Resources
The Kaleidescope Partnership (Leslie Carothers)Leslie Carothers, founder of The Kaleidoscope Partnership, is the leading internet strategist for the home industries. She specializes in all services that relate to helping retailers, manufacturers and suppliers integrate the internet and their websites into their operations for maximum revenue gain. She specializes in the following areas: Strategic website consulting, online reputation management, website analytics consulting, e-content writing, social networking applications for branding and promotion, e-sales force alignment and training and e-mystery shopping. In 2008, she formed a strategic alliance with AYR1.com, formerly known as All Your Retail-the world's number one provider of retail websites to the home furnishings,appliance and electronics industries. AYR1.com provides websites, email marketing campaigns and AdWord campaigns for over 1200 retailers in North America. In addition. Leslie writes Furniture Today's online "Retail Ideas" column and a series called "Technology and Retail" for Furniture World magazine.
Margi Kyle, ASID, IDS, WCAA, WCFP, DCIMargi Kyle, having graduated from the New York School of Design, is one of the leading lecturers, columnists, and authors in the interior design profession. Margi is currently developing a training course specializing in using technology within in the design field.
The Furniture LibraryA terrific resource for any designer, decorator, retailer, product vendor or anyone looking for inspiration and reference materials, the Furniture Library is a great place to start. A focal point in the 'Furniture Capital of the World' of High Point, North Carolina, the library houses over 7000 titles and materials available to view, with over 800 title to purchase. Open to industry professionals during High Point market times (yearly April and October) the Library is a 'must see'.
National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA)National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA) is the nation's largest organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers. NHFA's membership comprises 2800 corporate entities representing 10,000 stores in all 50 states and several foreign countries.


