We had an interesting situation arise here today at CDT. One of our vendors called and reported that they had just discovered that they had upholstered one of our orders in the wrong fabric. The pieces were at Elite, waiting for delivery. When the paperwork at the factory was being filed and the order closed out, they discovered the error, because CDT had attached a swatch of the correct fabric to the order. I am sharing this story with you because designers frequently want to forgo attaching swatches to their orders. Typically we insist on it, and this situation is a perfect example of why that swatch is critical. Now, the vendor is responsible, not the designer, not CDT, and there is no question about it. The extra few days it may take to get that swatch is far less than the weeks of phone calls, followup and client appeasement that would be required if the wrong upholstery showed up at your client's door. In this business we deal daily with problems that are not of our making. This is one way to eliminate a common problem. We suggest you send swatches with EVERYTHING including drapery jobs. It's all about peace of mind!
Lets hope they are wrong and it doesn't snow this weekend!
IFDA Dress for Success
Wanted to share this cute photo and to thank all those who attended the IFDA "Dress for Success" event at CDT last week. During the menswear segment on , Joe Giglio from Terrazo Marble helped Worthwear's Kathryn Gould demonstrate how a custom shirt is measured. There was a great turnout, good refreshments and lots of fun for all.
Woodbridge Furniture Co.
CDT is happy to announce that we have added beautiful
Woodbridge
Furniture to our product mix! This is
a very extensive line
with a mix of styles, as you
can see from
this photo. They are also known for their barstools
Some items are available in more than one finish, but items are only available as
pictured. There are finish samples at CDT so that you can see the actual finish. We know that you and your clients will find lots to love from
Woodbridge.
Hunter Douglas Tax Credits and Rebates
If you are selling or have sold Architella shades this year, your client may be eligible for a Federal Tax Credit up to $1,500!!! We NOW have the forms at CDT. There are some restrictions so make sure to check on the form. This is retroactive to January 1, 2009 and runs through December 31, 2010. What a fantastic selling tool!
February 1 Through April 15:
Duette Architella: $25 per shade rebate
Silhouette With Power Rise & Platinum Technology: $100 per shade rebate
Luminette Privacy Sheers with Power Glide 2.0: $100 per shade
Current Promotions
Running now through March 31, 2010, Artifacts is offering a great deal on upgraded finishes: You can choose any finish (including B, C or Premium) for the price of an A finish!
What a great opportunity to present this magnificent collection to your customers.
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