Kinkade name enjoys strong retail presence

Article Abstract:

A total of $100 million worth of Thomas Kinkade furniture and related products were sold in 1997, through Thomas Kinkade Stores, Thomas Kinkade Signature Galleries and gift stores. A licensing agreement with Kincaid Furniture and La-Z-Boy does not stipulate distribution of furniture through traditional Thomas Kinkade channels. These channels include catalogs, the QVC cable television network channel, an estimated 3,000 gift and collectible retailers, 21 licensed Thomas Kinkade Signature Galleries, 18 Thomas Kinkade Stores owned by Media Arts Group, and an 11,000-member collector's club.

Comment:

A total of $100 mil worth of Thomas Kinkade furniture & related products were sold in 1997 through various distribution channels

Sales & consumption

Furniture Brands ice show set for national TV airings

Article Abstract:

Furniture Brands, through its Thomasville, Lane and Broyhill divisions, will sponsor "An Evening with the Ice Girls" on Oct. 13, 1998, in Greensboro, NC. The ice skating show, to be held during furniture market week, will feature renowned figure skaters such as Surya Bonaly, Katarina Witt, Elizabeth Manley and Tara Lipinsky. Furniture Brands, which will host a party prior to the event where invited dealers will get to meet the figure skaters, will be able to display its corporate logo at center ice during the event that will be aired by CBS at 1 p.m. on Nov. 27, 1998.

Comment:

Will sponsor "An Evening with the Ice Girls" on 10/13/98, in Greensboro, NC

Marketing procedures, Strategic alliances, Furniture Brands

Furniture production exodus gains steam

Article Abstract:

Furniture Brands International's laying off of 1000 workers and cut in factory space are more signs of the United States furniture manufacturing market's shift to Asia.

Labor force information, Market information - general, Asia, Furniture, Statistical Data Included, Furniture Brands International Inc., ISS