Roberds combines markets

Article Abstract:

Furniture retail chain Roberds has combined two of its Southern markets under one regional president to confront the 11.8% decline in sales that occurred in April 1998. The firm combined its Cincinnati, OH, and Tampa, FL, markets and has appointed Steve Giordano as president of the newly-combined markets. Giordano was formerly the president of Roberds' Atlanta, GA, market. Roberds also revealed that it is continuing with other efforts to improve its operations, including cuts in its roster of furniture suppliers from 200 to less than 70. However, the firm refused to reveal the suppliers it has eliminated.

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Has combined two Southern markets under one regional pres to confront the 11.8% decline in sales that occurred in April 1998

Financial management, Furniture stores, Article, Roberds Inc.

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Domain readies new merch. strategy

Article Abstract:

Domain, a 25-store upscale furniture store chain, will have a new merchandising strategy for 1998. The new merchandising direction, called Liberated Vintage, is designed to make the retailer better understand and relate to consumers' emotions. The new concept will be unveiled at its first store at The Mall at Chestnut Hill in Boston, MA, by the last week in Jan 1998.

Retail & services management, Domain Inc.

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