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A ‘furniture first’: Buying group-owned exhibit space celebrates grand opening
The opening of its standalone building here has been a long time coming for national independent retail buying group Furniture First.
Who says you can’t mix business with pleasure?
Presentations by sponsors, a ship-wide scavenger hunt and more were among the highlights for retail members.
How are toothbrushes, shoes and mattress connected? Here’s what 1 mattress maker says
Looking to add a little spark into its marketing push toward Furniture First and BrandSource buying group members, Spring Air International has branched out beyond mattresses and into toothbrushes and shoes … sort of.
Furniture First adds 2 industry veterans
Furniture First has added two industry veterans to its staff: a services coordinator and a lead merchandising director, a new position for the buying group.
5 takeaways from NMG’s PrimeTime event in Nashville
More than 3,600 attendees took in the buying group's four days of education, buying, networking and givebacks.
40 Under 40, 2023 | Michael Posa, AVB/BrandSource
Since joining Associated Volume Buyers in 2017, Michael Posa has quietly become one of the most influential voices ...
40 Under 40, 2023 | Mack Kauffman, Furniture First
Mack Kauffman got his first taste of the furniture industry in high school when he landed a part-time job in the warehouse of a small furniture store.
Buying group celebrates new building’s open with specialized website
The new site includes a calendar of market events, a directory of tenants in the building, and a conference room reservation system.