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

• Big D gets bigger Crate & Barrel unit.(Dallas, Texas)
  by Bell, Sally
• Ames opens N.H., N.J. stores. (Ames Department Stores)(Brief Article)
• New Fournier CEO.(Fournier Furniture, William Sample)
  by Allegrezza, Ray
• Retailers test new bridal tactics.
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• Ward asks OK to pay execs to stay.(Montgomery Ward and Co.)(Brief Article)
• IKEA shop-in-shop targets kids.
  by Clark, Ken
• Beyond the bride: J.C. Penney grooms couples for a lifetime commitment.(gift registry program)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• Making the grade; repositioning products and re-evaluating price points are a must.(Home Textiles)(Column)
  by Seidman, Seymour
• At Home adds frames: handpainted ceramics.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Storage deal off; HPI still out to buy after ZAG talks fail.(Home Products International Inc., ZAG Industries Inc.)
  by McLoughlin, Bill
• Jack Lenor Larson sold to Cowtan.
  by King, Eileen M.
• CompUSA: record qtr. sales.(Brief Article)
• Sun TV optimistic despite deeper loss. (Sun TV & Appliance to continue expansion; fiscal 2nd-quarter loss)(Brief Article)
• Rickel Home Centers to close.(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Ken
• Wal-Mart thinks big.(opens new superstore prototype in Fayetville, AR)
  by Clark, Ken
• High points in bedding.(International Home Furnishings Market)
  by Garau, Rebecca
• Electronic wave: housewares find a home in alternate shopping channels.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Textile mills embrace ISO solutions.(International Organization for Standardization)
  by King, Eileen M.
• Ruggiero's Web site crosses categories. (Joe Ruggiero's Ruggiero Ideas)
  by Schwartz, Donna Boyle
• Levitz maps its strategy.
  by Allegrezza, Ray
• Loeb predicts dramatic retail shifts.(Walter Loeb)
  by Ryan, Ken
• Burlington profits grow. (Burlington Industries)(Brief Article)
• Nourison's new deal: Court of Versailles. (Nourison Rugs)
• The trendsetters: upholstered furniture makers show distinctive fabric looks at High Point market.
  by Rush, Amy Joyce; Schwartz, Donna Boyle
• Jury awards only $377,000 to Cooper. (Cooper Distributing, Amana case)
• Retailer hits the islands; Beyond Innovations opens in Caribbean.
  by Silberg, Lurie
• Target's assault: chain starts push into Philadelphia.(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Ken
• Good goods from small firms.
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• Linens 'n Things sales soar.(Brief Article)
• Maytag, TurboChef alliance. (to jointly develop cooking products)(Brief Article)
• CEO switch at Whitney.(James Glenn replaces Robert Zriny at Whitney Design)(Brief Article)
• On the firing line: Ameriwood execs get heat for results.(shareholders demand resignations)
  by Allegrezza, Ray
• Furniture stores targeted.(rug manufacturers)
  by Switzer, Liz
• Labels boom in basics. (branded basic bedding products introduced at home textiles market)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• New format: video venues: Nebraska Furniture adds Hollywood flair. (Mega Mart interactive video retailing concept)(Brief Article)
  by Ryan, Ken
• IBM to realign consumer PC unit.(Brief Article)
• Penney's sleep test: adds Simmons, Spring Air.
  by Garau, Rebecca
• Proffitt's dubs Kulp Younkers chief.(Frank E. Kulp III)(Brief Article)
• Sunbeam: on the block?(Brief Article)
• Green light for growth; Catalina seen making huge strides in '98.(Company Profile)
  by Garau, Rebecca
• WestPoint, Springs stick with the core.(Brief Article)
• Clean, simple elegance in new luxe bedding.
  by Brannigan, Kathleen
• Industry's first exec from bridal. (Syratech Corp. Marketing VP Sue McCarthy)(Brief Article)
• Wall Street studies brand-name value.(Brief Article)
• Plugging in to Circuit; Monorail PCs join giant retailer's lineup.(Circuit City Stores; Monorail Inc.)
  by Ryan, Ken
• Amer. Stock Exchange for Bibb. (Bibb Co. shares to be listed)(Brief Article)
• Color story: ice to spice.(home textile fashions)
  by Brannigan, Kathleen
• Fedders diversifies, weathers cool spells.(Brief Article)
• Family Dollar: record results.(Brief Article)
• 7-Eleven beefs up telecom: pagers, services due in 1,000 units.(convenience stores to offer telecommunications services)
  by Silberg, Lurie
• Award-winning retailer takes ideas downtown. (Oscar Isberian Rugs)(Company Profile)
  by Brumback, Nancy
• Fabri-Centers taps VPs.(Brief Article)
• The future is here.com.(retail and the Internet)
  by Power, Denise
• EX*TRACTS tempts the senses. (home fragrance, personal care, and aromatherapy show)
  by Brannigan, Kathleen
• NHMA goes to Washington: grids for protracted battle over bankruptcy law reform. (National Housewares Manufacturers Assn.; commercial bankruptcy)
  by McLoughlin, Bill
• Block China bringing Warhol's art to the table. (tabletop and giftware items featuring Andy Warhol designs)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• East Coast Video Show draws Tinseltown eyes. (Hollywood studios exhibiting at Atlantic City show)
  by Lieber, Ed
• Thermador, Bosch agree to OEM pact. (Robert Bosch contract to produce dishwashers for Thermador)(Brief Article)
• Damark cites UPS for dull qtr. (Damark International financial results; impact of UPS strike)(Brief Article)
• Amana sales structure taking sharper focus.
• Michael Tierney joins Cobra. (Cobra Electronics as VP of sales)(Brief Article)
• Thomaston registers deeper first quarter loss. (Thomaston Mills)(Brief Article)
• The big get bigger: mega consolidation in home textiles challenges retailers.
• Sports score high in textiles.
  by Werner, Holly M.
• Seating vendor sets IPO. (Neutral Posture Ergonomics, initial public offering)(Brief Article)
  by Allegrezza, Ray
• Brewing a success story in espresso makers.(Illustration)
• The rub on CE returns.
  by Clark, Ken
• The Wiz gets $25M infusion.(Brief Article)
• Dressing up flat-pack; Adesso brings new crop of colors and finishes to the furniture arena.
  by Allegrezza, Ray
• Metal beds: niche building.
• Doormats gain status with seasonal thrust.
  by Switzer, Liz
• Hooking American Fabrics. (licensing agreement between American Fabrics and J.G. Hook for bedding, table linens, shower curtains and window coverings)(Brief Article)
  by Brannigan, Kathleen
• Carafes: nice niche keeps warm.
  by McLoughlin, Bill
• August vac shipments nearly flat. (vacuum cleaners)(Brief Article)
• Infinity offers rebate on Kappa series.(Brief Article)
• Barnacle: new dinnerware resource.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Texture triumphs: dec pillows, linens add surface appeal. (decorative)(products exhibited at New York Home Textiles Market)
  by King, Eileen M.
• Payless quarter loss deepens. (Payless Cashways Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Taylor's Metro deal complete. (Taylor Precision Products purchase of Metro Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Sports packages fuel the dish. (direct-broadcast satellite television)
  by Ryan, Ken

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