TITLE

Wickes sees Post as link to consumer

AUTHOR(S)

Evans, Gary

PUB. DATE

April 2001

SOURCE

Furniture/Today;04/16/2001, Vol. 25 Issue 32, p4

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that store designer Connie Post is taking on a job as a spokeswoman for the Wickes Furniture. Post's plan to develop in-store videos in living room collections featuring best-selling upholstery frames; Creation of a series of seasonal newsletters for Wickes customers on design tips and information; Plan to supply columns for circulars and present in-store design seminars for Wickes customers.

ACCESSION #

4398872

 

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