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Check Guarantee: We Guarantee Declined Checks

There are inherent risks associated with accepting a check for goods or services, which is where check guarantee services come in. However, not all check guarantee services are created equal when it comes to risk aversion and often will decline a check - particularly for large-ticket items - as the risk increases with the dollar volume.
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‘Green’ Flooring Options Certain to Grow Industry Further

on Tue, Jan 25, 2022 @ 10:06 AM By | Patrik Jorgensen | 0 Comments | Home Furnishings CrossCheck Construction Check Guarantee Multiple Check
As housing prices keep increasing, flooring will take its place next to other fast-growing home improvement industries. Look especially to radiant floor heating, which is not only a comfort-inducing option for home improvement, but also an environmentally sound option for heating your home.
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Closing Furniture Deals During End-of-Year Sales

It is common knowledge that furniture sales spike immediately after the holidays as stores slash prices in preparation of new styles and inventory that typically arrive in January and February. When store owners put out the large “For Sale” signs, tie balloons to their front façade (not to mention placing the occasional inflatable sky dancer in the parking lot), they are hoping for a rush so they can clear out the sales floor ahead of new inventory arrivals.
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2020 Winter Las Vegas Market Invites Furniture Professionals

on Fri, Dec 13, 2019 @ 09:45 AM By | Kyle Escamilla | 0 Comments | Home Furnishings Las Vegas Market (LVM) Multiple Check
What better destination for furniture professionals than one of the largest home furnishings shows in the nation? International Market Centers, L.P. welcomes home furnishings dealers, home décor retailers, interior designers, architects, and other industry experts to attend the Winter Las Vegas Market (LVM) 2020. This market fills more than 5.4 million square feet with thousands of home furnishings/home décor exhibits, products and services suited for all professionals in the industry. This year’s market takes place Jan. 26 – 30 at the World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas.
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Furniture Trends for Summer LVM 2019

on Mon, Jul 29, 2019 @ 09:04 AM By | Kyle Escamilla | 1 Comment | Home Furnishings Las Vegas Market (LVM)
The 2019 Summer Las Vegas Market is a great place for home furnishings dealers to learn about the latest furniture trends of the upcoming season. Discovering what is popular will provide insight when determining the right items to stock and ultimately attract more customers. This year’s summer LVM offers many opportunities and resources to learn about the current industry and acquire amazing furniture for your inventory.
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Furniture Stores Can Increase Sales by Making Houses into Homes

on Wed, Jun 12, 2019 @ 11:45 AM By | Brandes Elitch | 0 Comments | Home Furnishings
Buying a house or condo is the most important financial decision that most of us will ever make. It takes a special degree of commitment, dedication, savings, financial expertise … and luck … to reach that level of achievement. Unfortunately, only about 64 percent of American families currently own homes. First-time home owners have a whole new list of things to deal with — mortgage payments, property taxes, home insurance, yard work, and who knows what else! Owning a home is not for everyone, but for many people, it is a lifelong dream. When people buy their first house, they are typically starting with a blank interior canvas. Their goal is to “make a house a home.”
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Home Furnishings Dealers Network and Learn at Summer LVM 2019

on Tue, Jun 11, 2019 @ 10:45 AM By | Kyle Escamilla | 0 Comments | Home Furnishings Las Vegas Market (LVM)
One of the largest events for home furnishings dealers is just around the corner. The Summer Las Vegas Market (LVM) is scheduled for July 28 – August 1 at the World Market Center. This year’s market will showcase a bounty of products, services and educational opportunities for attendees. This is the perfect event for home furnishing professionals such as buyers, retailers and interior designers who want to learn business practices, network with other professionals and see new products on the market.
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Summer Las Vegas Market 2019 Welcomes Home Furnishings Dealers

on Fri, May 10, 2019 @ 12:04 PM By | Kyle Escamilla | 0 Comments | Home Furnishings Las Vegas Market (LVM)
International Market Centers, L.P. invites home furnishings dealers, home décor retailers, interior designers, architects, and other industry experts to experience the Summer Las Vegas Market (LVM) 2019. This semi-annual event fills more than 5.4 million square feet with thousands of home furnishings/home décor exhibits, products and services suited for anyone in the industry. This year’s market takes place July 28 – August 1 at the World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas. Exhibitors will demonstrate products in categories such as mattresses, lighting, décor, housewares, floor coverings, home textiles, tabletops, gourmet products, general gifts and more!
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Furniture Retailers Prepare for Furniture First Symposium 2019

on Tue, Apr 16, 2019 @ 10:45 AM By | Kyle Escamilla | 0 Comments | Home Furnishings
Furniture retailers across the U.S. will gather for the bounty of education that is the Furniture First Symposium. The event offers a forum for retailers to grow their knowledge by learning marketing and merchandising tactics from others in the industry. The Furniture First Symposium is slated for May 13 – 15 in San Diego, Calif. at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel. This is a great opportunity to socialize with other owners and learn new business strategies.
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2019 Winter Las Vegas Market: A Paradise

on Mon, Feb 25, 2019 @ 12:45 PM By | Kyle Escamilla | 0 Comments | Home Furnishings Las Vegas Market (LVM)
Home furnishings retailers from far and wide journeyed to the jewel city of Las Vegas for this year’s semiannual market. The 2019 Winter Las Vegas Market (LVM) took place Jan. 28 – 31 and was a huge hit with a massive turnout. According to exhibitors, attendance has been growing over the past several years. The Market presented over 4,000 furniture, home décor and gift resources, including the addition of 170 new exhibitors in these categories.
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