McKinstry's marks 140 years of quality, service

Article Abstract:

McKinstry's Home Furnishings' watchwords remain "quality, value and fairness" in 140 years that the company has been in the furniture business. Since the days when McKinstry's founder John McKinstry delivered caskets and cabinetry by horse and wagon, the Beaver Dam, WI-based retailer has established a name for itself by creating an image of integrity. McKinstry's, which was established in 1858, exerts effort to keep its product mix updated and fresh. The retailer's key vendors include Stiffel, Riverside, Eastman House, Lexington and La-Z-Boy, among others.

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Its watchwords remain "quality, value and fairness" in 140 years that this co has been in the furniture bsns

Strategy & planning, Furniture Stores, Article, McKinstry's Home Furnishings

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Furniture sales near $50 billion

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According to the Furniture Store Performance Report, furniture store sales have increased at a steady rate since 1992, and sales for 2000 are $48.2 billion.

Sales & consumption, HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT STORES, Furniture & Appliance Stores

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Older couples outspend for bedding

Article Abstract:

The article focuses on the bedding purchasing habits of working older couples and retired older couples.

Marketing procedures, Research Findings, Mattresses and bedsprings, Mattresses & Bedsprings, Mattress Manufacturing, Brief Article

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