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

• The 'why' of GE's staff cuts.(General Electric Appliances)
• Serenely simple: in textiles and tabletop, prints give way to fashion-forward solids.
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• Study: shrinkage costs $25.7B. (for retailers, National Retail Security Survey)(Brief Article)
• Fieldcrest deploys top staff to information development. (Fieldcrest Cannon's information system)(Brief Article)
  by Zimmermann, Kim Ann
• Stores lift margins: stronger presentations propel prices. (furniture stores)(Brief Article)
  by Allegrezza, Ray
• Sealy deal goes through. (ownership to Bain Capital)(Brief Article)
• Whither the Wiz? Chain's fate debated following ch. 11 filing.(includes related article on Nobody Beats The Wiz Inc.'s rapid growth)
  by Lieber, Ed
• Design with the body in mind.(office furniture manufacturers concerned about ergonomics)
  by Garau, Rebecca
• Vermillion adds licenses, extends Pfaltzgraff lines.
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• UL's revised CO alarm standard. (Underwriters Laboratories, carbon monoxide)(Brief Article)
• Seaman Furniture posts sales gains. (Brief Article)
• SHOPA a sellout; 20% exhibitor growth eyed for '98. (School and Home Office Products Association's yearly exhibition)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• GHC announces organizational changes. (General Housewares Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Catalina profits up in qtr., loss for year.(Catalina Lighting Inc., fourth quarter ended September 30, 1997)(Brief Article)
• Frames by the numbers.(Illustration)(Industry Overview)
• A pickup at retail in rugs? Steadier business tied to promotions.
  by Switzer, Liz
• Two rug giants partner: Shaw to license Nourison designs.(Shaw Rugs)
  by Herlihy, Janet
• Macy's automates pricing, P-O-S info.(Macy's East)(Brief Article)
• Rug retailers: public unaware of child labor.
  by Switzer, Liz
• Fabri-Centers' numbers up for quarter and 9 months. (Fabri-Centers of America Inc., third quarter ended Nov. 1, 1997)(Brief Article)
• Jim Ibanez joins Curtron as president. (Curtron Curtains Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Baby boon; retailers strive to find their niche as public demand for bedding grows.(On Trend: Infant Bedding)
  by Clark, Ken
• Adapt or disappear; seven rug industry insiders pinpoint the challenges and opportunities facing retailers.(At Issue: Rug Retailing)(Panel Discussion)
  by Sitzer, Liz
• Hunter Douglas launches Web site.(Brief Article)
• Proffitt's, Carson's merger OK. (Proffitt's Inc., Carson Pirie Scott)(Brief Article)
• Pillowtex: Fieldcrest deal final. (acquisition)(Brief Article)
• Fulbright becomes chairman of Bibb. (Michael L. Fulbright)(Brief Article)
• Culp inks deal for spun yarn; buying $6M operation, plant from Dan River.
  by Brannigan, Kathleen
• Sure winners; tabletop retailers boost sales of best-sellers with line extensions.(On Trend: Growth Opportunities)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Mr. Dudley spices Pfaltzgraff. (to introduce licensed peppermill sets and salt shaker)(Brief Article)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• Ericsson handheld PCs slated for U.S. next year.(Brief Article)
  by Silberg, Lurie
• Holiday spending: polls signal usual woes for furniture.
• Picture perfect. (photo frame market)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• Survey: costs more to wed.(Bride's magazine survey, average wedding costs $19,104)(Brief Article)
• Group of Ameriwood shareholders seeks action.(Ameriwood Industries International Corp., sale or merger possibility)(Brief Article)
• Court OKs Bradlees' request for extension.(United States bankruptcy court)(Brief Article)
• Energetic La-Z-boy: vigorous campaign promotes company's full line of 'real' furniture.
  by Garau, Rebecca
• Rubbermaid has vision for department stores. (distribution strategy)(Brief Article)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• Enesco dubs Keiser divisional vp. (John Keiser to manage the operations in the Eastern US)(Brief Article)
• Neiman's: Chef's Catalog a very tasty new morsel. (Neiman Marcus Group to acquire the cataloger)(Brief Article)
  by McLoughlin, Bill
• Bush: no big sell-of: says report on insider stock sales overblown. (Bush Industries)(Brief Article)
  by Allegrezza, Ray
• Arbek shows way to display. (Arbek Furniture)(Brief Article)
  by Garau, Rebecca
• Torrent of imports continues; double-digit increases seen for remainder of year. (apparel and textile imports in 1998)
  by Ostroff, Jim
• Rowe Furniture inks deal. (to acquire J&M Designs Ltd.)(Brief Article)
• Ecko acquires Aspen Pet Products.(Brief Article)
• Tapping the Maine line; three suppliers make a home in an unlikely place.(Home Textiles)
  by Seidman, Seymour
• Hewlett-Packard drops cost of HP Vectra VL. (personal computer)(Brief Article)
• Macy's restyling tabletop; lightens up the floor and expands hot areas. (Macy's East)(Brief Article)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Rolling Pin: $18M goal in sight.(Brief Article)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• Barbecues Galore holds IPO. (initial public offering)(Brief Article)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• Timberlake draws faraway fans.(Bob Timberlake design home)
  by Garau, Rebecca
• Matsushita sees 8% sales growth.(Brief Article)
• Hearth and home: Eddie Bauer designs for how people live.(casual living furnishings)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• Honeywell acquiring firm.(to acquire Phoenix Controls Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Economy humming along: but Asian financial crisis threatens future GDP.(gross domestic product)
• Surfaces '98 indicators rosy.(rug industry exhibition looks promising)
  by Switzer, Liz
• Hancock buys into the Web: gets share of Internet firm, sets online store.(Hancock Fabrics Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Ken
• Royal brings mats to the front door. (includes related article)
  by Switzer, Liz
• Fitting sheets into plans for '98.
  by Seidman, Seymour
• White-goods dealer folds: Consumer Appliance makes unexpected exit.(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• A home run for retailers.(home merchandise purchases)
  by Lagnado, Ike
• Bush's Olsen in new slot: becomes sales VP for home furnishings. (Bush Furniture, Brian Olsen)(Brief Article)
  by Wray, Kimberley
• Heilig-Meyers sets cost-cutting plan.(Brief Article)
• Oct. surge lessens vacuums' 1997 dip. (vacuum cleaner shipments, Oct. 1997)(Brief Article)
  by McLoughlin, Bill
• Macy's East zaps lighting: dropping category to build other areas.
  by Gilbert, Daniela
• EPA sets push for Energy Star.
  by Gilbert, Daniela
• Bradlees posts profit, negotiates new financing.(Brief Article)
• Corning, AEA call off sale: suitors sought again for consumer division.(Brief Article)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• Home furnishings brighten Nov. (1997)(Brief Article)
  by Owens, Jennifer
• The year in review.(1997 in the area rug industry)
  by Farrell, Nina; Switzer, Liz
• Suppliers see tests in 1998: volatility in Asia among their major concerns.(houseware suppliers)
  by King, Eileen M.; Meyer, Nancy
• DuPont in deal with Progressive.(Progressive International)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• Universal packs its remotes; supplier will pull out of retail in North America.(Brief Article)
  by Lieber, Ed
• AHAM trims staff, programs.(Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
• Financial chiefs see room for expansion.(chief financial officers in different firms)(Brief Article)
• Creative exits electrics with pasta maker recall.(Brief Article)
  by McLoughlin, Bill
• Shedding stores: Federated, Bradlees to shut 5 each.(Brief Article)
  by Ryan, Ken
• Pfaltzgraff divesting a division. (Treasure Craft Co.)(Brief Article)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• Color their world: despite laser technology, monochrome printers aren't as popular with consumers. (computer printers)
  by Lewis, Jeff
• Catalogs seen hurting stores' holiday business.(Brief Article)

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