Monday, June 30, 2008

Taylor King Price Increase, Century Sale, Hunter Douglas

Here is the latest. Taylor King has joined the growing list of vendors that have implemented a price increase. Effective JULY1st !!!!!

If you are quoting a job, please call us to correct your price. According to Taylor King, their suppliers have increased the cost of metal for the last 4 months running, and they have also gotten a foam increase. Of course, gas is adding to the problem. We appreciate that your clients will not be happy, but hopefully will understand. On the bright side, this is great incentive for them to make their mind up right away, so use this to your advantage.

You may be hearing rumors about this, so we wanted to tell you that as of early August, Acme Window Coverings will become part of Hunter Douglas Northeast. There is a growing trend toward consolidation, which keeps costs down. We have had meetings with our rep and the folks from HDNE and have been assured that we should see no interruption in our ship times. Our pricing will remain the same, and our RGA and repair procedures will not change. From what we hear, HDNE offers outstanding customer service. If there are any developments that might affect your jobs, we will be sure to let you know. The transition will be gradual, and we should not miss a beat. There MAY be some changes to the installation procedures, but we will keep you informed. Please be assured that we are on top of this---keep on selling and do not worry.

Now for the good news!
Century is offering some summer sales promotions.
Between now and September 1st, all pillow options are FREE on your first 2 standard pllows on any piece.
* Use any fabric at any grade!
* Use any trim at any grade!
* Choose any pillow fill!* Choose any special sewing treatment.

This applies to the following upholstery product: Signature, Elegance, Leather, Chair, C2 and Essentials.

Inaddition, you can take 50% less 20% off the following chair styles:

3208 Athens
3208 Saber
3227 Oval
3309 Sebastian
3229 Cabriole
3277 Gentleman's Game Chair
3289 Veneto
3506 Fowler

These are available in any fabric thru Grade 28.
Available in any group A finish, and with any group 1 nail, where applicable.

We hope this will help you generate some interest!

Another reminder to RSVP to the seminar on July 10, which is about French Heritage. BEAUTIFUL THINGS.
Remember, this was originally Ferguson Copeland, which will be re-scheduled once we have a new rep.

And do not forget August 21, Century Furniture. This is such a large line that it will really help you to become more familiar with it.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

French Heritage Seminar, "Sister" Book Review

We have just been informed that we no longer have a Ferguson Copeland rep. As a result, we are changing our July 10 training.

Joe Flynn from French Heritage will do this mini training.
You should plan to attend, because this is a wonderful collection. There are several different groups within French Heritage, each with different pricing and fininshes. Some are made in France. Get ready for the upcoming busy season by improving your knowledge now.

Also...just for kicks, here is a book review! I am reading
"Sister" the biography/memoir of legendary decorator (the term designer made her shudder!) Sister Parish, founder of Parish-Hadley and one of the first big name American Decorators. The book is great, written by her daughter Apple Parish Bartlett (how preppy is that), and her granddaughter, Susan Bartlett something or other.
I find it interesting that she describes the business as fun, torture or worry, depending on the chapter!!! Just like now.

Enjoy, and see you at the seminars. Do not forget the Old Biscayne program tomorrow!!!

Friday, June 6, 2008

French Heritage - Third Thursday Seminars

CDT is proud to introduce "French Heritage" We now have several items on our floor. One of which is a beautiful round pedestal dining table along with uniquely carved dining chairs. The finish is so amazing. We also have a small french armoire which has been hand carved. We invite you to stop in and see these beautiful pieces. We also have some very informative seminars coming up. The first of which is Old Biscayne. The owner of Old Biscayne will be hereto go over their line as well as explain their custom program. This seminar is on Thursday,June 19th from 10:30 until 12:00
The other seminars are:

Guy Chaddock and Ferguson Copeland- July 10th 10:30-12:00

Century Furniture Aug. 21 10:30-12:00

French Heritage Sept. 18 10:30-12:00