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Focuses on the International Furniture & Accessories Marketplace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Date and location of the event; Products displayed by the exhibitors; Participation of retailers from the contract furnishings business.

The article describes furniture and house furnishings that will be exhibited at the Las Vegas Market in Nevada, including Abbyson's rugs and case goods, Amisco Industries' bedroom furniture, Aspenhome's home office and entertainment goods, U.S. Furniture's solid wood products and Arin International's seating.

The article reports on the attitude of retailers towards the second home furnishings market, the World Market Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Retailers visit the event with a mixed consideration on business conditions and shopping strategies. They will be searching for fresh items, emphasizing on case goods, home accents, bedding, and occasional furniture. For other retailers, service will be a bigger issue.

The article reports on the launch of R.C. Willey Home Furnishings Inc.'s (RWHF) retail store in Reno, Nevada. The November 2005 opening attracted several holiday shoppers. RWHF promoted its new location with newspaper and television advertisements and billboards. In addition, the company provided a variety of weekly prize drawings such as free furniture.

The article focuses on the creation of AVB/Brand Source's new division within its furniture dealer ranks known as BrandSource Furniture Advantage. It aims to merchandise the circular advertising program of the retailers for the next six to 12 months. It has more than 50 retailers who have committed to a group buy at the Las Vegas Market in Nevada. Its six product categories include bedroom, fabric upholstery leather, motion, casual dining and entertainment.