Rizzy Home, Furniture First Partner to Expand Business Opportunities

Home Textiles Today Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 2/13/2012 2:00:00 AM

CALHOUN, GA. - Rizzy Rugs is expanding its retail reach through a new alliance with Furniture First.
     The two-year partnership allows Rizzy, a supplier of rugs, top of bed, throws, and decorative pillows, to tap members of Furniture First, a 17-year-old national buying group serving the retail home furnishings and mattress industry.
     With a reported $1.2 billion in sales, Furniture First has 186 company members representing 398 store fronts.
     Shauna Snyder, director of accents and accessories at Furniture First, described Rizzy Home as "a great source to bring to our members."
     Added Tim Donahue, Rizzy's director of business development: "We feel our product mix, manufacturing capabilities and local distribution will be a benefit for Furniture First members as they look to create programs that will capitalize on our vertically integrated facilities."