California retail scene finally brightening
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The California furniture retail market has begun to improve after over five difficult years. Furniture retailers say the improved sales are due to increased confidence among consumers, making them buy more furniture items. The California furniture store market was first affected by a real estate recession in the early 1990s, military base closings and cutbacks in the defense industry. Some retailers are planning to expand as a result of the improved conditions in the industry.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 1997
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How to develop a framework for success
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Furniture retailers who intend to deliver their goods properly should see to it that their delivery personnel are well-trained and that their trucks are properly maintained. How their personnel conduct themselves during deliveries and appearance of their trucks is a reflection of a store's management. Rejection of a delivery will result in extra costs, so before a delivery, retailers should conduct inspections of products and how they are loaded.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 1997
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Ohio retailer pays attention to little things
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Furniture retailer Colonial Heights Furniture in Lancaster, OH, sums up its successful delivery operations by attention to details and making a good impression. The store sees to it that the goods arrive at the buyer's house at the time expected and that its personnel are clean, neat and wear their uniforms while performing their duties. Colonial monitors the quality of their delivery service by following-up with their customers by phone or mail.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 1997
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