FMG sets symposium
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, January 12, 2004
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Furniture Marketing Group will hold its 2004 symposium here Feb. 7-11 at the Westin Keirland Resort here.
The buying group, made up of more than 50 large and midsized retailers specializing in promotional and midpriced merchandise, has invited Kathy Ireland, chief designer and chief executive officer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, to be the keynote speaker. She will talk about branding and its impact on design and consumer purchasing.
Other scheduled speakers include Connie Post, a consultant and store designer, and Patrick West, a consultant specializing in management, operations and systems.
The FMG symposium will include a best-idea session as well as numerous networking opportunities for members and guests. All FMG members and vendors are invited. For more information call Mike Herschel, executive director, at (800) 359-5710.
