesale, Furniture Wholesalers, Article, Allied Furniture Distributors

De'cor - Rest to roll out gallary program

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The Canadian stationary upholstery maker Decor - Rest is planning 33 boutiques at the independent retail outlets in Canada and the United States. The move is aimed at increasing the brand awareness and helping the customers to design their homes.

United States, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Upholstery

Toronto market points to better year

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Furniture retail exhibiters at Canadian Home Furnishings Market held in Toronto, have expressed their satisfaction at the rate of order bookings, for the Christmas week. Complete details of the tradeshow are discussed.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Sales & consumption, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Manufacturers' agents, Manufacturers' representatives, Industry sales and revenue, Trade shows, Industry forecasts