Upscale retailers exchange ideas in Las Vegas

Bob Maricich, left, World Market Center; Julie Haimsohn, Lawrance Contemporary Home Furnishings, San Diego; Ande Maricich; and Howard Haimsohn, Lawrance Contemporary Home Furnishings

The group met at the Aria Hotel at CityCenter the Sunday before the Las Vegas Market and heard presentations on topics ranging from The Global Luxury Market to Targeting the Affluent One by One to the confluence of e-commerce and everyday commerce.

Among the retailers attending were Toms-Price Home Furnishings, Beverly Hall Interiors, Classic Galleries, Gorman's, H.W. Home, Kittle's, Lawrance Contemporary Home Furnishings, Masin's Furniture and Interiors, Robb & Stucky and Sheffield Furniture and Interiors.

The event was followed by a reception and dinner at the Las Vegas home of WMC President and CEO Bob Maricich and wife Ande.

Howard Haimsohn, president of San Diego's Lawrance Contemporary, called the program "fabulous," and said it was nice to have the opportunity to network and share experiences with sharp retailers of upscale furniture from all over.

He praised WMC for pulling it together and added, "I'd love to see our industry find ways to do more of it."

Cindy Masin, left, Masin’s Furniture & Interiors, Seattle; Bob Maricich, World Market Center; Ande Maricich; and Bob Masin and David Masin, Masin’s.

Tom Lias, left, Chris Lias, Muriel Moray and Bernie Moray, Gorman’s, Southfield, Mich.