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Articles in March, 1997 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network

• Giftware plays to whimsy; functional meets funky at N.Y. show. (1997 International Gift Show in New York)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• Fedders' net falls 60% in quarter.(Brief Article)
• Passion propels Crate & Barrel. (Housewares Impact '97)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• Nintendo of America.(lowers Nintendo 64 prices)(Brief Article)
• Four firms to unveil HPCs.(Philips Mobile Computing Group, Hitachi Home Electronics, LG Electronics, Hewlett-Packard)
  by Richard, Kathleen
• Making the grade: battle over certification, standardization heating up. (water filtration manufacturers)(Water Filtration)
  by Sellers, Pamela
• Catalina settles B&D suits. (Catalina Lighting Inc. paying Black and Decker Corp. $1 million in flashlight dispute)
• Winning battles, losing wars.(Column)
  by Beemer, Britt
• Internal bleeding: Panel: it's hidden costs that hurt.('Hidden Cost of Doing Business,' panel at Impact '97 Furniture Conference)(Panel Discussion)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• Secret search for service. (informal survey finds varied levels of customer service at cutlery, cookware retailers)
• Libbey, Vitro distribution deal. (U.S. glassware company acquires 49% stake in Vitrocrisa for $100 million)(Brief Article)
• Stores fill the dish with add-on sales. (retailers of satellite television systems seek profits by selling related equipment)(includes related article on discount stores' marketing of satellite TV systems)
  by Bloomfield, Judy
• Taking stock: manufacturers' results for the four weeks ended March 10, 1997. (share prices for home furnishings companies)(Brief Article)
  by Brady, Jennifer L.
• EPA turns on the light. (Energy Star lighting program will promote energy-efficient lighting)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• Tefal shift to T-Fal aids double-digit growth. (T-Fal Corp.'s name change helps 1996 profits)(Brief Article)
  by Rook, Martin
• Risotto in '7 minutes.'(Duromatic Risotto Cooker from Kuhn Rikon Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Hill, Dawn
• Cost of Zenith's fix-up: $80M written off for restructuring.
  by Bloomfield, Judy
• The paging division of Uniden America Corp. has completed a realignment plan.(Brief Article)
• Shopping for dinnerware and flatware.(Secret Search for Share)(Brief Article)
• The cellphone strikes back; entry of PCS spurs a round of promotional action.
  by Silberg, Lurie
• T. Eaton, Canada, seeks bankruptcy protection. (T. Eaton Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
• Aiming to build a household name; Meri Stevens backs a line of natural fabrics.(Weathervane Hill by Roth Fabrics)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• It's 'mangia' at MACEF; dollar's strength fattens wallets of U.S. buyers.(International Exhibition of Quality Household Articles)
  by Muir, Lucy
• New leaf for PageWriter.(paging device PageWriter 250)(Brief Article)
• GE Appliances: Kelley sales VP. (named Brian Kelley vice president of sales)(Brief Article)
• Samsung Electronics America.(new CD-ROM drives)(Brief Article)
• Gilmartin: housewares growth explosive at LnT.(Linens 'n Things merchandising VP Jane Gilmartin)(Company Profile)
  by Hill, Dawn
• 'Focus on ultimate consumer.' (former chief executive of Bradlees, Mark Cohen, talked about marketing strategies at the Impact Housewares Conference)
  by Schwartz, Donna Boyle
• Motorola.(files patent infringement suit against Qualcomm Inc.)(Brief Article)
• MGM taps Tappin for a VP slot.(MGM Home Entertainment, Cordelia Tappin)(Brief Article)
• Finlay to Pillowtex. (Kevin Finlay leaving Fieldcrest Cannon Inc. to head bedding manufacturer's sales, marketing)
  by Johnson, Sarah
• Water rising: watershed year expected for filtration. (water filtration systems)(includes a related article on pitcher filtration)(Water Filtration)
  by Sellers, Pamela
• Better pillows, pricier tags: consumers will pay for what they really want. (retailers post sales increases with emphasis on decorative items)
  by Conroy, David
• Taking stock: retailers' results for the three weeks ended Feb. 28, 1997.(Brief Article)
  by Brady, Jennifer
• Oreck to take Regina higher.(Oreck Corp. buys Regina vacuum-cleaner business from Philips Electronics Corp.)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Spring Air and Schewel join in NASCAR effort. (Spring Air Mattress, Schewel Furniture Co.)(Brief Article)
• Tweeter eyes Hi-Fi Buys. (consumer electronics retailers explore merger)(Brief Article)
• Sealy gets the business. (Mattress Discounters drops all vendors except for Sealy Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Garau, Rebecca
• '96 uptick for home textiles.(State of the Industry: Home Textiles)(Industry Overview)
  by Gill, Penny
• Wider reach in RTA: Trendlines to offer home entertainment. (ready-to-assemble furniture, Trendlines/Great Connections)
  by Allegreza, Ray
• Just say no to co-op addiction.(housewares industry and retailers)(Housewares Insider)(Column)(Brief Article)
  by Mendelson, Lewis A.
• Old Dutch keeps copper hot.(Old Dutch International)(Brief Article)
  by Werner, Holly M.
• Sony ships 3 portable MiniDisc products.(Brief Article)
  by Lieber, Ed
• Digital on call: new advances in wireless products.
  by Silberg, Lurie
• At Domotechnica, vacs get more stylish.(vacuum cleaners)(Brief Article)
• The new intensity for infomercials. (housewares infomercials)(Brief Article)
  by Rook, Martin
• Study: move and buy. (survey of home buyers conducted by Getting to Know You)(Brief Article)
• Balance sheet.(furniture maker Ameriwood Industries International financial report for 4th qtr 1996)(Brief Article)
• Lighting promos for mom.(lamp retailers prepare for 1997 Mothers Day promotions)(Brief Article)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• Fighting to fill the vacuum; as 3 brands exit, it's a floor-care battle for share.(floor care manufacturer market share)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Speeding to the Internet. (high speed modems offered by manufacturers)(Product Announcement)
  by Richards, Kathleen
• Modest dip in January shipments. (major-appliance shipments, Jan. 1997)(Brief Article)
• Capcom Co. Ltd.(executive appointments)(People Watching)(Brief Article)
• DuPont Dacron. (reopening polyester filament facility in Cooper River, South Carolina, in March 1997)(Brief Article)
• Binding couples for life; bridal business is just the start. (panel discussion on the bridal market at the Impact Housewares Conference)
  by Hill, Dawn
• Hills mulls prerecorded expansion.(Hills Department Stores Inc., prerecorded video)
  by Lieber, Ed
• Best Buy embraces DVD.
  by Bloomfield, Judy
• Home organization: it's everywhere. (home storage, consumer survey by NPD Group)(Measuring Consumer Impact)(Illustration)
• Reaching consumers.(furniture industry)
  by Garau, Rebecca
• ShopKo's secret: smarter, faster: the discounter focuses on its specialties.
  by Allegrezza, Ray
• New venues for furniture: nontraditional stores head for the mainstream.(Impact '97)
  by Garau, Rebecca
• Mats cross the line: they're mixing with rugs at retail. (colorful designer door mats and small rugs)(includes related article)
  by Wyman, Lissa
• Eddie Bauer expanding home. (clothing retailer to revise tableware collection, add baby bedding, aromatherapy goods)(includes related article on)
  by Raffaele, Martha
• Housewares gain: 5.2% in '96.(State of the Industry: Housewares)(Industry Overview)
• Electronics sales sag in '96.(State of the Industry: Consumer Electronics)(Brief Article)
• Chesapeake Knife unsheathes gifts.(Chesapeake Knife and Tool)(Brief Article)
  by Werner, Holly M.
• How to wind up clock sales.(Brief Article)
  by Werner, Holly M.
• TV original looks back at 47 years; retired Matsushita president assesses the industry.(Richard Kraft)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• Campo Electronics, Appliances & Computers Inc. reported that sales for February 1997 were down about 2 percent, to $17.5 million.(Brief Article)
• Shopping for bridal gifts.(Brief Article)
• The buzz on Amana. (Raytheon Co. may sell Raytheon Appliance Group, Amana Home Appliances)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• Thumbs up for Surfaces; Atlanta it's not, but show's got appeal.(1997 Surfaces floor covering exposition; includes related article on Worldwide Wholesale Floor Coverings)
  by Wyman, Lissa
• Towels' eye and hand appeal.(towel sales in the US)(Column)
  by Seidman, Seymour
• Eureka: portable extractor.(Dream Machine, floor and upholstery spot cleaning machine)(Brief Article)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Nokia phones to go right to Circuit City.(Brief Article)
• Realignment a Frigidaire. (Frigidaire Home Appliances)(Brief Article)
• Video titles still on top.(video game software)(Brief Article)
  by Leiber, Ed
• New home ports: Nautica aims beyond bed and bath.(Nautica Enterprises to launch its line of bath ensembles and bedding at 1997 Home Textiles Market)
  by Johnson, Sarah
• Top name widening its reach: Rubbermaid goes for the total home.(Rubbermaid to manufacture bath products in partnership with Town & Country Living)
  by Johnson, Sarah; Rush, Amy Joyce
• Fabri-Centers of America Inc. (four quarter earnings for 1996)(Brief Article)

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