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Bush Industries to Celebrate 60th Anniversary at Las Vegas Market. Kathy Ireland®, a longtime Bush Industries partner, to attend celebration.

JAMESTOWN, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A 60-year legacy built on quality, speed and affordability will be on display as Bush Industries celebrates its diamond anniversary at this month's Las Vegas World Market.

Kathy Ireland, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland® Worldwide

In an effort to continue its growth through expanded product offerings, the company — which operates the Bush Furniture, Bush Business Furniture (BBF), Office by kathy ireland® and kathy ireland® Home brands — plans to debut seven new collections during the show January 27-31.

"Our continued ability to bring a fresh array of products to the market has been the driving force behind the success of our company," said Mark Weppner, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Design and Engineering. "We're excited to continue that trend in 2019 with a multitude of new collections for home and professional use, not to mention our growing array
of commercial seating options, bedroom furniture and more."

Monday's Diamond Anniversary event will be capped with an appearance by Kathy Ireland®. Bush Furniture's 60th Diamond Anniversary is not the only "60" that will be celebrated during the event. The company is also celebrating a 60 percent sales growth of Office by kathy ireland® and kathy ireland® Home products. Ms. Ireland will be giving away prizes from the DIAMONDS by kathy ireland® brand along with a Method Collection furniture set that includes an office chair from BBF's new seating line.

"We congratulate and celebrate this incredible diamond anniversary with Bush Industries," says Ms. Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kiWW®, who is named by Furniture Today as one of the most influential leaders in the furniture industry. "We deeply value and treasure our shared passion for bringing our clients affordable and fashionable designs for the home and office."

Visitors to Showroom A-1036 can enter a drawing to win one of three prizes: a 6.1mm Eleganza Diamond Necklace with Earrings, a 5.2mm Eleganza Diamond Necklace, and an Office by kathy ireland® Method L-Shaped Desk with Mobile File Cabinet, Lateral File Cabinet and High Back Executive Chair.

As part of the celebration, guests will be treated to anniversary cake and diamond blue cocktails as they browse the selection of new products.

New furniture collections that will be on display include three more collections from the kathy ireland® Home brand: Madison Avenue, featuring unique, asymmetrical designs in two available finishes; Cottage Grove, with a rustic charm highlighted by attractive diagonal accents; and the Alto Collection, which delivers clean, coordinated mid-century designs in a Pure White finish. The Bush Furniture Mayfield Collection will also be introduced in a brand new White with Shiplap Gray finish.

Also on display will be three collections from Bush Business Furniture: Infiniti, an affordable, durable blend of metal and wood; Jamestown, which features modular designs that offer a customizable set up; and Office 500, a refreshing take on the executive workspace with plenty of creative storage solutions.

The 60th anniversary celebration takes place Monday, January 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Las Vegas Market in Bush Furniture Showroom A-1036.

About Bush Industries
Bush Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of case goods and ready-to-assemble furniture for the office and home. The company operates the Bush Furniture, Bush Business Furniture (BBF), Office by kathy ireland® and kathy ireland® Home by Bush Furniture brands, manufacturing desks, hutches, bookcases, cabinets, occasional tables, TV stands and more. With a 60-year legacy built on quality, speed and affordability, Bush Industries leads the way in designing safe, stylish products and comprehensive customer services for the workplace or home space. The company's corporate headquarters and U.S. manufacturing operations are located in Jamestown, New York, with additional facilities in Pennsylvania, California and China.

About kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®)
kiWW® is listed as one of the most powerful brands in the world by License Global Magazine. Kathy Ireland® is named one of the 19 most influential women in licensing by License Global magazine and according to Fairchild Publications, Kathy Ireland® is one of the 50 most influential people in fashion. Furniture Today names Kathy one of the most influential leaders in the furniture industry. Kathy graces the cover of Forbes Magazine twice (2012, 2016). kiWW® is responsible for billions of dollars in retail sales. kiWW® is the recipient of multiple awards including several Good Housekeeping Seals.

Kathy and kiWW® support many non-profits including: YWCA Greater Los Angeles, for which she is an Ambassador, Dream Foundation, Providence Educational Foundation, 911 for Kids/AEF, and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Kathy is named an Ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.

Bush Industries to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Visitors to Bush Furniture Showroom (A-1036) at Las Vegas Market can enter to win an Office by kathy ireland Method desk with storage and seating in the finish of their choice.

SOURCE Bush Industries, Inc.

For further information: Kathy Tucker, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, kathytucker@bushindustries.com, 716-665-2000