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Simmons sighs in relief as deal announced

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

So now we know that those Serta-Simmons rumors were true, sort of.

The purchase agreement announced today between Simmons and an investor group led by Ares Management and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, the owners of Serta, would dramatically change the face of the bedding landscape, sort of.

It will create a new No. 1 in the mattress world: Simmons plus Serta is almost $2 billion in sales, compared to $1.2 billion for Sealy, the way things stood at the end of last year.

But I’m sure you didn’t miss the point that Serta’s owners made about intending to operate Simmons and Serta as separate and distinct entities. There is more than a little skepticism about that claim in industry circles. Time, of course, will tell.

It’s also worth noting that the deal has not closed, and that the Federal Trade Commission’s review of the implications of the proposed transaction continues. Some believe the FTC will squash the deal. Again, time will tell.

For now, Simmons has to be pleased that it is finally moving toward the conclusion of a process that has dragged on for month after agonizing month. Uncertainty in business is usually not a good thing. Simmons took a big step forward in announcing the purchase agreement.

Source: www.furnituretoday.com

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Kathie Chrisicos of Chrisicos Interiors Appointed to Local Leaders Advisory Board

Monday, October 26th, 2009

BOSTON, Mass., June 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Chrisicos Interiors – a leading interior design company serving discerning clients throughout New England – is pleased to announce that company President Kathie Chrisicos has been recently appointed to the LocalLeaders.com Advisory Board.

LocalLeaders.com is an innovative on-line comprehensive resource that offers homeowners quick and easy connection with New England’s most trusted and experienced experts in seven categories; architects, builders, interior design, landscape design, kitchen and bath, remodeling, and real estate. Ms. Chrisicos’ appointment to the board is based on her extensive industry experience and her company’s role and industry acclaim within the luxury home community.

A past president of the New England Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) in 2006, Ms. Chrisicos is considered one of the areas strongest advocates for the design community. She was named one of the “10 Best Architects/Interior Designers” by Women’s Business Magazine for two consecutive years, 2006 and 2007 and is the recipient of the 2007 Silver PRISM Award for “Best Interior Design/Living”- an honor bestowed by the Builders Association of Greater Boston. She also recently served as judge for the 2008 Cornerstone Awards hosted by the Home Builders and Remodeling Association of New Hampshire which recognizes excellence in the building industry and continues to be active in the IFDA as well as the Builders Association.

“It is gratifying to be asked to join the board of Local Leaders to help shape their direction as they grow,” states Ms. Chrisicos. “I’ve always believed that the best way to serve our customers is to be as informed of what’s going on in the home industry as possible. This includes being involved with organizations like Local Leader whose mission is to educate the homeowner on the best options for investing in their home.”

Chrisicos Interiors with offices in Boston and Waltham, provides interior design services for individual spaces or entire homes, project management, and space planning, as well as decorating consultations, redecorating, window treatment design, color consultations, and furniture selection.

For more information, contact Ms. Chrisicos at (617) 699-9462 or visit the website at www.Chrisicos.com. For press inquiries, contact Joanne DiFrancesco, JDCommunications, Inc. at (781) 828-0323.

Source: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/home_design.shtml

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CA Boom Design Show Descends on Beverly Hills in June – Features Best of Modern Design, Products, and Architecture Tours

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The CA Boom Design Show (caboomshow.com) is North America’s only multi-discipline non-traditional design trade fair exhibition combining the highest caliber of architects, designers and design manufacturers on the West Coast. The show brings together the best of modern and contemporary design and architecture in a unique exhibit, conference, and tour format. A favorite place for incubating companies and products to make their debuts, the show draws both the design trade and design savvy consumer, and has become a must-attend event for specifiers of quality design and architecture.

CA Boom’s signature feature, its architectural home tours, take place throughout the entire event with shuttles that leave from the venue. Attendees can tour five residential projects each day and meet the actual architects and designers in the process.

“The CA Boom home tours have set an industry precedent of establishing an environment where potential clients can effectively and efficiently interact with five top-notch architects in the span of two to three hours,” says Charles Trotter, CA Boom Design Show creator and executive producer.

A special tour will be on this year’s schedule: The Stahl House Tour. Case Study House #22 (aka the Stahl House), is a modernist home in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles, California, that was designed by Pierre Koenig. Part of the Case Study program, the house is considered an iconic representation of modern architecture in Los Angeles during the 20th century.

One of the original family members will be on site, and part of the proceeds for this tour will go toward maintenance and restoration of the property.

CA Boom 2009 takes place Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28 in the former Robinsons flagship department store in Beverly Hills. Friday is “Trade Only Day,” with the show floor opening up to the general public Friday evening. Admission is $20 per day in advance or $25 at the door, with Friday reserved as a “Trade-Only” day, and Friday evening open to the general public as a preview night.

SHOW DETAILS

Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28, 2009

The Former Robinsons Department Store, 9900 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Friday – CA Boom Trade Day: ($20 online $25 at the door) – Attendance is limited to qualified Retailers, Interior Designers, Architects, Building Professionals, Real Estate Developers, Motion Picture and Television Professionals and the design trade. Design Professionals are encouraged to attend with their clients.

CA Boom Friday Evening Event: Open to the public ($20 in advance, $25 at the door) 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Complimentary Sparkling Wine.

Design + Architecture Tours: ($75/day or $225/3-day pass) Fri., Sat., and Sun.: Departures 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from CA Boom Design Show in Beverly Hills (price includes viewing 5 homes per day, transportation and same-day or return visit to view the exhibits)

Saturday and Sunday – General Admission: ($20 online $25 at the door) open Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Design Conference – Included with admission Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Advance Tickets are available online at www.caboomshow.com.

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Source: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/home_design.shtml

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