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Retail-ol-ogy…Emotive Marketing, Is It For You?

Marcia Blake — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:23 +0000

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, a very prominent retailer, Tiffany & Co., is using emotive marketing to spark feelings for loved ones on mobile sites, applications, banner ads and SMS. Tiffany most likely feels that by employing this game plan, they run a more desirable likelihood of driving transactions. Scott Forshay, Austin, Texas, Continue reading →

Gallery Features Joe Ruggiero-Miles Talbott Collection

Sue R — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:59:33 +0000

Excitement is in the air today as Joe Ruggiero opens the Joe Ruggiero-Miles Talbott PTS Furniture Gallery in Thousand Oaks, CA. The gallery emulates what is customarily shown in the Miles Talbott Showroom in High Point, NC during Furniture Market there. This sophisticated and fashion forward collection is the result of Joe’s collaboration with Sunbrella in designing Continue reading →

Boating Do-It-Yourselfer Updates With Sunbrella Yachting Collection

Sue R — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:09:48 +0000

Avid boater, Michael Peter re-upholstered the cushions on his boat using fabrics from the Sunbrella Yachting Collection and you’d think a professional upholsterer was at work! Purchasing his fabrics from Sailrite, a well-known do-it-yourself fabric and marine supplies online retailer, Michael selected Sunbrella Yachting Collection fabrics because of their durability and coastal styling, well suited for life Continue reading →

Retail-ol-ogy… 4 Tips To Enhance Your Store

Marcia Blake — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:14:54 +0000

Do you want to appeal to the 25 – 45 age crowd? How about 45 – 65 age customer? Knowing who your customer is can be of great importance to you. Do you have both of the previously mentioned segments shopping in your store? If this is the case than you know that creating the Continue reading →

Joe Ruggiero’s Sunbrella Fabric Collection In A Box

Sue R — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:43:40 +0000

Joe Ruggiero is often asked how others can get access to his collection of Sunbrella fabrics. Well now, he and Miles Talbott Furniture have teamed up to make it easy if you are a designer, specifier or architect. Check out Joe’s Blog for more information. And if you’re a consumer, there’s handy info in the link to learn how Continue reading →

Inspiring Hues…Made In The Shade

Marcia Blake — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:55:15 +0000

It’s hard to believe that spring is here with April Fools’ Day Nor’easter dropping snow in New England today, no joke! In spite of that there are plenty of places in the United States that are enjoying sunshine and balmy weather. Here in Southern California the prediction for this weekend is high 70’s to low Continue reading →

New Sunbrella High Point Collection

Sue R — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:32:38 +0000

Gorgeous new Sunbrella styles are now available as Tri Vantage has added six fabric groups to its High Point Collection, showing the styling combinations possible with Sunbrella fabrics. The new groups – Garden, Dusk, Earthen, Linden, Spring and Russet – are highly decorative and are available as cut yardage, removing inventory requirements and making it easier to use Continue reading →

retail-ol-ogy…Distinctive Partitions

Marcia Blake — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:46:58 +0000

In a retail store you are the art director creating a specific scene that will psychologically appeal to the target audience. At home, the homeowner or designer is the art director creating a unique vision. Of course you want the furniture to be memorable as well as the living space so it is essential to take the time to plan out the design concept.

retail-ol-ogy

Marcia Blake — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:47:33 +0000

Sharing ideas related to creative displays, the visual effects of height, layering, and cross merchandising will benefit the specialty casual furniture retailer and contribute to your success in becoming a local destination for outdoor living.

New Sunbrella Line At Jo-Ann Fabrics

Sue R — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:02:29 +0000

There’s a new line of Sunbrella fabrics being introduced at fabric and craft retailer, Jo-Ann Fabrics. We get lots of where-to-buy questions from consumers and we’re thrilled to have a relationship with Jo-Ann that allows do-it-yourselfers to have access to Sunbrella. All of these fabrics are suited for indoor and outdoor use and there’s probably Continue reading →

Sunbrella Decorative Fabrics Abound

Sue R — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:06:33 +0000

The choices in Sunbrella fabric offerings have exploded over the past few years. For anyone in the market for a top of the line performance fabric, Sunbrella has really covered the marketplace with a huge selection of design choices from basic canvas solids to intricate jacquard weaves. We often hear from consumers that they didn’t know there were Continue reading →

Sunbrella Styling Extends Well Beyond Stripes And Solids

Sue R — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:05:33 +0000

Continuing to add beauty and comfort to interior and exterior living spaces alike, Sunbrella® brand performance fabrics have taken design to the next level by incorporating fashionable textures, colors and styles ideal for any room in the house. What began as a fabric known primarily for broad stripes and solid colors has evolved into one Continue reading →

Bean Filled Furniture Gets A New Look

Sue R — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:00:39 +0000

We noticed that Kush Ease, makers of bean filled furniture that’s covered with Sunbrella fabric, has introduced a new line of special designs from Guy Harvey, a noted fine artist and conservationist. The furniture looks really comfy and really cool. Some styles are even portable and can be used inside or out.

Fashion And Technology Broaden Minds About Awnings

Sue R — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:50:14 +0000

A company in Calgary, AB reports ”these are not your Grandmother’s awnings” by marketing all the benefits of awnings including high fashion and the latest technology. According to the CALGARY HERALD article, not only are awning fabrics made to last these days, but they come in so many patterns and textures that they make a fashion statement all on Continue reading →